Why visit Oak Grove
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Wilson Theater, Glen Burnie and Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Oak Grove
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oak Grove
Oak Grove is a home rule-class city adjacent to the Fort Campbell army base in Christian County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 7,931 as of the 2020 census, up from 7,489 as of the 2010 U.S. census. It is part of the Clarksville, Tennessee metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Oak Grove, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks18
Glen Burnie
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
House in Christian County, Kentucky
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes25
13 more on the map.
History
The first post office in Oak Grove was established in 1828. The community was named for oak trees near the original town site. The Clarksville Railroad was extended to Oak Grove in the 19th century.
With construction of nearby Fort Campbell in the Second World War, Oak Grove's population grew. The city was incorporated by the state legislature on September 24, 1974.
From the History section of Oak Grove, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Candlewood Suites Fort Campbell - Oak Grove
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
12885 Fort Campbell Boulevard, Oak Grove
Holiday Inn Express Fort Campbell-Oak Grove
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
12759 Fort Campbell Boulevard, Oak Grove
Winner's Circle Motel
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
3430 Fort Campbell Boulevard, Clarksville
Churches and places of worship5
Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.2 mi
448 State Line Road, Oak Grove
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare2
Colonel Florence A Blanchfield Army Community Hospital
Hospital · 2.9 mi
650 Joel Drive, Fort Campbell
Map of Oak Grove
101 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 28°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 31°F | 3.9 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 38°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 47°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 78°F | 57°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 3.6 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 66°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 47°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 37°F | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 31°F | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Clarksville Outlaw Ap 72328 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Christian County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-07-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Outlaw Field (CKV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Fort Campbell North 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Clarksville 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Hopkinsville 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Guthrie 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Elkton 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Cadiz 25 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Springfield 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Greenville 39 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Dickson 42 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Nashville-Davidson 50 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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