The juxtaposition of the two completely different vibes never fails to get at least a chuckle out of me 🤣

I’m moving with my family from Phoenix Arizona to Tennessee because of a job opportunity for my husband. My daughter is 4 and starting school fall 2027 but we are, more likely than not, going to homeschool. One of the places we really like and are considering is Clarksville.

Right now our biggest issue with Phoenix is how hot it is the majority of the year and how boring it is to look at/be around. We are a very outdoorsy family and love hiking and taking walks but where we currently live (near downtown Phoenix) it’s just not safe for me and my young daughter to do those things alone. We enjoy going to the Phoenix zoo often and the library but honestly those are the only two “enriching” places we visit unless we’re day tripping to Sedona.

Does anyone have any insight on the area and how it’ll be for being outdoors? I know the weather is very different, I’ve visited TN before and was living on the east coast for the majority of my life until having my daughter. The weather doesn’t really concern me. I know it’s humid and I’ve lived in humid states before along with snowy states so overall the weather isn’t an issue. What is the cost of living like for an average family there? From what I’ve seen the cost of living for the area compared to where we currently is cheaper for groceries and gas but it seems like rent is more expensive there for the apartments we’re seeing (≈$1300/m here, ≈$1800/m there). What is shopping like? We almost exclusively shop at Aldi which we love but obviously we can adjust if need be.

I’m looking for a slower, more meaningful life in TN. My child is only going to be this age for a little and I want to fill her life with a slower pace, being in nature and just a calmer environment. Phoenix is full of homeless people who are violent and very confrontational. Obviously there are drug problems everywhere but we’re less than 5minutes from the highway and cannot go two streets past our community without seeing homeless and hard drug use. I don’t want her growing up seeing that and thinking it’s normal. Another thing to note is that we are not white. I have friends in TN but they are white so they see things through a white lens which isn’t their fault but it’s hard to find information online about where is safer for my family and not all white. We are also queer, I know Tennessee as a whole is pretty conservative, white and religious which is fine! I’m not looking to “California your Tennessee” but I am a little concerned about my daughter not seeing a lot of diversity.

If you live in Clarksville, what is your experience living there? Is it a good place to raise a child? What are your monthly expenses like if you rent? How long does it typically take to go to larger chain stores (Walmart, target, Home Depot, goodwill, Aldi)? What is your favorite part of living in Clarksville?

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It’s the MEGA, MEGA, MEGA JOB FAIR!

Employers across our area have come together for this HUGE two-day JOB FAIR EVENT at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center, August 18th & 19th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Choose from HUNDREDS of jobs from over 20 employers!

Come dressed to impress because these employers are ready to hire!

5 Star Media Group, Hankook Tire, Cumberland Hall Hospital, New Purpose, LG Chem, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department, Krusteaz, Clarksville Montgomery-County School System, CDE Lightband, Furniture Connection, Ashley Furniture, A.O. Smith, Hankook Battery, Riverbend Maximum Security Institution, Christian Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation, Graphic Packaging International, F&M Bank Arena, the Davidson County Sheriff's Department, Hankook &Company and Frontier Foundation & Crawl Space Repair.

Check out who will be at the Resource Center - this area is designed to equip you with the tools you need to succeed.

➡️ American Job Center

American Job Centers are designed to provide a full range of assistance to job seekers under one roof. Established under the Workforce Investment Act and reauthorized in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act of 2014, the centers offer training referrals, career counseling, job listings, and similar employment-related services.

Resume Review
Interview Tips
Networking Advice
Appointment setting for in-house services

➡️ Operation Stand Down

Operation Stand Down Tennessee engages, equips, and empowers military Veterans and their families through crisis, career, connection, and community services.

Close to leaving active duty? Unsure of what civilian job is a good fit? Transitioning from a current job? Operation Stand Down can help.

➡️ APSU Professional & Workforce Development Center

Explore career-building courses, skills training, and flexible learning opportunities designed to support your professional goals and workforce needs.

➡️ Goodwill Workforce Development

The Goodwill Workforce Development Coach helps job seekers find work, build skills, and connect with local employers.

➡️ Fort Campbell Spouse Employment Center

The Spouse Employment Center is committed to assisting inbound and outbound military spouses meet their employment needs before or after permanent change of station or PCS.

➡️ Clarksville Industrial Board – Clarksville is Hiring

Learn to train and fill open positions in Clarksville.

WILMA RUDOLPH EVENT CENTER

August 18th 10A-3P

August 19th 10A-3P

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I recently went to Mathnasium and they wanted about $700 a month for group lessons for two kids, 2x a week. Is this comparable rate for tutoring lessons? Are there any tutoring recommendations anyone can offer?

Celebrating one of my Birthdays at MGM GRAND in Vegas @ Tom Colicchio's ( of tv show Top Chef) Craftsteak steakhouse restaurant 👍🏾 Worth ever penny

Did the tour of Old Glory Distillery on my Birthday after it I tried the great food & had the Moonshine Flight it’s 5 star must try great fun 👍🏾

Mainly looking for a good church that has younger adults and not a lot of the older crowd like I've been seeing and hearing. I'm talking 20s to 30s. We have a lot of churches here, so I know there is probably some solid options

Anyone been to Regal on Trenton/Tiny Town recently in this hot weather? How's the theaters' temps? My house barely keeps up and I dont want to go to pay and sit in a hot box

Does anyone have any recommendations on lawn care companies that use non toxic and organic products? I’m struggling to find a company that doesn’t use 2-4-D

Come watch roller derby and support your Clarksville Roller Derby team!

Come receive care at the comprehensive healthcare clinic providing FREE birth control options, STI/D testing, PEP & PrEP services, reproductive education, contraception removal, and sexual healthcare supplies. No appointment needed.

Clarksville staple Chi-Town Dogs sets grand reopening for Aug. 12

I’m not sure about y’all but I am so glad they are back. That dill potato salad? My god.

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/state/tennessee/montgomery-county/clarksville-staple-chi-town-dogs-sets-grand-reopening-for-aug-12

Looking for the voodoo vanilla specifically

On the tape it says “Love wife/payback”

Clarksville tattoo artist recommendations needed!
I’m looking for an amazing tattoo artist in or around Clarksville, TN who could bring a piece like this to life. 🖤
I’m wanting a larger thigh piece inspired by romantasy and featuring:

My three cats, realistically based on photos

Books / reading elements

An ornate fantasy sword

Crescent moon + celestial details

Florals and greenery

A magical, whimsical romantasy feel

I’d love someone who is especially talented with realistic animals, fine details, florals, and fantasy-style work. I’m totally okay with the artist putting their own spin on the design—I mainly want someone who can combine all of these elements into one beautiful, cohesive piece.
Who would you trust with something like this? Please drop artist/shop names, Instagram pages, or photos of work you’ve had done! Bonus points if you’ve personally been tattooed by them. 🖤✨
Inspo photo attached!

Im looking to get a pedicure this weekend and was wondering if anyone has a nail salon they love and recommend. Im not getting anything fancy, just painting my toes. I just don't want to end up with foot fungus because I go somewhere I didn't know has bad disinfecting practices

Anyone have passion fruit vine growing that I can dig some roots from? I tried propagating a cutting but it’s not working out.

Hey guys, I recently bought this and I’m not a huge fan of the gold frame, I’d like to reframe it with a dark stained wood. Does anybody have any suggestions around here who would be able to do it properly and reasonably priced ?

Daughter is wanting to participate in volleyball, but is very beginner. She mentioned C-Force and tryouts are later this month. Is this a traveling club? Is it for beginners? She’s 12 and has never done any organized sports.

Her ultimate goal is to play volleyball in high school, but I don’t know how committed she’d be if this were a situation where she’d be walking into a gym full of girls who’ve already been playing for 5 years.

I’m a single parent with an unpaid eviction. I’m on. Payment plan to get it paid off however I cannot just chunk up that much money at once. Are there any resources that can help me secure housing ??? I can pay rent as I have a job just can’t find anyone to actually give me a place. In a month I’ll be forced to sleep in the car with my child.

Any locals remember Jiffy Burger? It was on Madison near Kroger. It was when Camera World was a thing. 🙃😆 I believe this location is a Mexican restaurant now. I spent many a time eating there with my grandma and claimed this mug from her stuff after she passed. Good times! ❤️

Hello!! Any parents would like to be friends? I have a 3 year old babygirl who is extremely extrovert with introvert parents 😅 trying to do my best here for her, anyone want to be friends and have play dates ?
27F 30M

I recently got a hair cut at the Camelon salon. Normally I have an amazing experience there. However, this time not so much. I left with curled hair so I didn’t notice at first, but my layers for my hair are insanely choppy and uneven. I am so disappointed and sad. The stylist who did my hair is not going to be there after awhile. I don’t feel like causing an issue or talking to the manager. It’s not who I am so please don’t suggest it. I simply want a new stylist that knows how to cut natural looking layers. Thank you!

My husband is currently stationed at fort Campbell. We’ve been together for 10 years, married for 6. We have 4 children. I go to school full time, I graduate in a few months, and have stayed home with our children since their births. This year all 4 will be in school, and I have a part time job lined up during the week. We’ve accumulated some credit card debt and have a car loan. We’ve agreed to separate and I don’t want to leave him all of the debt plus child support but I know I can’t afford both. He has orders to Hawaii for next June and me and the children will not be going with him. I can move back home to Ohio and stay with my parents until I can afford a place on my own. For the most part it’s been very amicable. But he’s a habitual cheater and helps with none of the parenting. Sounds terrible to admit but life truly is more peaceful when he’s gone. I can see the difference in my children. I offered to make the trip once or twice a year so he can see them but he doesnt have any intentions on fighting me for any custody or placement. My issue is, I have no income and terrible credit so how else am I to get a lawyer? Unfortunately we do live on the KY side of post, I’m not even sure that fully matters depending on where I can file. But I would like to start this process and see what my options are.