The vibrancy of 7,000 students at Austin Peay State University...the music of the night in pubs, clubs and theatres...bell towners offering midday serenades...voices raised in song during Sunday worship...the churning waters created by massive tow boats and paddle wheelers on the Cumberland River...all the sights and sounds of a dynamic, vital urban place.

The pace of downtown construction, renovation, and rehabilitation proejcts has been at an all-time high since January 1999, following a devastating tornado. Over $200 million of post-tornado public and private investment have served as an economic booster shot.

Today, downtown is vibrant with:

• Austin Peay State Univeristy
• City and County Government Offices
• Historic Neighborhoods
• Churches
• Culture and Entertainment
• Dining and Retail Outlets
• Financial, Legal, and Service Businesses
• Festivals and Events
• Waterfront Access