Located just 30 minutes northwest of
Nashville, Montgomery County sits at the Kentucky-Tennessee state line. While
just enough removed from the city to be a laid-back community but not enough to
be far from some of the region’s best amenities and resources, Montgomery
County residents are able to experience an incredible quality of life. As the
city of Nashville increases in popularity and desirability as does this
neighboring county that is deeply rooted in history and culture.
The population in Montgomery County
has increased substantially in the past few decades, showing the incredible
demand for homes in this area. According to statistics from the U.S. Census
Bureau, there are currently about 189,961 people who call this community home
as of 2014. And growth and prosperity is the name of the game here. New
attractions, expanding education systems and rapid development will continue in
the coming years.
Working
and Learning in Montgomery County
Spanning 539 square miles, Montgomery
County has ample opportunity for employment and education. Montgomery County is
anchored by Clarksville, the fifth-largest city in the state of Tennessee and a
supplier of many jobs in the region. Deemed the Top Small Metro for Recruitment
and Attraction by Expansion Management and the Silver Award Winner for Economic
Development Deal of the Year from Business Facilities Magazines, Clarksville
has a strong backbone of existing businesses and also serves as a prime locale
for expanding and relocating businesses.
According to the Clarksville
Montgomery County Industrial Development Board, some of the top employers in
the community include Austin Peay State University, Agero, Akebono, Beach Oil
Company, Bridgestone Metalpha and CDE Lightband. Clarksville-Montgomery County
was also named by CNN Money Magazine as No. 4 among the best mid-sized metro
areas to start a small business.
Montgomery County is also home to
two major secondary education institutes as well as several smaller ones.
Austin Peay State University is the fastest-growing university in the state
with an enrollment of about 11,000 students throughout its two campuses and
satellite locations. North Central Institute has been a huge part of the
community since 1988, offering education in aviation maintenance and the
Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and/or Powerplant license.
What
to do in Montgomery County Tennessee
There is so much to do in Montgomery
County and local officials have plans to continue to grow these opportunities
with strategies already set in place. Local parks the historic downtown
Clarksville and historic Collinsville all offer everyday activities to area
residents. For those looking to get in touch with nature, Montgomery County is
within minutes of the Dunbar Cave State Park, a beautiful 110-acre park
featuring a massive cave.
Golfers rejoice in Montgomery County as well with Eastland Green Golf Course,
Mason Rudolph Golf Course and Swan Lake Golf Course all within the county’s
lines. The county is also home to the incredible Beachaven Vineyards and
Winery, which has been a staple of the community since 1986.
Montgomery County is also host to a
number of events and festivals, including the Rivers & Spires Festival,
Jazz on the Lawn, Oktoberfest and Riverfest.