Blog Posts for Fort Campbell

If you’re a parent seeking activities for a day out with the kids, or just a child at heart, Nashville has more than enough attractions to satisfy a group of all ages. Fuel for the day A day that begins at the Pancake Pantry can’t be beat! Located in Hillsboro Village, this world famous eatery offers 24 delectable varieties of pancakes sure to please any picky eater’s palate. The Pancake Pantry has been family owned since its opening in 1961 and has kept true to its classic recipes ever since with local (and top secret!) ingredients. For a breakfast the whole family can enjoy, be sure to head... read more

Whether your soldier is stateside or abroad, sometimes you just have to get away with the girls and let your hair down. While Fort Campbell may sometimes feel as if in the middle of nowhere, a short 50 mile jaunt down I-24 East will land you in bustling Nashville, Tennessee. If you’re looking to get away for the day with your best girls, a ladies' day trip to Nashville is the perfect adventure. Located in the Green Hills area of Nashville, Hill Center is one of my favorite spots to spend a Saturday afternoon. This preppy chic shopping nirvana features popular clothing brands like Lululemon, F... read more

Whether you’re an outdoor activity enthusiast or a gym lover, there are plenty of ways to stay active in the Fort Campbell area. Beginning on-post, the Fort Campbell MWR Recreation and Leisure office is a wonderful resource to utilize if you’re seeking fitness opportunities on Fort Campbell for sport or leisure. MWR operates and maintains over 18 recreational facilities including 6 physical fitness facilities (PFF), numerous athletic fields, complexes, and parks. In addition to these facilities, this office coordinates intramural athletics, sporting events, tournaments horseback riding, hunti... read more

Just like scoping out the Clarksville area shopping scene (see: Diamonds in the Rough: Shopping in Clarksville ) it’s taken some digging, but there are plenty of things to do in Clarksville that make for a great date night out with your special someone. From one military spouse to another, we all know that between work, training schedules, and deployments it can be hard to schedule quality one-on-one time with our soldiers. The time we have together, though limited, is precious. Sometimes a quality date night for my husband and I is as simple as renting a movie, lighting some candles, and mak... read more

Shopping in Clarksville- there's something for everyone After moving from Chicago to Clarksville in 2011, I thought I had died and gone to shopping Hell. The Fort Campbell community is a wonderful place to make a military home, but a haute-couture hot spot, it is not. Coming from a shopper’s Mecca, popping by a local boutique on the way home from work to grab a fun top for a night on the town was the norm. Don’t get me wrong, I am in no way a “fashionista” or pretentious label snob, but a new statement necklace or hot red high heels, have a way of putting a little pep in your step. A few mont... read more