Cheatham County, Tennessee facts for kids
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Cheatham County
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Cheatham County Courthouse in Ashland City
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Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Tennessee |
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| Founded | February 28, 1856 | ||
| Named for | Edward Saunders Cheatham or Benjamin F. Cheatham | ||
| Seat | Ashland City | ||
| Largest town | Ashland City | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 307 sq mi (800 km2) | ||
| • Land | 302 sq mi (780 km2) | ||
| • Water | 4.6 sq mi (12 km2) 1.5%% | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 41,072 | ||
| • Estimate
(2023)
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42,254  |
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| • Density | 133.79/sq mi (51.65/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | ||
| Congressional district | 7th | ||
Cheatham County is a county in the state of Tennessee, USA. Its name is pronounced "CHEE-təm". In 2020, about 41,072 people lived there. The main town and county seat is Ashland City. Cheatham County is in the middle part of Tennessee. It is also part of the larger Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin city area.
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History of Cheatham County
Cheatham County was created on February 28, 1856. The Tennessee government made it from parts of four other counties. These were Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery, and Robertson counties. The county was named after Edward Saunders Cheatham. He was a state lawmaker. Some people also think it might have been named after Benjamin F. Cheatham. He was a general during the Civil War and a relative of Edward Saunders Cheatham.
Geography of Cheatham County
Cheatham County covers about 307 square miles. Most of this area, 302 square miles, is land. The remaining 4.6 square miles, or 1.5%, is water.
Rivers and Landscape
The Cumberland River flows through the county from northwest to southeast. Ashland City is located on the north side of this river. The Harpeth River also flows through the southern part of the county. It winds through many hills. The towns of Kingston Springs and Pegram are along the Harpeth River.
A large part of the hills east of the Harpeth River is a protected area. It is called the Cheatham State Wildlife Management Area. North of Ashland City, the land becomes flatter. The community of Pleasant View is in this northern area.
Neighboring Counties
Cheatham County shares its borders with these other counties:
- Robertson County (to the northeast)
- Davidson County (to the east)
- Williamson County (to the south)
- Dickson County (to the west)
- Montgomery County (to the northwest)
Protected Natural Areas
The county has several state-protected natural areas. These places help protect wildlife and nature.
- Cheatham Wildlife Management Area
- Cheatham Lake Wildlife Management Area (part of it)
- Harpeth River State Park
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 7,258 | — | |
| 1870 | 6,678 | −8.0% | |
| 1880 | 7,956 | 19.1% | |
| 1890 | 8,845 | 11.2% | |
| 1900 | 10,112 | 14.3% | |
| 1910 | 10,540 | 4.2% | |
| 1920 | 10,039 | −4.8% | |
| 1930 | 9,025 | −10.1% | |
| 1940 | 9,928 | 10.0% | |
| 1950 | 9,167 | −7.7% | |
| 1960 | 9,428 | 2.8% | |
| 1970 | 13,199 | 40.0% | |
| 1980 | 21,616 | 63.8% | |
| 1990 | 27,140 | 25.6% | |
| 2000 | 35,912 | 32.3% | |
| 2010 | 39,105 | 8.9% | |
| 2020 | 41,072 | 5.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 42,254 | 8.1% | |
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The population of Cheatham County has changed a lot over the years. In 1860, there were about 7,258 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 41,072 people. This shows a steady increase in the number of residents over time.
In 2020, there were 41,072 people living in the county. These people lived in about 15,089 households. About 11,022 of these were families.
Towns and Communities
Cheatham County has several towns and smaller communities.
Cities
Towns
- Ashland City (This is the county seat, where the main government offices are.)
- Kingston Springs
- Pegram
Smaller Communities
These are smaller areas without their own city government:
Famous People from Cheatham County
Many interesting people have connections to Cheatham County:
- Caleb Plant – A professional boxer.
- Clive Westlake – A British songwriter.
- Gene Allison – An R&B singer.
- Hickok45 – A popular YouTuber who makes videos about firearms.
- Horace McCoy – A writer.
- Mark Green – A politician and doctor. He is a U.S. representative for Tennessee.
- Pat Summitt – A very famous women's college basketball coach.
- Ryan Stack – A former professional basketball player.
- Upchurch – A rapper, singer-songwriter, and comedian.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Cheatham para niños
