Cheatham County, Tennessee

Cheatham County
County
Cheatham County Courthouse in Ashland City
Cheatham County Courthouse in Ashland City
Flag of Cheatham County
Flag
Map of Tennessee highlighting Cheatham County
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Map of the United States highlighting Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°16′N 87°05′W / 36.27°N 87.08°W / 36.27; -87.08
Country United States
State Tennessee
FoundedFebruary 28, 1856
Named forEdward Saunders Cheatham or Benjamin F. Cheatham
SeatAshland City
Largest townAshland City
Area
 • Total307 sq mi (800 km2)
 • Land302 sq mi (780 km2)
 • Water4.6 sq mi (12 km2)  1.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total41,072 Increase
 • Estimate 
(2023)
42,254 Increase
 • Density133/sq mi (51/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district7th
Websitecheathamcountytn.gov

Cheatham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. In the 2020 census, 41,072 people lived there. The county seat is Ashland City.

References

  1. ↑ James B. Hallums, "Cheatham County," Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved: June 23, 2013.
  2. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 77.
  3. ↑ "QuickFacts: Cheatham County, Tennessee". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 9, 2023.