Clarksville, Tennessee

Incorporated in 1785, Clarksville is a city in and the county seat of Montgomery County and the fifth largest city in the Tennessee. Situated on the northwest edge of the Highland Rim, which surrounds the Nashville Basin, Clarksville 45 miles northwest of Nashville. Clarksville was named for General George Rogers Clark, Revolutionary War hero and brother of William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The city's numerous nicknames include Tennessee's Top Spot, The Queen City, Clarksvegas, Queen of the Cumberland, and Gateway to the New South. In recent years, Clarksville has been highly ranked in a number of categories including, "Best Place to Live" by Money magazine; "Family-friendly City" by Reader's Digest; and "Best City for Business and Careers" by Forbes Magazine. Clarksville is the home of Austin Peay State University; The Leaf-Chronicle, the oldest newspaper in Tennessee; and Northern Bank (now Regions Bank), the oldest bank in the state.

Trane Inc., a global provider of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and building management systems and controls, is Clarksville’s largest employer. Other major industrial employers in Clarksville include: Jostens, Bridgestone Metalpha USA, Clarksville Foundry, and Robert Bosch Corporation.

Our research has confirmed that Clarksville, Tennessee has numerous jobsites where exposure to asbestos occurred. Workers and their loved ones previously employed in Clarksville, particularly at American Snuff Company, Kraft Foods Company, Trane Manufacturing, and Red River Iron Company, may be at risk to develop mesothelioma, a terminal cancer. If you or a loved one were diagnosed with mesothelioma in Clarksville, you may benefit from seeking the advice of a mesothelioma lawyer.

Jobsites in Clarksville where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Clarksville, TN have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Clarksville, TN

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Clarksville, TN. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.