~Growing the Archives~

     Our purpose is to serve as the primary repository for Cheatham County Government records, and to maintain the collection and preservation of those records, along with that of historical documents, photos, and other materials.  As stated in our mission and vision, we strive to promote local government efficiency and historical preservation, while providing innovative approaches to research and expanding accessibility of selected historical resources to the community.
~
We welcome donations of photographs and documents pertaining to Cheatham County families and communities.  If you  have items such as those that you would like to keep, but wish for them to be a part of the Archives, we are happy to digitize those items for you at no cost.

Recently Added Items

J.H. Burkholder Lumber Company Letterhead

J.H. Burkholder Letterhead.jpg

1900 letterhead from the J.H. Burkholder Lumber Dealers.

Marrowbone School

Marrowbone School.jpg

The Marrowbone School formerly located on Little Marrowbone Road.

Marrowbone Bridge

Marrowbone Bridge 1.jpg

The Marrowbone Bridge constructed in early 1900s on Hydes's Ferry Pike. The funding for the bridge from the Cheatham County Court is also included.

1933 Nashville Newspaper Photographs

1933 Nashville newspaper article.jpg

Photographs from Nashville, Tenn. newspaper featuring the tobacco crop of the county.

Miscellaneous Photographs 1933 County Agents Report

1933 County Agent Report Cover.jpg

Miscellaneous photographs from the county agents report of 1933. These photographs include Poplar Ridge and Triangle field days, terracing and Bethel…

1933 County Agent Tobacco Photographs

1933 4H Tobacco Bertrand & William Binkley.jpg

Photographs from the 1933 county agents report. These photographs are of the tobacco crop in Cheatham County.

Extension Office Fair Display

Extension Office Fair Display.jpg

Extension Office County Fair display, date unknown.

Sycamore Water Tower

Sycamore Water 1.jpg

The old water tower at Sycamore Mill located near the dam. It was used if fire broke out at the powder mill. A pipe ran through the bottom of the…

Sycamore Iron Bridge

Sycamore Bridge 1.jpg

Photographs of the iron bridge connecting Sycamore Mill with the Sycamore to Pleasant View Road. Constructed in 1891 and designed by E.C. Lewis, the…

Cheatham County Agricultural Meeting

1950s Cheatham County agriculture, Agent Ben Thompson, 2nd front row from left.jpg

Agricultural meeting at Cheatham County Courthouse. Cheatham County Agent J. Ben Thompson is pictured 2nd on the first row from L-R.