Nashville, Tennessee (Fort Campbell)

PCSing to Nashville, Tennessee (Fort Campbell)

A PCS order can be really upsetting for families, especially if you are settled and comfortable in your current location. You can make the relocating process easier if you do your research and apply for family housing beforehand. Relocating is a part of being in the military and you will fall in love with Nashville, Tennessee.

On-Base Housing

Since 2002, the army partnered with Lend Lease Company to form Campbell Crossing community. Lend Lease is responsible for the management and maintenance of Campbell Crossing Communities.

  • Features and Amenities

    • Number of Community Centers
    • Swimming pools
    • Gym
    • Playgrounds
    • Walking trails
    • Biking trails
    • Tennis courts
    • Basketball courts
    • Community gardens
    • Golf course
    • Bowling alley
    • Shopping malls

  • Fort Campbell's On Base Schools

    On base schools include:

    • Barkley Elementary
    • Barsanti Elementary
    • Jackson Elementary
    • Lincoln Elementary
    • Lucas Elementary
    • Marshall Elementary
    • Mahaffey Middle School
    • Wassom Middle School
    • Fort Campbell High School

  • Gas and Electric Utilities

    The gas and electric utilities are all included in your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). The resident billing in Fort Campbell concentrates on energy conservation by keeping a check and rewarding residents who conserve energy.

  • Safety

    The houses and the community itself are integrated with safety features like:

    • Window Hazards
    • Fire Safety
    • Natural Gas Safety
    • Electrical Cords Safety
    • Fire Extinguishers
    • Winter Prep
    • Drunken Driving Prevention
    • Burglar Alarms

Off-Base Cities Near Fort Campbell

  • Oak Grove, KY (2 Miles from Base)

    • Prices start at $200,000 for 3 bed, 2 bath residences
    • Rentals start at $605 for a 2 bed, 1 bath unit

  • Clarksville, TN (9 Miles from Base)

    • Prices start at $180,000 for 3 bed, 2 bath residences
    • Rentals start at $580 for a 1 bed, 1 bath unit

  • Hopkinsville, KY (16 Miles from Base)

    • Prices start at $160,000 for 3 bed, 2 bath residences
    • Rentals start at $675 for a 2 bed, 1 bath unit

  • Lafayette, KY (19 Miles from Base)

    • Prices start at $135,000 for 3 bed, 2 bath residences
    • Rentals start at $580 for a 2 bed, 1 bath unit

  • Herndon, KY (11 Miles from Base)

    • Prices start at $150,000 for 3 bed, 2 bath residences
    • Rentals start at $540 for a 1 bed, 1 bath unit

  • Big Rock, TN (28 Miles from Base)

    • Prices start at $120,000 for 3 bed, 2 bath residences
    • Rentals start at $558 for a 2 bed, 2 bath unit

  • Schools

    There are a large number of schools in the area, some of them are:

    • Holiday Elementary School
    • Indian Hills Elementary
    • Lacy Elementary
    • Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
    • Millbrooke Elementary
    • Glenellen
    • Hazelwood Elementary
    • Kenwood Elementary
    • Liberty Elementary
    • Minglewood Elementary
    • Christian County Middle School
    • Hopkinsville Middle School
    • North Drive Middle School
    • GR Clark Community High School
    • Kenwood High School
    • Montgomery Central High School
    • Northeast High School
    • Northwest High School
    • Stewart County Adult High School
    • Stewart County High School

  • Local Attractions

    • Dirt bike and ATV tracks
    • Lake Barkley State Park
    • Shawnee National Forest
    • Bel-Aire Pool & Park
    • Billy Dunlop Park
    • Heritage Park Complex
    • The Stadium of Champions
    • War memorial park
    • Lake Malone State Park
    • Penny-rile Forest State Resort Park
    • Mammoth Cave National Park
    • McGregor Park River-walk

Living off-base can be a really great experience if you make your choices wisely, be sure you do your research before you make the final decision. Best of luck!