Clarksville's population grew to 180,716, approaching Chattanooga in size as the 5th largest city in Tennessee.

Clarksville's population has grown to 180,716, an increase of 14,000 people in 3 years, placing it just behind Chattanooga as the 5th largest city in Tennessee. The city's growth is equivalent to adding the population of Stewart County in 3 years, and its population has doubled since 1995. Clarksville is now closer than ever to surpassing Chattanooga and becoming the state's 4th largest city.