Nashville metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Ashland City, TN
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. The Cheatham County seat on the Cumberland River, about 20 miles northwest of downtown Nashville. It's a river town first — Riverbluff Park fronts the Cumberland — with a historic courthouse square and a growing commuter population drawn by Cheatham County value.
Home prices in Ashland City
Home prices in Ashland City vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Ashland City
- Riverbluff Park
- Historic downtown and the Cheatham County Courthouse square.
- Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail
- Cheatham Lake and the Cumberland River for boating and fishing.
Commuting from Ashland City
- Approximate drive to downtown Nashville: 30–40 minutes (about 20 miles, via TN-12/Cumberland River corridor).
- No commuter-rail service; car access via TN-12 and I-24.
Schools in Ashland City
Public schools: Cheatham County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Ashland City FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Ashland City, TN?
Home prices in Ashland City vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Ashland City, TN?
Approximate drive to downtown Nashville: 30–40 minutes (about 20 miles, via TN-12/Cumberland River corridor). - Which school district serves Ashland City, TN?
Ashland City is served by Cheatham County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.