Cheatham County Arrest Records

Cheatham County arrest records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Ashland City. This county is part of the Nashville metropolitan area in central Tennessee. It covers 307 square miles with a population of about 40,667. Sheriff Mike Breedlove leads the department. The 2018 violent crime rate was 122. Cheatham County includes the cities of Ashland City, Kingston Springs, Pleasant View, and Pegram. The jail operates at medium security and is overseen by Jail Administrator J.J. Hannah with assistance from Bobby Whitt. You can reach the jail at 615-792-2042.

Cheatham County Sheriff's Office Records

The Cheatham County Sheriff's Office is at 200 Court Square, Suite 220, Ashland City, TN 37015. Sheriff Mike Breedlove runs the department with Deputy Chief Tim Binkley. The main phone number is 615-792-4341. The jail is at 200 Court Square, Ashland City, TN 37015, and can be reached at 615-792-2042. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All arrests in Cheatham County flow through the county jail for booking. This includes arrests by the Sheriff's Office and local police in Ashland City, Kingston Springs, Pleasant View, and Pegram. The jail is medium security and holds both pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates. Jail Administrator J.J. Hannah manages daily operations. Cheatham County's proximity to Nashville means some overlap in law enforcement activity, but the county maintains its own booking and records system.

Search Cheatham County Arrest Records Online

The Tennessee jail roster site provides a search tool for current Cheatham County inmates. You can look up people held at the jail by name and see their charges, booking dates, and bond amounts. This is free and open to the public.

Tennessee court records sites also cover Cheatham County arrest data. These tools compile booking records and court case information from public sources. You can search by name to find arrest records and related court filings. Results may include charges, case outcomes, and sentencing details when available.

Commissary services at the Cheatham County jail are handled through VendEngine. Deposits can be made online or at the onsite kiosk in the detention center lobby. Phone deposits are available at 855-836-3364. Video visitation can be scheduled 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., but you must book 24 hours in advance.

Note: Cheatham County jail mail rules are strict. Items not allowed include greeting cards, colored ink, postcards, magazines, books, stamps, blank paper, envelopes, money, stickers, labels, and tape. Pictures must be black and white.

Cheatham County Jail Visitation

Visitation at the Cheatham County jail follows a set schedule based on the inmate's classification. Male inmates have visits on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Female inmates visit on Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Protective custody inmates can visit Saturday and Sunday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Video visitation is also available seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. You need to schedule at least 24 hours ahead of time. This option lets people visit remotely without going to the Cheatham County jail in person. Contact the jail at 615-792-2042 for the latest rules and any changes to the schedule.

Cheatham County Public Records Requests

Public records in Cheatham County are managed by Administrative Coordinator Rachel Dutton at Cheatham County Government, 350 Frey Street, Ashland City, TN 37015. Call 615-792-4316 for questions about records requests. Under the Tennessee Public Records Act (TCA Section 10-7-503), Tennessee residents can request copies of arrest records and other public documents.

Requests must be in writing. Include full names, dates, and case numbers when possible. The county has seven business days to respond. Copy fees are $0.15 per page for standard documents. Some records may be exempt under TCA Section 10-7-504. Juvenile records, active investigation files, and medical records are not public. Standard booking information like names, charges, and dates is almost always available in Cheatham County.

State Resources for Cheatham County

The TBI's TORIS system at tbibackgrounds.tbi.tn.gov searches statewide criminal history including Cheatham County arrests. Each name-based search costs $29 and returns instant results. The FOIL database at foil.app.tn.gov is free for felony offender searches in state custody.

VINELink at vinelink.com offers free custody alerts for Cheatham County inmates. The Tennessee Courts website at tncourts.gov has expungement forms for eligible records under TCA Section 40-32-101. The expungement process typically takes 6 to 12 weeks after the petition is filed in the court where the Cheatham County case was handled.

Cities in Cheatham County

Cheatham County includes Ashland City, Kingston Springs, Pleasant View, and Pegram. All arrests in these communities go through the Cheatham County jail.

Nearby Counties

Cheatham County is near Nashville in central Tennessee. Several neighboring counties handle their own arrest records separately.

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