Assistant Commissioner, Business and Workforce Development
Time Zone
Central Time Zone
Grand Division
Middle Tennessee
Area (Square Miles)
302.5
County Seat
Ashland
Metropolitan Area
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
ECD Region
Northern Middle
Population
39,105
Population
41,072
Population Change
5.00%
Population Forecast
43,144
Foreign Born Population
1,141
Foreign Born Persons (Percentage of Population)
2.80%
Language Other Than English Spoken At Home
4.20%
Civilian Veteran Population
2,620
White Alone
93.40%
Black or African American, alone
1.40%
American Indian And Alaska Native, alone
0.50%
Asian, alone
0.50%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, alone
0.10%
Some Other Race, alone
1.20%
Two or More Races
2.90%
Hispanic or Latino
3.30%
Under 5 Years Old
Male: 5.90%
Female: 5.10%
Total: 5.50%
Under 18 Years Old
Male: 23.00%
Female: 21.00%
Total: 22.00%
18-64 Years Old
Male: 63.00%
Female: 63.10%
Total: 63.10%
65 Years and Over
Male: 14.00%
Female: 15.90%
Total: 15.00%
Median Age
Male: 39.4
Female: 40.7
Total: 40.2
Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2015-2019 5-Year American Community Survey
U.S. Census Bureau, 2019 Annual Population Estimates
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Tennessee State Data Center (2022)
Households
15,317
Homeownership Rate
77.40%
Persons Per Household
2.62
Living In Same House 1 Year & Over
87.90%
Median Home Value
$198,900
Annual Home Sales
741
Median Sale Price of Homes Sold
$350,000
Persons In Households With Income Below Poverty Level
10.70%
Total Personal Income
$2.2B
Personal Income Per Capita
$54,069
County Median Wage
$19.72
Less Than $10,000
4.20%
$10,000 to $14,999
2.50%
$15,000 to $24,999
9.30%
$25,000 to $34,999
8.30%
$35,000 to $49,999
13.10%
$50,000 to $74,999
20.40%
$75,000 to $99,999
17.40%
$100,000 to $149,999
16.80%
$150,000 to $199,999
4.90%
$200,000 or More
3.10%
Median Household Income
$63,988
Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2016-2020 5-Year American Community Survey
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (2022)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (2021)
Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (2022)
Property Tax Rate (County)
$2.48
State Property Tax
None
Assessment Ratio: Residential Property
25%
Assessment Ratio: Farm Property
25%
Assessment Ratio: Commercial/Industrial Property
40%
Assessment Ratio: Public Utility Property
55%
Assessment Ratio: Business Personal Property
30%
State Income Tax on Wages
None
State Income Tax: Interest from Bonds and Notes and Dividends from Stock
None (Hall Income tax was fully repealed January 1, 2021)
Excise Tax (State)
6.5% of Tennessee taxable income
Franchise Tax (state)
0.25% of the greater of net worth or real and tangible property in Tennessee. The minimum tax is $100.
Unemployment Insurance Tax (state)
2.7% of the first $7,000 in wages for new employers
State Sales Tax Rate
7.00%
County Sales Tax Rate
2.25% - 2.75%
Local Sales Tax Collections
$15,757,092
Local Sales Tax Collections
$12,722,047
Local Sales Tax Collections Growth
23.86%
Moody's
Aaa
Standard & Poor's
AAA
Fitch
AAA
State Debt per Capita
$992 (Lowest in U.S.)
County Debt Per Capita
$296
Sources:
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury (2022)
Tennessee Department of Revenue (2022)
The Tax Foundation (2022)
Labor Force
Tennessee: 3,352,030
Cheatham: 22,607
Employment
Tennessee: 3,238,559
Cheatham: 22,006
Unemployment
Tennessee: 113,471
Cheatham: 601
Unemployment Rate
Tennessee: 3.40%
Cheatham: 2.70%
2019
Tennessee: 3.30%
Cheatham: 2.60%
2020
Tennessee: 7.50%
Cheatham: 5.70%
2021
Tennessee: 4.50%
Cheatham: 3.30%
2022
Tennessee: 3.40%
Cheatham: 2.70%
Sources:
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Crop and Animal Production
Employment: 13
Establishments: 3
Avg. Annual Wages: $46,430
Utilities
Employment: 26
Establishments: 2
Employment: $124,215
Construction
Employment: 795
Establishments: 137
Employment: $62,122
Manufacturing
Employment: 2,751
Establishments: 63
Employment: $68,250
Wholesale Trade
Employment: 95
Establishments: 40
Employment: $100,297
Retail Trade
Employment: 965
Establishments: 82
Employment: $32,724
Transportation and Warehousing
Employment: 449
Establishments: 38
Employment: $52,163
Information
Employment: 61
Establishments: 25
Employment: $123,716
Finance and Insurance
Employment: 181
Establishments: 39
Employment: $77,415
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Employment: 76
Establishments: 23
Employment: $40,595
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Employment: 301
Establishments: 97
Employment: $70,311
Administrative, Support, Waste Management and Remediation
Employment: 479
Establishments: 60
Employment: $44,489
Educational Services
Employment: 68
Establishments: 4
Employment: $22,320
Health Care and Social Assistance
Employment: 655
Establishments: 64
Employment: $39,039
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Employment: 127
Establishments: 15
Employment: $41,994
Accommodation and Food Services
Employment: 743
Establishments: 54
Employment: $19,251
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Employment: 140
Establishments: 43
Employment: $54,076
Government
Employment: 1,540
Establishments: 34
Employment: $42,496
Total
Employment: 9,479
Establishments: 831
Employment: $52,015
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
Employment: 75
Location Quotient*: 58.17
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Employment: 21
Location Quotient*: 10.34
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Employment: 41
Location Quotient*: 7.18
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Employment: 65
Location Quotient*: 7.06
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Employment: 26
Location Quotient*: 6.81
Advanced Materials
130
Aerospace & Defense
18
Appliances & Electrical
599
Automotive
0
Business Services
140
Chemicals
170
Distribution & Logistics
454
Film, Music & Entertainment
0
Food & Beverage
245
Healthcare & Medical Devices
10
A. O. Smith Corporation
Est. Employees: 1,448
City: Ashland City
Cheatham County School District
Est. Employees: 740
City: Ashland City
Cheatham County Government
Est. Employees: 300
City: Ashland City
Caymas Boats, LLC
Est. Employees: 274
City: Ashland City
Walmart Stores, Inc.
Est. Employees: 225
City: Ashland City
Dillon Transportation, LLC
Est. Employees: 165
City: Ashland City
Arcosa Marine
Est. Employees: 159
City: Ashland City
R. E. West, Inc.
Est. Employees: 141
City: Ashland City
United Structural Systems, Inc.
Est. Employees: 120
City: Pleasant View
Graphic Packaging International
Est. Employees: 99
City: Kingston Springs
Nearest Commercial Service Airport
Nashville International
Distance to Nearest Commercial Service Airport
33
Daily Flights At Nearest Commercial Service Airport
380
Nearest General Aviation Airport
John C Tune (Nashville)
Distance to Nearest General Aviation Airport
17.3
Runway Length at Nearest General Aviation Airport
5,500'
Mean Travel Time to Work (Minutes)
33.7
Access of Interstate
I-24 & I-40
U.S. Highways
41, 70
State Highways
1, 12, 49, 112, 249, 250, 251, 256, 455
Nearest Port (From County Seat)
Nashville
Railroads Serving County
CSX, Nashville and Western
Sources:
Tennessee Department of Transportation
U.S. Census Bureau, 2016-2020 5-Year American Community Survey
Population Aged 25-64 With High School Degree Or Higher
Cheatham: 88.00%
Tennessee: 89.50%
Population Aged 25-64 With Associate's Degree Or Higher
Cheatham: 29.20%
Tennessee: 36.70%
Population Aged 25-64 With Bachelor's Degree Or Higher
Cheatham: 20.80%
Tennessee: 28.70%
High School Graduation Rate
Cheatham: 91%
Tennessee: 89%
College Going Rate
Cheatham: 63.40%
Tennessee: 63.40%
Average ACT Score
Cheatham: 19.6
Tennessee: 20.2
Elementary Schools
Enrollment: 2,755
Middle Schools
Enrollment: 1,455
High Schools
Enrollment: 1,945
Vanderbilt University
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 12,587
Austin Peay State University
City: Clarksville
Enrollment: 10,460
Nashville State Community College
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 9,509
Tennessee State University
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 8,770
Belmont University
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 7,723
Lipscomb University
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 4,632
Trevecca Nazarene University
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 3,221
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Nashville
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 1,486
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
City: Dickson
Enrollment: 1,006
Meharry Medical College
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 831
Fisk University
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 761
Welch College
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 349
Aquinas College
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 342
Watkins College of Art Design & Film
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 251
Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Inc
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 229
Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2017 1-Year American Community Survey,
U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 5-Year American Community Survey
Tennessee Department of Education (2017-2018)
National Center for Education Statistics (2016-2017)
Tennessee Higher Education Commission
† Regional higher education institutions include those within the selected and surrounding counties.
Number of Doctors
41
Adults*
8.20%
Children** (Grade 8)
32.20%
TriStar Ashland City Medical Center
Number of Beds: 8
City: Ashland City
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Number of Beds: 1,058
City: Nashville
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Number of Beds: 697
City: Nashville
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
Number of Beds: 484
City: Nashville
Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital
Number of Beds: 395
City: Nashville
TriStar Skyline Medical Center
Number of Beds: 278
City: Nashville
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital
Number of Beds: 241
City: Fort Campbell
VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
Number of Beds: 238
City: Nashville
TriStar Summit Medical Center
Number of Beds: 218
City: Hermitage
Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville
Number of Beds: 199
City: Clarksville
Williamson Medical Center
Number of Beds: 185
City: Franklin
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
Number of Beds: 117
City: Nashville
Nashville General Hospital
Number of Beds: 114
City: Nashville
TriStar Skyline Madison Campus
Number of Beds: 105
City: Madison
TriStar Horizon Medical Center
Number of Beds: 101
City: Dickson
Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital
Number of Beds: 80
City: Nashville
Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital
Number of Beds: 76
City: Nashville
Select Specialty Hospital-Nashville
Number of Beds: 70
City: Nashville
Sources:
Tennessee Department of Health (2014)
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (2014)
† Regional hospitals include those within the selected and surrounding counties.
Average High Temperature
71°F
Average Low Temperature
49°F
Average Annual Temperature
60°F
Annual Rainfall
51.80"
Elevation (at County Seat)
438'
Prevailing Winds
Southerly
Sources:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (2023)
Population (2020)
4,680
Charter Type
Private Act
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$0.50
Phone Number
(615) 792-4211
Retire Tennessee Participant
No
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
Yes
Main Street Participant
No
Population (2020)
2,741
Charter Type
General Law Manager-Commission
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$0.72
Phone Number
(615) 952-2110
Retire Tennessee Participant
No
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Population (2019)
2,597
Charter Type
General Law Mayor-Alderman
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
Phone Number
(615) 646-0773
Retire Tennessee Participant
No
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Population (2020)
4,480
Charter Type
General Law Mayor-Alderman
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.25%
Phone Number
(615) 746-0600
Retire Tennessee Participant
No
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
ThreeStar Certified County
Yes
Sources:
Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service
Tennessee Department of Revenue (2015)
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury (2015)
U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2014 5-Year American Community Survey