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Downtown Clarksville

Downtown Clarksville

$301,838 Average Value
$104 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Smalltown community in Clarksville north of Nashville

With historic Queen Anne architecture, Clarksville's most popular options for entertainment and a quaint shopping district full of locally-owned businesses all within walking distance, being located an hour from Nashville is just an added bonus for many living in Downtown Clarksville. Today, downtown's face is being shaped by the growth of cultural and economic centers like Roxy Regional Theatre, F&M Bank Arena and Austin Peay State University. With a history dating back to 1785, Clarksville's central downtown neighborhood offers access to the city's best amenities, including the Cumberland River, which curves just west of the neighborhood. "We're close to Nashville, but still the fifth-largest city in Tennessee with an identity and attractions of our own," says Sydney Hedrick, a local Realtor with Byers & Harvey who has sold homes in Clarksville for over 23 years.

Restorations and rebirth of vintage Clarksville homes

With Public Square forming the center of Downtown Clarksville, buyers can find a wealth of vintage and antique designs spanning from Queen Annes to custom midcentury builds. Traditional homes from the 1900s are decorated with gingerbread trim, wide front porches and original wooden siding. Flowers adorn colorfully painted boutiques along Franklin Street, where a row of Latinate buildings provide a home for local storefronts and top-floor apartments with lattices climbing their faces. "A portion of homes in Downtown are uninhabitable, but a lot of those are being replaced with newly built options that are still in a semi-affordable price range of under $300,000," says Tiffany Klusacek, a local broker and owner of Tennessee's Elite. As Downtown Clarksville continues to be reborn, homes with opportunities for restoration can be found selling from $150,000 to $300,000, while well-preserved, vintage options reach price tags of over $500,000. Downtown Clarksville has a CAP Index Crime Score of 7 out of 10, which is higher than the national average of 4.

Vintage homes of all shapes and sizes can be found near Downtown Clarksville.
Vintage homes of all shapes and sizes can be found near Downtown Clarksville.
Large Queen Anne homes are visible in Downtown Clarksville.
Large Queen Anne homes are visible in Downtown Clarksville.
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Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools in the community

Students in Downtown Clarksville are served by the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, a large organization with more than 45 schools throughout the greater area. Norman Smith Elementary School receives a B-minus from Niche and teaches Pre-K through fifth grade. Richview Middle School and Clarksville High School both earn B-plus grades from Niche and are located next to each other, about 5 miles east of Downtown Clarksville. Students at Clarksville High can participate in the school's popular football, soccer and volleyball programs, or opt for academic pathways like the Academy of Business and Marketing.Austin Peay State University is also immediately adjacent to downtown and is known for its relatively affordable programs in the arts, sciences and teaching, a track which offers the country's first registered apprenticeship for teaching. Athletics are also popular at the school, with the basketball teams drawing local crowds at the F&M Bank Arena. Those with a student or military ID can attend games free of charge.

Norman Smith Elementary School  was built in 1952.
Norman Smith Elementary School was built in 1952.
Richview Middle School is located in Clarksville, Tennesse.
Richview Middle School is located in Clarksville, Tennesse.
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Local shopping and dining along Franklin Street

Shopping in Downtown Clarksville is centered around Public Square and Franklin Street, where residents can find a range of locally-owned, boutiques, eateries and art stores. "Everything downtown is locally owned, and a lot of the owners are also veterans, so it really does create a strong community for small-business owners," Klusacek says. Local features include Blackhorse Pub and Brewery and Yada Italian Restaurant, which is Clarksville's only craft cocktail bar, as well as the only bar in Tennessee that serves cicchetti. For fresh and affordable food, the Downtown Clarksville Farmers Market brings produce, eggs and meat into town every Saturday morning and Monday evening in the summer. For other errands, big box stores like Kroger, Publix and Walmart are available east of town along Madison Street.

Walking around downtown, residents might also notice several bronze statues commemorating local heroes and civil rights leaders. "You'll find a lot of statues and buildings named after local heroes, like the statue of the actor Frank Spencer Sutton, who grew up right on Greenwood Avenue," Hedrick says.

First Avenue offers a boutique style shopping experience in Downtown Clarksville.
First Avenue offers a boutique style shopping experience in Downtown Clarksville.
Blackhorse Pub & Brewery serves a variety of their own brews and dinner to locals in Clarksville.
Blackhorse Pub & Brewery serves a variety of their own brews and dinner to locals in Clarksville.
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Smalltown entertainment options in Downtown Clarksville

Although Clarksville's downtown is small in area, there's no shortage of entertainment options. One of the most prominent is the Roxy Regional Theatre, which puts on plays for the community throughout the year. F and M Bank Arena is also in downtown, welcoming big headliners like the Harlem Globe Trotters and local athletics like the Red River Spartans and Austin Peay Captains. "F and M Bank Arena partners with Bridgestone in Nashville, so we always get cool headliners making their way to the big city," Klusacek says. For family-friendly fun, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is in the middle of downtown, with paid exhibits ranging from hands-on art and science to antique vehicles and statues from around the world. Public Square, which is next to the Customs Museum, hosts live music in the summer under the "Downtown at Sundown" concert series. "Most of the music here is free and kids-friendly. We have tons of free live music and other stuff just a day trip away in Nashville, but we also have that blues influence here too," Klusacek says.

The Roxy Regional Theatre hosts shows on the weekends in historic Downtown Clarksville.
The Roxy Regional Theatre hosts shows on the weekends in historic Downtown Clarksville.
F&M Bank Arena hosts many different events in Downtown Clarksville.
F&M Bank Arena hosts many different events in Downtown Clarksville.
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Heading outdoors in Montgomery County

Set in the rolling hills of western Tennessee, Clarksville offers a range of easily accessible outdoor spaces within close driving distance. "We have a lot of city, state and county overlap here, so our parks are very well maintained," Klusacek says. Walking trails like the Spur Line Trail and those along Riverside Drive are paved, have public bathrooms and also handicapped access for those with limited mobility. Liberty Park is another nearby city park, known for its access to the Cumberland River and Clarksville Marina. In addition to an outdoor exercise station, the park also has a newly updated playground made from recycled materials. Dunbar Cave State Park is just 4 miles east of downtown and is a popular destination for casual hiking along wooded trails. The cave's history spans from being used by native people to being part of a plantation and even functioning as the original Grand Old Opry before Nashville became popular, with country musicians traveling from around the region to perform in this natural auditorium.

The Cumberland River is a western boundary of Downtown Clarksville.
The Cumberland River is a western boundary of Downtown Clarksville.
Fishermen can boat and cast a reel at Liberty Park in Clarksville
Fishermen can boat and cast a reel at Liberty Park in Clarksville
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Getting around the Clarksville area on I-24

Located 50 miles northwest of Nashville, Clarksville residents can easily get into the larger metropolitan area by driving an hour south along Interstate 24. For international flights, Nashville International Airport is also just north of Nashville. Tennova Healthcare is the closest hospital in the case of medical emergencies and is located 7 miles east of downtown along Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. Commuting times can also vary due to traffic around peak rush hour when driving throughout Clarksville. "With all the recent growth, one of the negatives has been more congestion on our major roads recently," Klusacek says.

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Downtown Clarksville Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$145,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$145,000
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$104

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
164
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1962
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,630
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,285
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,346
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
728
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
3,313
Median Age
32
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
5.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$13,923
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$23,987

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
87.4%
College Graduates
6.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.9%
% Population in Labor Force
30.5%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

79 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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