What are the pros/cons of Fort Campbell?

2018-12-17T23:01:38-05:00

I’m PCSing soon, what are some of the pros/cons of Fort CAMPBELL? Thanks in Advance!!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 17 at 2018 11:25 PM

2018-12-17T23:25:28-05:00

I really enjoyed Fort Campbell.
Plenty of opportunity on and off duty.

Enjoy

Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Dec 18 at 2018 11:23 AM

2018-12-18T11:23:29-05:00

Pro: Awesome units, with lots of history.
Con: You have to live in Kentucky.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2018 1:24 PM

2018-12-18T13:24:14-05:00

There is a ton to do both on and off post. Nashville is 40 minutes away, Bowling Green a little farther, as well as Land Between the Lakes. The post is nice and traffic isn't bad. Depending on what unit you are assigned really changes how you will enjoy the 101st. Just stay out of trouble and you'll have a good time.

Response by SSG Brian L. made Dec 18 at 2018 1:56 PM

2018-12-18T13:56:26-05:00

pro.. your in the Army
con.. your in the Army

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2018 2:02 PM

2018-12-18T14:02:11-05:00

If you like outdoors then you will love the campbell area, if you are a city boy then you may have to drive a bit. But nashville is right down the road and there is plenty to do there. I was stationed there for 9 years and im trying to go back, i loved it there.

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Dec 18 at 2018 8:08 PM

2018-12-18T20:08:42-05:00

OK so for things to do, I can cover that much, if you have a car.........
1. Kentucky Derby in Louisville (horse race).
2. Preakness in Lexington, KY (another famous horse race)
3. Mammoth Cave........the underground 5 miler, even if your in the Army and PT each day, you will feel it the next day.
4. Makers Mark Whiskey Distillery Tour -2 to 3 hour drive but worth it.
5. National Corvette Museum (Bowling Green, KY).........do this with Mamoth Cave outing.
6. Bardstown, KY - Do this with Burbon tour or seperately and include Kentucky Railway Museum train ride. My Old Kentucky Home.
7. Loretta Lynns Ranch.......you can google, yeah she is old but also historic, her first husband was in the Army.
8. Nashville - Printers Alley.........not sure if this is still around but used to be fairly nice clubs.
9. Paddlewheel Cruise on Cumberland River in Nashville. Overpriced a little but OK.
10. Week of Eagles on Fort Campell......annual reunion of 101st Airborne. See the Airfield Display on the first Saturday of the Week of Eagles week, definitely see the air show as well on same Saturday.
11. Chicago is only a 6 hour drive to the North, numerous things to do there here is a quick sampler of really cool family things to do in Chicago: Museum of Science and Industry......this will take 6 hours min. Alder Planitarium - 2-3 hours, Acquarium, 2 hours. Navy Pier 2 hours, they have amusement park rides. Water Tower Place - shopping near famous North Ave Water Tower. Willis Tower - formerly the Sears Tower, they have a glass floor ledge you can walk out on at the 105th floor. Chicago is very expensive if you visit there plan on spending the night and paying for parking at the hotel. Probably cheaper to take a bus then cab to hotel. Then cabs to attractions.
12. Memphis, TN 3-4 hour drive - Elvis and Graceland, Try their famous Pork BBQ and try to go to a Blues area (Beale Street sticks in my mind for some reason).
13. Land Between the Lakes - Large lake and recreation area with hiking trails if you want to take family camping (2 hour drive .....I think).
14. Fort Knox, KY - South of Louisville........not a whole lot to see there but in a fairly scenic area.
Probably more, just did this list off the top of my head.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2018 9:58 AM

2018-12-19T09:58:10-05:00

The pros... you can rent my house! The cons, it's in Kentucky!

Response by LTC John Griscom made Dec 19 at 2018 10:34 AM

2018-12-19T10:34:08-05:00

Great area, beautiful countryside, Nashville, Land of the Lakes.

Response by LTC Gary Earls made Dec 19 at 2018 10:41 AM

2018-12-19T10:41:24-05:00

You will be close (50 miles) from Nashville. Lots of entertainment. Great area for fishing and hunting if that is what you like to do.

Response by CPO Nate S. made Dec 19 at 2018 11:12 AM

2018-12-19T11:12:36-05:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member Here is an old story for you to consider:

Three men (could have been women, but since you are a guy - well...) were walking to a an ancient city about an hour apart from each other when they came upon an old man outside the city gates.

The FIRST man asked the "old man" - What kind of people are in this city? Answering with a question - Well, what kind of people were in the place you are coming from? The traveler said in a kind voice, nice people, you could rely on them and they had a song in their heart and smile on their face and always had something positive to say! The "old man" said - Son, go forth, because you will find the same kind of people here!

The SECOND man asked the "old man" - What kind of people are in this city? Answering with a question - Well, what kind of people were in the place you are coming from? The traveler said in a rough voice, not so nice, in fact some bad, people, you could not rely on them and they were not happy or pleasant to deal with. The "old man" said - Son, go forth, because you will find the same kind of people here!

The FINAL man, approaching near dust asked the "old man" - Sir, what kind of people might I find in this city? Answering with a question - Well, what kind of people were in the place you are coming from? The traveler said is a quite but confident voice their were all sorts of people in my last city. Some good, some not so much. Some rich in spirit and others whose spirits needed up lifting, rich people and others struggling to live, and many more of all types facing life's challenges as best the can. The "old man" smiled - Son, you understand the world with wisdom, go forth, because the community you will find here needs you! There are people like the city you come from that are here! You will learn much and will teach much, because you understand much! I believe you will be both challenged and successful, but you will also experience setbacks from which you will grow and to help others to grow! You name will be known to many, because you choose to engage with many.

Moral: Seek and yea shall find!!! But, be careful what you seek!

Side bar: Don't think in terms of pro/cons. Think instead of opportunities to experience new things like say Nashville or Indianapolis of other things (e.g. nature, culture, etc.)

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Response by SGT Timothy Summers made Dec 20 at 2018 11:49 AM

2018-12-20T11:49:26-05:00

I spent 4 yrs at Fort Campbell, assigned to the 1-187th In. between OIF7/ OEF10. I loved it there, beautiful in the summer and plenty to do; fishing, hunting, 4x4 mudding, on post wpns range, etc. Not to mention as another posted, there immense amount of history of the 101st, the history of the post itself, 101st Airborne museum, etc.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Dec 21 at 2018 12:57 AM

2018-12-21T00:57:13-05:00

Well, in 1975 I reported to Fort Campbell as a 12B Combat Engineer enlisted soldier SPC Private RallyPoint Member. Fort Campbell is on the border of Clarkesville, Tennessee and south of Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
U.S. Route 41A passes by the gates of Fort Campbell. Nashville is about one hour south of Fort Campbell along U.S. Route 41A.
The weather at Fort Campbell is warmer than Ohio and cooler than Georgia.
Thanks for mentioning me, my friend CPO Nate S.

Response by SPC Brett Robertson made Dec 30 at 2018 12:10 PM

2018-12-30T12:10:11-05:00

If your 11B and single and go to the 187th you will get to live in the state of the art barracks built in 1943 they are called hammer heads. Unless they have been knocked down and replaced. I haven't been there sense 1998. If you go to the 502 or 327th they have 3 man rooms. If you like to hunt or fish you will enjoy Ft.Campbell. The river by Clarksville has lots of fishing spots . My favorite was under the bridge on the Cville side. Hunting o base is permitted , but make sure you get your hunting license from the conservation officer on post but it may be at the Provost Marshal's office by now. Their is plenty of deer and rabbit be had. Plus you can be in Indy in 4 hrs U.S nationals or the 500, brickyard.

Response by SPC Robert Coventry made Feb 27 at 2019 9:33 AM

2019-02-27T09:33:34-05:00

The number of bars on the strip, oh wit is that a negative I miss the Red Carpet

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2019 11:20 AM

2019-02-27T11:20:36-05:00

I grew up in W KY and if you like the outdoors you'll find it there. The lakes are a short drive away for boating and fishing. LBL is great for camping. Metro is not far away in Nashville.

Response by SPC Kevin Musa made Mar 10 at 2019 4:51 PM

2019-03-10T16:51:45-04:00

Being a yankee was not good. Back in 1982 I was treated like a foreigner. People not friendly of post. Civilians.