Ashland City, Tennessee
Ashland City is a town of 5,424 people in Cheatham County, Tennessee, founded in 1856.
Why visit Ashland City
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 14 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Cheatham County Courthouse, Dozier Farm and Brush Creek Access Area.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Ashland City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ashland City
Ashland City is a town and the county seat of Cheatham County, Tennessee. Located in Middle Tennessee, it is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2024 U.S. Census Bureau estimate, the population was 5,689, an increase from 5,193 in the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Ashland City, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Cheatham County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic building in Ashland City, Tennessee, United States
Dozier Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic house
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes14
Don Pancho Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
2320 Hutton Place, Ashland City
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Whitt's Barbecue
Restaurant · Barbecue · 3.0 mi
308 Frey Street, Ashland City
Mo-Sa 10:30-20:00; Su 11:30-18:00
Marrowbone Creek Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 2.0 mi
240 South Main Street, Ashland City
We-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Sidelines Grill
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
232 Hutton Place, Ashland City
11:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 3.0 mi
312 Frey Street, Ashland City
Su-Th 10:00-12:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00
Hardee's
Fast food · Burger · 1.9 mi
420 South Main Street, Ashland City
Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 06:00-22:00
2 more on the map.
Where to stay2
History
Ashland City was created in 1856 as a county seat for the newly established Cheatham County. The county's commissioners purchased the initial 50 acres (0.20 km2) of land (now the courthouse square) from James Lenox, and a temporary courthouse was erected shortly thereafter. The temporary structure was replaced by the present courthouse in 1869. Ashland City was officially incorporated in 1859.
The first major industry in the Ashland City area was a forge operated by Montgomery Bell at the Narrows of the Harpeth, several miles to the southwest, which was established in 1818. In 1835, Samuel Watson established a gristmill and powder mill along Sycamore Creek, just north of Ashland City. Watson's mill developed into one of the largest powder mills in the South, making it a target during the Civil War. The mill continued in operation under various owners until 1904.
The city was either named after Henry Clay's estate Ashland or by an act of the General Assembly of Tennessee in 1859, when the city was incorporated, who were inspired by the ash trees in the area. Originally called Ashland, "City" was added to the name after the incorporation.
From the History section of Ashland City, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Map of Ashland City
43 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 27°F | 4.2 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 29°F | 5.0 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 37°F | 4.5 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 45°F | 5.1 in |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 5.6 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 46°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 36°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 29°F | 5.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Charlotte (10 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
Cheatham County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-06-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-06-17: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-12-13: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Nashville-Davidson 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Springfield 19 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Goodlettsville 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Fairview 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Brentwood 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Dickson 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Hendersonville 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- White House 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Franklin 26 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Clarksville 28 mi northwest, about 44 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cheatham-county-courthouse-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Dozier Farm, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cheatham County, Tennessee Courthouse, GatewayPolitics, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mary Littleton, GatewayPolitics, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CITY HALL IMAGE, SOCCERMOM1971, CC0
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