Clarksville-Montgomery County, Tennessee, is within a one-day drive of 76% of the major U.S. markets, strategically located on the Cumberland River and less than one hour from the Nashville International Airport.
HIGHWAYS
Being situated astride Interstate 24, a primary route between Midwestern United States and Atlanta, affords one-day delivery to 76% of major U.S. markets and easy access for shipping in all directions.
Federal Highways:
State Highways:
- Highway 12
- Highway 13
- Highway 48
- Highway 76
- Highway 149
- Highway 112
- Highway 374
- Highway 236
- Highway 237
Highway Projects:
An 11.2 mile parkway, an extension of Hwy. 374, has recently been completed which connects U.S. Highway 79 east (Wilma Rudolph Blvd) across U.S. 41-A north (Fort Campbell Blvd) to U.S. Highway 79 West (Dover Road).
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has committed to an 11-mile continuation of the parkway from Dover Road to Hwy. 149, improving Hwy. 13/48 to Hwy. 41 (at Riverside Drive).
Once complete, the 374 parkway will serve as a 27.3 mile loop connecting the southeast and southwest quadrants of Montgomery County.
A northern loop, Route 840, is also in the planning stage. This loop would begin at I-40 west of Nashville, go just south of Clarksville and reconnect to I-40 east of Nashville. The southern loop of Route 840 is under construction and nearing completion. When completed, the loop will provide easy access to Nissan in Smyrna and Saturn in Spring Hill. Route 840 will also provide a good link with I-65 and I-40.
MOTOR FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION
Clarksville-Montgomery county presently has three trucking companies with terminals in the area:
- Averitt Express
- Nationwide Transportation Services
- Roadway Express
Most major motor freight transportation firms serve the area as well.
RAIL
Rail transportation is provided by R.J. Corman Railroad (shortline) from Clarksville to Guthrie, Kentucky and CSX Transportation (mainline). The Clarksville-Montgomery County Corporate Business Park is served by rail.
RIVER/PORT
Of all middle Tennessee cities, Clarksville is nearest to the Mississippi River system. Its strategic location on the Cumberland River provides an all-season channel to the Gulf of Mexico.
A feasibility study for a potential public inter-modal port site was completed in 1999 and is available at the Economic Development Council. The study identified and ranked sites, three of which have land available for industrial development and access to necessary infrastructure. Two private permitted sites serve both the north and south sections of Montgomery County.
AIR
Outlaw Field, located in North Clarksville, is overseen by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Airport Authority. The airport began as a primitive landing area for biplanes and has grown to accommodate more than 40,000 private and corporate flights that come in and out of the airport annually. The airport is home to a pilot training school, an aircraft sales company, a commercial aircraft maintenance company and a fueling company.
OUTLAW FIELD AIRPORT
| Operator | Outlaw Aircraft Sales
Aircraft Maintenance, Inc.
Volunteer Aviation |
| Runways | 17/35 - 6,000' x 100'
5/23 - 4,004' x 100' |
| Elevation | 549' |
| Lights | Medium intensity - 36" Beacon
VASIRW - 35
VASIRW - 17 |
| Radio Facilities | Unicom 122.8 |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Fuel | Jet A and 100 Low Lead |
| Instrument Approaches | Localizer 111.7
VOR 110.6
NDB-GPS Ft. Campbell Aph 118.10 |
| Repairs | Major |
| Storage | Hangar, Tie-down |
| Weather | Flight Services
(877) 487-6867 |
| Attended | Daylight hours |
| Phone Number | Airport Manager
(931) 431-2080 fax (931) 431-2079 |
The Nashville International Airport is approximately 45 minutes from Clarksville. Serving an average of 23,300 passengers daily with 424 arrivals and departures, the airport provides nonstop or direct service to 84 cities.
BUS
The Clarksville Transit System is operated by the City of Clarksville, the Federal Transit Administration, and is overseen by the Clarksville City Council. With an average of 1,200 passengers a day, the Clarksville Transit System is equipped with eight 32-passenger Orion coaches and five 18-passenger para-transit vans. For additional information, contact the Clarksville Transit System office at 931-553-2429.
For cross-country transportation, Brooks Bus Lines, Inc. and Greyhound Bus Lines provide service from a local bus station.
SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION
Clarksville Limousine Service, a privately owned public utility, shuttles travelers to and from the Nashville International Airport with 8 scheduled trips daily. Five 14-passenger vans make up the service’s fleet. For more information, phone 931- 552-9000.
