Fort Campbell KY
Home of the Screaming Eagles, of the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault. Located on the Kentucky-Tennessee border between the Towns of Hopkinsville KY and Clarksville TN about 60 miles NW of Nashville on I-24. Although nearly two-thirds of the 105,000 acres of then post are actually in Tennessee, the post office is located in Kentucky, and the identification lies with that state. Clarksville is ranked as the 57th Best Place to Live by Money Magazine. Visit the Fort Campbell homepage. View the Fort Campbell video and base guide.
Fort Campbell KY:
Cost of Living: Lower than the average for all major U.S. cities.
Base Operator: 270-798-2151, DSN 312-635-2151.
Population: Fort Campbell supports the 3rd largest military population in the Army and the 7th largest in the Department of Defense.
- Active Duty 30,656
- Family Members 51,740
- Retirees and their Family Members 73,272
Area Population: 353,000 towns of Hopkinsville,KY and Clarksville,TN
Child Care: Fort Campbell has 4 full time centers, 1 hourly care center, 1 part day pre-school/toddler center, 4 school age services sites, 1 middle school site (Taylor Youth Center), the Teen Club. There is also the option of Family Child Care for ages 4 weeks through 12 years. For more information contact 270-798-0674 or go online.
Schools: Fort Campbell has 3 school Districts:
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Domestic Dependent Elementary School System on post (DDESS). All 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and 1 high school on Fort Campbell are located on the installation.
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Kentucky/Hopkinsville/Oak Grove – Christian County School Systems
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Tennessee – Clarksville Montgomery County School System
Youth Services: Taylor Youth Center (TYC), 270-798-3643, Eagles Club 270-956-4506, Teen Club 24/7 270-956-1030 provides boys and girls club, youth sports, volunteer opportunities, workforce preparation and mentoring. Visit the Youth Center website for more information.
Army Community Service: ACS 270-798-9322 and Family Resource Center 270-956-2935. View the Fort Campbell ACS video. Access ACS on facebook. Click here for ACS Eagle Information Guide.
Housing: Housing is available to all ranks, and ranges in size from 2 to 5 bedrooms, some of the units are handicap accessible. Call 931-431-9003 or visit Housing Office website.
Employment: Fort Campbell is the largest employer in the area providing over 4000 civilian jobs. Unemployment Rate 8.0%. Median household income range $38,006-$55,528. For more information on employment opportunity contact Family Employment Readiness (FERP) at 270-798-4412/4289 or visit the employment website.
Post Services:
- MWR Facilities: Recreation at Fort Campbell includes arts and crafts, bowling, library, auto hobby, recreation center, theater, golf, gym, tennis, swimming, outdoor activities, camping, fishing, and stables.
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Commissaries: 1 large commissary on post, 270-798-2606
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Exchange System: 1 main exchange and 29 specialty stores, 270-439-1841
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Banking: Fort Campbell Credit Union, 8 locations; Bank of America Military Bank
Medical Services: Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, 270-798-8388. and LaPointe health care center features 3 primary care medical clinics to which Soldiers are enrolled: Ashau Valley Medical Clinic, Carentan Medical Clinic, Bastogne Medical Clinic. Nearest civilian hospitals are: Gateway Health System, 15 miles in Clarksville, Tennessee and Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky about 25 miles.
Special Installation Messages:
DSN Dialing Instructions
When dialing a DSN number from U.S. installation to U.S. installation, it is unnecessary to dial the 312 area code. If you dial a number with the 312 and it does not work, try it again without the area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included.
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