Cheatham County, Tennessee

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Cheatham County, Tennessee
County
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Country	United States
State	Tennessee
Founded	February 28, 1856
County seat	Ashland City
Area
• Total	307 sq mi (800 km2)
• Land	302 sq mi (780 km2)
• Water	5.2 sq mi (13 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	41,107
• Density	130/sq mi (52/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5

Cheatham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 41,107. Its county seat is Ashland City. The county was established on February 28, 1856, and named after Edward Saunders Cheatham, a state legislator.

History

Cheatham County was created from parts of Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery, and Robertson counties. The county has a rich history, with early settlements dating back to the late 18th century. The Cumberland River played a significant role in the county's development, providing a means for transportation and trade.

Geography

Cheatham County is located in the central part of Tennessee. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 307 square miles, of which 302 square miles is land and 5.2 square miles (1.7%) is water. The county is characterized by its rolling hills and the presence of the Cumberland River, which flows through the county.

Adjacent counties

• Montgomery County (northwest)
• Robertson County (north)
• Davidson County (east)
• Williamson County (southeast)
• Dickson County (southwest)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 41,107 people, 15,500 households, and 11,500 families residing in the county. The population density was 136 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with smaller percentages of African American, Native American, Asian, and other races.

Communities

Cities

• Ashland City (county seat)
• Kingston Springs
• Pegram
• Pleasant View

Unincorporated communities

• Chapmansboro
• Joelton (partly in Davidson County)
• Henrietta

Government

Cheatham County is governed by a county mayor and a county commission. The county commission is made up of representatives from various districts within the county. The county government is responsible for providing essential services such as law enforcement, education, and infrastructure maintenance.

Education

The Cheatham County School District operates public schools in the county. The district includes several elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools, serving the educational needs of the county's residents.

Notable people

• Edward Saunders Cheatham, namesake of the county and a prominent state legislator.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Cheatham County, Tennessee
• List of counties in Tennessee

External links

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