Everything Clarksville is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Clarksville.
7 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Clarksville's story is deeply intertwined with the military, specifically Fort Campbell, which straddles the Kentucky border just north of the city. The fort's presence isn't just about troop deployments and training…
This impressive building wasn't always a museum; it has witnessed Clarksville's growth for over a century. Originally constructed as a federal building, it housed the post office, customs house, and other government…
Imagine living in a mansion gifted to you by your generous uncle! That's exactly what happened at Emerald Hill, a beautiful home just outside Clarksville. Built around 1830 by Thomas W. Frazer, Emerald Hill was later…
Pull over for a moment and take a look around. You're surrounded by history right here on Madison Street! This area is significant because of its architecture, much of it designed by Clarence Colley. Clarence Colley was…
This unassuming spot was a crucial pawn in the Civil War's struggle for control of the Cumberland River. Originally known as Fort Sevier, it was renamed Fort Defiance when Union forces, under the command of General…
This unassuming spot was once a bustling hub of commerce, a key part of early Clarksville. Back in 1810, Thomas Rivers built Ringgold Mill, a grist mill, right here on the banks of the Little West Fork Creek. For…
Ever wonder what put a town on the map back in the day? Here in Guthrie, it was the rumble and whistle of the L&N Railroad. This entire historic district owes its existence to those tracks running right through town.…