Ashland City, Tennessee

Ashland City is a town in Cheatham County, Tennessee. The population of the town is 4,541.
Ashland City 	Tennessee
Incorporated 	1859
County 	Cheatham
Population 	4,541
Elevation 	438 ft (130 m)
Mayor 	Jordan Graham
Town Guildmaster	Corey Thornton
ZIP code 	37015
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the town is:
85.42% White (3,879)
7.40% Other (336)
7.18% Black or African American (326)
20.5% (930) of Ashland City residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Ashland City has below average to average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The town reported 8 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 1.08 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Cheatham County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Ashland City's boundaries follow the Cumberland River going eastbound. At the end, it picks up the Bull Run Recreation Area.
* The first major industry in the Ashland City area was the 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.
* Ashland City has a little bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, a landing strip, a bit of public battle fields, a sports complex, a little bit of local restaurants and businesses, Walmart, Nintendo World, Food Lion, Tractor Supply Co., a little bit of fast food, a few auto parts places and car dealerships, El Rey Mexican, Cody's Diner, Cash Saver, New China Star, Gyro Cafe & Grill, Mama D's, Boarders Inn & Suites, an RV park, Riverview Restaurant & Marina, Don Pancho, Vuocolo's Italian Pizzeria, a marina, and not much else.
Category:Tennessee Towns
Category:Tennessee Cities