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County Government records, and to maintain the collection and preservation of those records, along with that of historical documents, photos, and other materials.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.
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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.
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Vivian Everett Hudgens Christmas Post Card Collection
Christmas Post Cards received by Vivian Everett Hudgens (1900-2003). The cards were printed in both the United States and Germany. they were received…
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Marrowbone Bridge
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
Photographs from Nashville, Tenn. newspaper featuring the tobacco crop of the county.
Miscellaneous Photographs 1933 County Agents Report
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
Photographs from the 1933 county agents report. These photographs are of the tobacco crop in Cheatham County.
Sycamore Water Tower
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
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
Agricultural meeting at Cheatham County Courthouse. Cheatham County Agent J. Ben Thompson is pictured 2nd on the first row from L-R.