Community Resources
Local Events & Attractions
Clarksville: Enjoy all Clarksville
has to offer from the miles of walking trails, parks, shopping,
entertainment, local restaurants and the ever-growing downtown area
located along the Cumberland River. Check out a few local
attractions below:
Billy Dunlop Park
The Blank Slate
The
City Forum
Dunbar Cave
Liberty Park & Clarksville
Marina
McGregor Park & Riverwalk
Miss Lucille’s
Oak Grove: Located on the Kentucky,
Tennessee border and adjacent to Fort Campbell, this small, quiet
community has a lot to offer from local events, walking trails, a
butterfly garden, and soon to open racing and gaming center. Check
out a few local attractions below:
The Oak Grove Racing, Gaming &
Hotel
The Viceroy Butterfly
Garden
The War Memorial Park & Walking
Trail
Nashville: With the city of Nashville
just a short drive away, you’ll find it easy to enjoy some of
Tennessee’s most famous entertainment venues, outdoor activities,
restaurants, shopping and more! Check out a few options below:
Centennial Park
Cheekwood
Estate & Gardens
The Country Music Hall of Fame and
Museum
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention
Center
Grand Ole
Opry
The
Ryman
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Land Between the Lakes: Bike, drive, hike, picnic, relax, swim, and watch wildlife, all for free! Access over 300 miles of undeveloped shoreline, 200 miles of paved roads, 500 miles of trails, and 170,000 acres of forests and open lands. Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area draws visitors from around the world to escape into nature. People also enjoy the authentic experiences provided by Woodlands Nature Station, Elk & Bison Prairie, Homeplace 1850s Working Farm, and Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory.
Schools & Child Care
Schools
Please visit the DoDEA Americas website for more
information about Fort Campbell Schools. Note: Those wishing to
homeschool their children on-post must notify the DoDEA
Superintendent's Office at 77 Texas Ave, Fort Campbell, KY
42223.
CLICK HERE for information on the DoDEA schools plan
for the 2020-2021 school year.
Childcare
Child and Youth Services (CYS): do you need before and after school care? Are you looking for somewhere for your teenager to go after school? Register: your child for the many programs CYS has to offer today!
Parent Central Services: provides information about CYS programs and assists parents in making the appropriate choices for their family.
Family Child Care (FCC): offers flexible hours including full day, part day, extended and overnight, weekend and hourly care in a comfortable home setting – including homes right here at Campbell Crossing. FCC also offers a 15% cost savings compared to Child Development Centers and School Age Care fees. Learn how to become a provider or sign your child up today.
Youth Centers
Operation Hero: take advantage of this free after-school program for military children in grades 2-5. It is designed to help these students address the unique challenges they face, such as frequent moves and deployments. This program is currently offered at Barkley and Barsanti elementary schools.
Armed Services YMCA: offers a variety of youth activities. All YMCA playgroups are designed to be parent/child interactive and are geared for a 1 to 4-year-olds, but all ages are welcome. Snack time is part of each playgroup, and all are free of charge.
Installation Resources
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH): provides emergency as well as non-emergent primary care (all ages), internal medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health, physical therapy, sports medicine, optometry, immunizations, nutrition care, and occupational health services. Pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology services are also available on site.
Commissary: features low-cost shopping options, including fresh and processed meats, a delicatessen, a bakery, fresh produce and on-site sushi chefs.
The Exchange (PX): offers numerous shopping, fuel, and dining opportunities across the installation.
Fitness Centers: offered and maintained by Fort Campbell MWR, there are currently eight physical fitness centers and a wellness center available for use on the installation.
ID Cards/DEERS: an automated information system designed to maintain timely and accurate information on service members and their family dependents who are eligible for military benefits and entitlements.
Fort Campbell Veterinary Center: provides basic services such as vaccinations, heartworm testing, heartworm and flea/tick prevention, health certificates, etc. They also perform spay, neuter, and dental services as well as other surgeries as needed.
Army Community Service (ACS): provides many programs and resources for service members, their families, retirees and DoD civilians, including: Army Emergency Relief (AER), Army Family Action Plan (AFAP), Army Family Team Building (AFTB), Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).
Civilian Employee One Stop Shop: provides useful information to the Fort Campbell workforce and allows leadership to pass on pertinent information regarding training, schools, professional development opportunities, and more.
Community Resource Guides: contains many resources available to military members and their families for topics ranging from Behavioral Health, Family Resources & Emergency Programs, Social & Spiritual Wellbeing, and more.
Spouse Employment Center: need help finding a job or career growth? The staff and counselors at the Spouse Employment Center can support and guide spouses in their job search using community resources, training, and partnership funding.
Backdoor Boutique: an on-post thrift store run by the Armed Services YMCA. E-5 families and below can bring in a recent end-of-month LES and shop once a week for free. They can be reached via phone at (270) 956-1566: for more information.
Cole Park Golf Club: offers an 18-hole championship golf course with a variety of different terrains to challenge all levels of golfers from beginners to advanced.
Dog Parks: Fort Campbell offers two dog parks on the installation for the enjoyment of your furry family members.
Don F. Pratt Museum: offers both interior and exterior exhibits where visitors can reflect on military history.
Fort Campbell Fish and Wildlife: Fort Campbell offers many outdoor activities from fishing and hunting to general outdoor recreation such as camping, boating and more.
Fort Campbell Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR): hosts many recreation programs and facilities right here on post.
The Wilson Theater: is an on-post, single-screen, movie theater showing modern "in theaters now" films.
Armed Services YMCA: offers a variety of free youth activities and playgroups for parents and children geared for ages 1 to 4, but all ages are welcome.
RELOCATION INBOUND
Plan My Move: an automated information system designed to provide relocation information on all military installations. Specific information contained in “Plan My Move” are education, employment, housing, relocation services, support services, medical and dental.
Kentucky and Tennessee Driver's License and Vehicle Registration :
Kalsu Replacement Company: all Soldiers reporting to Fort Campbell must sign in at the Kalsu Replacement Company (20th Replacement) located at Building 6916, Desert Storm Ave and 34th Street.
Lending Closet: provides items such as pots and pans, dishes, irons, car seats, baby cribs, sleeping mats, highchairs, tables and chairs, and electric appliances on a temporary loan basis. Contact the Relocation Readiness Program at (270) 798-6313 : for information.
Newcomers’ Orientation: a one stop shop for information held every Thursday at Cole Park Commons from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The orientation is mandatory for all Soldiers arriving to Fort Campbell and family members are strongly encouraged to attend.
Pets: are important members of the family, and both Campbell Crossing as well as Fort Campbell welcome them to this installation
Armed Holiday Inn Express Turner Guesthouse:
RECREATION OUTBOUND
Plan My Move:: an automated information system designed to provide relocation information on all military installations. Specific information contained in “Plan My Move” are education, employment, housing, relocation services, support services, medical and dental.
Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP): enables Soldiers to capitalize on their Army experience and skills.
Map & Directions
Directions from Gate 4:
- Using the right lane, enter through Gate 4 and continue straight down Screaming Eagle Blvd.
- Turn right on Michigan Ave.
- Continue around the bend, past the post office and tire store. The Soldier Support Center will be on the left, across from the PX.
- When entering the Soldier Support Center, Campbell Crossing will be on the left-hand side of the building down the Transportation and Housing hallway.