The Fort Campbell Land Use Compatibility Study (LUCS) is a collaborative planning effort between Fort Campbell and surrounding communities to prepare for future growth while supporting the installation's long-term mission. The study updates the 2009 Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) to reflect significant growth and changes across the region. The LUCS will identify practical strategies to support military readiness, strengthen coordination, and guide compatible community growth.

The LUCS will evaluate how future growth, development, transportation, and infrastructure may affect Fort Campbell and surrounding communities. The study will: Evaluate current conditions and future growth trends across the study area. Identify compatibility issues, opportunities, and potential encroachment risks. Explore how different growth patterns may affect military operations and surrounding communities. Develop practical, non-regulatory strategies to support military readiness and coordinated community growth. Provide recommendations that communities and partner agencies can consider as they make future planning and investment decisions.

Residents, property owners, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders will have opportunities to participate throughout the study. Public meetings, stakeholder engagement activities, and other opportunities will be used to share information, gather input, and help shape recommendations. Information about upcoming engagement opportunities will be posted on this website.

The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) is leading the study on behalf of participating local communities and in coordination with Fort Campbell. GNRC will work with local governments, regional agencies, utilities, community partners, and the public throughout the study.

Since the 2009 Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) was completed, the Fort Campbell region has experienced significant growth and change. The population of the four-county study area increased by nearly 72,000 residents, from approximately 275,000 in 2010 to 347,000 in 2024. At the same time, Fort Campbell's mission, training activities, aviation operations, and infrastructure needs have continued to evolve. The updated study will provide current information and strategies to help Fort Campbell and surrounding communities plan together for future growth and military readiness.

The Fort Campbell Land Use Compatibility Study consists of three phases: Phase 1 – Understanding Existing Conditions  Collect data and evaluate existing conditions, development trends, and compatibility considerations. Phase 2 – Exploring Future Growth  Evaluate future growth scenarios and identify potential opportunities and compatibility challenges. Phase 3 – Developing Recommendations  Develop practical strategies and implementation actions to support military readiness and coordinated community growth.

The 2009 Joint Land Use Study established a framework for addressing land use compatibility around Fort Campbell. Since then, the region has experienced substantial population growth and development, while Fort Campbell's mission, aviation operations, and infrastructure needs have continued to evolve. The LUCS updates the previous study by evaluating current conditions, considering future growth, and developing updated strategies to support military readiness and coordinated community growth.

The study supports Fort Campbell by helping protect military readiness and supports surrounding communities by identifying strategies to guide future growth, investment, and quality of life. Fort Campbell and the surrounding communities share a long-standing and interconnected relationship, with approximately 66% of Soldiers and their families living in nearby communities. Strengthening coordination between Fort Campbell and local governments can help ensure future growth remains compatible with military operations while supporting residents, businesses, and the regional economy.

No. The LUCS is an advisory, non-regulatory planning effort. It does not directly affect private property rights, zoning decisions, or development approvals. Decisions regarding zoning, land use regulations, and development approvals will continue to be made by local governments through their established planning and decision-making processes.

No. The LUCS will not directly change zoning, land use regulations, or development approval processes. The study will provide recommendations, tools, and guidance that local governments and community partners may consider in future planning and decision-making. Any future changes to local regulations or development standards would require separate action by the appropriate local government.

The study will evaluate compatibility considerations related to land use, transportation, infrastructure, public safety, and future development near Fort Campbell. This may include development near military facilities and flight paths, transportation access, infrastructure capacity, noise and safety considerations, and potential encroachment risks. The study will also identify opportunities to strengthen coordination between Fort Campbell and surrounding communities.

No. The LUCS will not establish or change impact fees, Adequate Facilities Taxes, or other development-related fees. The study will evaluate growth and compatibility considerations and identify potential strategies to support military readiness and community growth. Any decisions regarding development fees would be made separately by the applicable local government.

The LUCS will not directly amend local plans, policies, or regulations. The study may identify strategies, tools, and best practices that communities could consider to improve compatibility between military operations and surrounding development. Any changes to local plans, policies, or regulations would be considered and adopted separately by the appropriate local government.

Local governments use a variety of planning tools, policies, and investments to manage growth and address impacts on schools, infrastructure, and quality of life. The LUCS will identify strategies communities may consider to support coordinated growth, address future infrastructure and service needs, and improve compatibility with military operations.

Future growth and development will be evaluated using data on population, housing, land use, transportation, infrastructure, and development trends across the study area. The study will consider how different growth patterns may affect Fort Campbell and surrounding communities and will explore the opportunities and challenges associated with future growth. This analysis will help identify strategies that support both military readiness and community goals.

Fort Campbell and local governments regularly communicate about issues related to growth, development, transportation, infrastructure, and community services that may affect both the installation and surrounding communities. As part of the LUCS, Fort Campbell, county and city officials, regional agencies, and other stakeholders will coordinate throughout the process to share information, review findings, and provide input. This collaboration will help ensure that local priorities, community needs, and Fort Campbell's operational requirements are considered as recommendations are developed.

The study will consider projected population growth, development trends, and future infrastructure needs to better understand how the region may change over time. Different growth scenarios will be evaluated to identify potential opportunities and compatibility challenges for Fort Campbell and surrounding communities. The LUCS does not establish limits on growth or restrict development. Decisions regarding land use, zoning, and development remain under the authority of local governments.

The completed study will be provided to Fort Campbell, local governments, and community partners as a planning resource. The final study will include findings, recommendations, and an implementation framework identifying potential actions, partners, and opportunities for continued coordination. Communities and partner agencies may use the study to inform future planning efforts and evaluate opportunities for implementation.

The study will include an implementation framework identifying recommended actions, potential partners, and organizations best positioned to carry them out. Implementation will depend on the priorities, resources, and needs of Fort Campbell, local governments, community partners, and other stakeholders. Each jurisdiction or agency will determine whether and how to implement recommendations through its own planning and decision-making processes.