Moving to Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell straddles the Kentucky-Tennessee line and is home to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Most families live in Clarksville, Tennessee, or Hopkinsville and Oak Grove in Kentucky, with Nashville about an hour away.
| Branch | Army |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Clarksville, TN |
| Airports | Nashville International (BNA), roughly an hour away |
| Climate | Four seasons: cold, sometimes snowy winters, stormy springs with tornado risk, and hot, humid summers. |
| Cost of living | Near or below the US average; Sango and Nashville-side areas cost more. |
| On-base housing | Campbell Crossing LLC (privatized housing, 2 to 5 bedroom homes) |
| Medical care | Blanchfield Army Community Hospital |
| Family support center | Military and Family Support Center / Army Community Service |
Where families live
Clarksville, TN
Largest nearby city with the most shopping, apartments and homes; Exit 1 and Tiny Town are popular.
Oak Grove, KY
Many single-family homes and a more rural feel just across the state line.
Hopkinsville, KY
More land and often lower prices, with a community college and growing retail.
Woodlawn, TN
Rural, with more acreage for the money.
Sango, TN (Exit 11)
Closer to Nashville with pricier housing and newer neighborhoods.
Schools
DoDEA operates schools on post, from elementary through high school. Off post, families choose among Christian County (KY) and Clarksville-Montgomery County (TN) districts and others, depending on where they live. The School Liaison Office can help sort out options, and off-post schools can close for long stretches in snowy weather.
- Clarksville-Montgomery County School System — Main Tennessee district for Clarksville.
- Christian County Public Schools — Kentucky district serving Hopkinsville and Oak Grove.
- Todd County School District — Kentucky district north of post.
On the installation: Andre Lucas Elementary, Barkley Elementary, Barsanti Elementary, Marshall Elementary, Mahaffey Middle School, Fort Campbell High School
School Support Services (School Liaison): http://campbell.armymwr.com/us/campbell/programs/school-support-services/
Things to do near Fort Campbell
- Land Between the Lakes National Recreation AreaoutdoorsHiking, camping and boating about an hour from post.
- Cumberland Riverwalk, ClarksvilleoutdoorsA riverfront walking area downtown.
- Dunbar Cave State ParkoutdoorsState park with a cave, trails and a lake near Clarksville.
- Grand Ole Opry (Nashville)day-tripClassic country music venue about an hour away.
- Nashville ZoofamilyA zoo in Nashville that suits families with young children.
- Tiebreaker Family Aquatic Center, HopkinsvillefamilyA water park for summer afternoons.
- Don F. Pratt Memorial MuseummuseumOn-post museum covering the history of the 101st Airborne and Fort Campbell.
- Old Glory DistillingfoodA Clarksville craft distillery in the area's whiskey scene.
Realtors & local services
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- Huneycutt RealtorsClarksville, TNListed in a military spouse guide for the Fort Campbell area.
- Coldwell Banker Conroy, Marable & HollemanClarksville, TNLocal brokerage listed in a Fort Campbell resource guide.
- West KY Realty TeamHopkinsville, KYKentucky-side option listed in the same guide.
Movers, storage, pets & more
- Fort Campbell Child and Youth ServiceschildcareFort Campbell
- Campbell Crossing LLCproperty managementFort Campbell
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Local programs & support
- Fort Campbell Spouses' ClubCommunity group for spouses with events, scholarships and social connections.
- Fort Campbell Housing Services Office - Rental Partnership ProgramHelps with off-post rentals and can reduce deposits and fees when you set up a military allotment.
PCS tips for Fort Campbell
- Apply for Campbell Crossing housing within about 30 days of reporting; waitlists are organized by bedroom count and sponsor grade.
- Visit the Housing Services Office before signing any off-post lease or purchase.
- Traffic from Clarksville toward the gates can back up at peak times, so test your commute.
- Off-post schools may close for a week or more after snow, so line up backup childcare.
- Remember two-thirds of the post is in Tennessee but the mailing address is Kentucky; sales tax and registration rules differ by state.
Benefits to use on this move
- Dislocation Allowance (DLA)Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
- Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
- Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
- VA Home Loan GuarantyService members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
- Pet Transportation ReimbursementFamilies moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military ChildrenSchool-age children of active duty families changing schools
- School Liaison ProgramParents choosing schools and transferring records
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Last researched 2026-10. Housing partners, school assignments and phone numbers change; confirm with the installation before you sign anything. Spot an error? Send a correction.