How is the area around Fort Campbell, KY? I will be PCSing there in December and needing to know what are good schools and daycares.

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 09:09:49 -0400

Response by SFC James Cassels made Jul 6 at 2016 9:16 AM

SFC James Cassels — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 09:16:37 -0400

Ft Campbell was my favorite duty station while in the Army! You will want to stay on the east side of town. The cut backs have impacted the area hard on the west side and near post! Good Luck!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 6 at 2016 9:17 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 09:17:13 -0400

Its my favorite duty station because of the surrounding area! I love it. It is very family oriented so single soldiers do not have as many "single activities" but I heard Tinder is on point.
The schools are all pretty awesome save a few. There are more childcare facilities than you can shake a stick at.
I think Sango Elementary is in the top 5 elementary schools in Tennessee to give you an idea. My kids now go to Hazelwood Elementary and I have no complaints, it's a good school as well.
Day cares... You may need to shop around a little. There are plenty of good ones but are pricey. I prefer the Family Child Care where a grandma or military spouse takes care of a few kids. I have better luck with that but my kids are...... a little intense. ADHD and daycares don't mesh well.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 6 at 2016 10:07 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:07:31 -0400

I agree with SSG Murdock. I believe that Sango may have the best schools. I would say that anything in the Rossview or Richview area you can't go wrong. Exits 8 and 11. I just got here and there is plenty to do. The commute from these exits are not bad at all.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jul 6 at 2016 11:54 AM

LTC Stephen C. — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 11:54:38 -0400

I can't speak to the area around Fort Campbell, SSG Private RallyPoint Member, but you'll be a stone's throw from Nashville, and the Music City is hard to beat for entertainment!

Response by SGT Callen Pool made Jul 6 at 2016 1:33 PM

SGT Callen Pool — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 13:33:49 -0400

I like it. If you like to live in the country I live in woodlawn and it's really quiet

Response by SFC Matthew Mason made Jul 7 at 2016 4:22 AM

SFC Matthew Mason — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 04:22:49 -0400

Have been in this area since 2002 and can say that I really don't see myself moving again now that I am out. Exit 8 is a great area as there are homes galore for sale or rent. Not to mention that you will be halfway between exits 4 and 11 on I 24, which will give you ease of access to any shopping or services you may need. As stated before, the schools are great out that way and crime is very low.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2016 9:51 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 21:51:49 -0400

Stay out of Oak Grove and Hopkinsville. I love the Clarksville area and Nashville is incredible.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2016 6:05 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 06:05:03 -0400

Been a while but loved it there... Definitely live in Clarksville not oak grove of Hopkinsville. About 40 minutes from Nashville, 2 hours from Chattanooga/Memphis/Louisville and gatlinburg, used to go somewhere cool every weekend with my family. As for day care there were several incredibly cheap facilities around the post that were perfectly fine....

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2016 11:15 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 23:15:31 -0400

Daycare on post is awesome. The area is good your an hour away from Nashville and a hour from Bowling Green, 2 hrs from Louisville and 3 1/2 from STL. I'd suggest living off Tiny Town.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2016 4:34 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 16:34:28 -0400

Sango area, go to Montgomery County School system website and look at the ratings. Pretty much northwest HS is a no go. Rossview is in the lead.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2016 11:49 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:49:46 -0400

I live in Clarksville, in West Creek school district. 10-15 min commute except PT hours. It's a great school, but the reviews on great schools change yearly. I'd avoid the Kenwood school district. The closer you are to Campbell the more transient the student population, so the test scores fluctuate. Exit 8 and on is more Nashville sleeper communities. There is a racetrack near exit four that is pretty loud on weekends. Property crime is high, don't leave valuables exposed in your car at night. Not much in the way of parks or playgrounds for the most part.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2016 7:57 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 07:57:56 -0400

My family and I have been in the area for a little over 3 years and this being my 5th duty station, it’s definitely one of my favorites. We love the surrounding area. It is more of a country feel with all the amenities you would need from the city, great places to eat and lots to do if you like being outdoors. Nashville is only 45 minutes away so anything Clarksville is missing you will find there. Just like most duty stations people don't seem to understand most traffic laws so it gets a little hectic at times but never too bad. I live off Tiny Town road where they have just built a new school 3 years ago and a lot of new housing developments. I suggest this area for its close proximity to post. We homeschool our children but talking with people around us they seem to like the schools. If homeschooling is an option there is a great support group to assist in the area. Good luck with your move!