Blog Posts for Fort Campbell in Local Businesses

The holidays are quickly approaching and ‘tis the season to shop! A day trip East to the charming town of Franklin, TN is well worth the 1 hour 15 minute drive as you’re sure to stock up on thoughtfully unique gifts for everyone on your list. You’ll feel the holiday spirit as you stroll down Main Street in Historic Downtown Franklin, popping into the unique shops lining the way. If you’re shopping for the chic home goods enthusiast on your list, The Iron Gate , where you’ll find beautifully fragrant candles and home sprays to luxurious furniture and home décor, will be your one stop shop. For... read more

Small Business Spotlight: Luster Salon , an outstanding salonin Clarksville, TN In my short time as a Military Spouse, I have quickly come to realize that one of the hardest parts of PCS’ing to a new duty station is searching for service providers you can trust, and in this instance- a good salon in Clarksville . As it always happens, scouting out a new stylist is put off until you’re in a moment of need and are forced to ‘einey meiny miny-moe’ your way blindly to whoever has paid more for a featured listing on Google. Now I don’t know about you, but the prospect of being able to avoid all of... read more

In all of the different cities we’ve been to, I always love to check out the local farmers market on a Saturday morning to stock up on fresh treats. Not only does the Clarksville Downtown Market satisfy my fresh fruit and veggie cravings, but their 60+ vendors fill the US Bank/City Hall parking lot with eclectic goods sure to please every member of your family. Whether you’re looking for fresh cut flowers, potted herbs, baked goods, handmade soaps, produce, or patio chairs, you’ll be surprised at the wide variety of quality products displayed for purchase. Though I deem myself to be a great j... 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

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