Cheatham County, Tennessee

Rivers & Roads in Song near Cheatham County

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Cheatham County.

48 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Montgomery Bell Tunnel · 6.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Get ready to be amazed by a feat of early American engineering! This is the Montgomery Bell Tunnel, a hand-dug waterway that changed the landscape and industry of this region. In 1819, iron magnate Montgomery Bell,…

• Mound Bottom · 7.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a bustling village here a thousand years ago. This is Mound Bottom, a remnant of a prehistoric Native American civilization. Between about 1000 and 1300 AD, people of the Mississippian culture built and lived…

• Promise Land, Tennessee · 13.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here, near Charlotte, Tennessee, you're close to where formerly enslaved people built a new life after the Civil War. They called it Promise Land. After emancipation, a community began to form. People who had been…

• Alexander Ewing House · 15.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Stand here and you’re looking at a piece of Nashville history, a reminder of the city's early wealth and power. This is the Alexander Ewing House, built in 1821. Alexander Ewing was a prominent lawyer and businessman in…

• Frederick Stump House · 15.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine life in early Nashville at the Frederick Stump Tavern-Inn, built by one of the city's first settlers. Colonel Frederick Stump arrived here in 1779 as part of the first group of white settlers at Fort Nashboro.…

• Loveless Cafe · 15.6 mi · Things to Do

  Nashville's legendary biscuits since 1951. The neon motel sign is an Instagram icon.

• Belle Meade Plantation · 16.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Once a renowned thoroughbred horse farm, Belle Meade's history is intertwined with the rise and fall of the Old South. This plantation, established in 1807, grew to over 5,000 acres. It was built and controlled by the…

• Temple Cemetery · 16.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Looking for a tangible link to Nashville's past? This unassuming plot of land, Temple Cemetery, is it. Established in 1851, it's the oldest Jewish cemetery in Tennessee. Congregation Ohabai Sholom, Nashville's oldest…

• Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art · 16.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a life of coffee fortunes and grand estates – that's Cheekwood's story! It all started with the Cheek family, prominent figures in Nashville, who made their wealth through the Maxwell House Coffee empire. In the…

• Warner Parks · 17.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  These beautiful parks weren't always a place for picnics and hikes! They represent a vision for Nashville's future. In the 1920s, Nashville realized it needed more green space. The city acquired land, some of which was…

• The Parthenon · 17.1 mi · Historical Marker

  A full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens, built for Tennessee's 1897 Centennial Exposition and now a permanent landmark in Centennial Park.

• Parthenon (Nashville) · 17.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Behold a full-scale replica of the Athenian Parthenon, unexpectedly located in the heart of Nashville. It's a monument to classical architecture, built for a celebration of Tennessee itself. In 1897, Nashville hosted…

• Jubilee Hall (Fisk University) · 17.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming building represents a triumph of music and determination. This is Jubilee Hall, built in 1876 thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Fisk Jubilee Singers. This group of talented singers, comprised of…

• Fisk University · 17.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Founded in 1866, Fisk University wasn't just a school; it was a beacon of hope in the aftermath of the Civil War. Imagine a time when access to education for African Americans was incredibly limited. That's where Fisk…

• Fisk University Carnegie Library · 17.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine William Howard Taft laying the cornerstone of this historic library in 1908, a testament to the importance of education. The Carnegie Library on the Fisk University campus was funded by Andrew Carnegie, who…

• Exit/In · 17.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Since 1971, this unassuming building, Exit/In, has been a vital launchpad for musicians in Nashville and beyond. Opened by Owsley Manier and Brugh Reynolds, Exit/In quickly became known for its intimate setting and…

• Tennessee Manufacturing Company · 17.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  These buildings whisper tales of Nashville's transformation from an agricultural hub to a manufacturing powerhouse. Founded by Samuel Morgan, the Tennessee Manufacturing Company began construction here in 1869 and…

• St. Michael's Catholic Church (Cedar Hill, Tennessee) · 17.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  You're approaching a piece of Tennessee history: St. Michael's Catholic Church, the oldest Catholic church in the state that’s been continuously operating. In 1842, a community of Catholic families, many of them Irish…

• Marathon Motor Works · 17.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever heard of a car company born and bred right here in Nashville? This is the story of Marathon Motor Works.Founded as Southern Engine and Boiler Works in 1889 in Jackson, Tennessee, the company initially produced…

• Germantown Historic District · 17.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a minute and imagine this quiet neighborhood bustling with German immigrants seeking a new life in the mid-1800s. These weren't just any immigrants, though. Many were skilled artisans and tradespeople who…

• Hattie B's Hot Chicken · 17.8 mi

  Hattie B's brought Nashville hot chicken to the masses starting in 2012. Nick Bishop Sr. and Jr. studied under the originals and built a hot chicken empire. The heat levels range from Southern (no heat) to Shut the…

• Nashville, TN · 18.2 mi · Local history

  Nashville, a city pulsing with music and ambition, owes its name to a Revolutionary War hero, General Francis Nash. Founded in 1779 on the banks of the Cumberland River, the settlement was initially called Nashborough,…

• War Memorial Auditorium (Nashville, Tennessee) · 18.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Before the Ryman, the Grand Ole Opry called this auditorium home, making it a key part of country music history. From 1939 to 1943, the War Memorial Auditorium served as the Opry's main stage. Stars like Roy Acuff and…

• Tennessee State Capitol · 18.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine standing where presidents and lawmakers have shaped Tennessee for over 150 years. This is the Tennessee State Capitol. Construction began in 1845, overseen by renowned architect William Strickland. He…

• Hermitage Hotel · 18.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a minute – this hotel is more than just a pretty building. It’s where the final battle for women's right to vote went down! In the summer of 1920, Tennessee was the last state needed to ratify the…

• Union Station (Nashville) · 18.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Marvel at this stunning former railroad terminal, a masterpiece of Romanesque Revival architecture that once bustled with travelers. Nashville's Union Station officially opened in 1900 after several years of planning…

• Belmont Mansion (Tennessee) · 18.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to be transported back to the opulent, yet morally complex, antebellum South. Belmont Mansion, once known as Belle Monte, stands as a testament to both extravagant wealth and the dark history of slavery. Built…

• Abner T. Shaw House · 18.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a second – this Greek Revival mansion witnessed the Civil War firsthand. Built in 1855 for Abner T. Shaw, it was a beautiful home in a soon-to-be divided nation. During the Civil War, Union troops marched…

• Nashville, TN · 18.5 mi · Wikipedia

  Nashville, Tennessee, often called Music City, has been a launchpad for incredible talent. It's the birthplace of country music and a hub for artists across genres. The city's rich musical heritage is undeniable,…

• The Daily Wire Downtown Office · 18.5 mi

  Down here in downtown Nashville, a few blocks from the state capitol on Deaderick Street, is one of The Daily Wire's offices. The Daily Wire is an American conservative media company founded in twenty fifteen and…

• Davidson County Courthouse - Nashville City Hall · 18.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This Art Deco masterpiece isn't just another pretty building; it's a symbol of Nashville's resilience during tough times. Built during the Great Depression, the Davidson County Courthouse, now also Nashville City Hall,…

• Printer's Alley · 18.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step into Printer's Alley, where the clatter of printing presses once echoed, shaping Nashville's voice. Beginning in the early 1900s, this alley became the heart of Nashville's printing industry, housing numerous…

• Cummins Station · 18.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder why that enormous brick building is called Cummins Station? It's got a story to tell. Back in 1906, William J. Cummins, chairman of Bon Air Coal and Iron Corporation, commissioned this place. It was built by…

• Ryman Auditorium — Mother Church of Country · 18.7 mi

  The Ryman Auditorium, a Gothic Revival brick hall in downtown Nashville (116 Rep. John Lewis Way North, formerly 5th Avenue North), opened in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle. Riverboat captain Tom Ryman bankrolled…

• Ryman Auditorium · 18.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a minute! You're driving past the Ryman Auditorium, the 'Mother Church of Country Music,' where some of the biggest names in music history made their mark. Originally built as the Union Gospel Tabernacle…

• Willie Nelson Museum · 18.7 mi · Things to Do

  Willie's braids his guitar Trigger memorabilia and more in Nashville.

• Bush–Herbert Building · 18.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  These walls whisper tales of Nashville's rebuilding after the Civil War. The Bush–Herbert Building was built to house the Bush Brick Company, founded in 1867 by Confederate veteran Major W.G. Bush. Later, it also became…

• Ryman Auditorium · 18.8 mi · Historical Marker

  Built in 1892 as a tabernacle for revival meetings, the Ryman served as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974 and is considered the mother church of country music.

• Johnny Cash Museum · 18.8 mi · Local history

  You are at the Johnny Cash Museum in downtown Nashville, one hundred nineteen Third Avenue South. The Man in Black sold over ninety million records across five decades, recorded at Folsom Prison and San Quentin, and is…

• Ryman Auditorium · 18.8 mi · Things to Do

  The Mother Church of Country Music. Original home of the Grand Ole Opry.

• The Daily Wire Headquarters · 18.8 mi

  The corporate headquarters of The Daily Wire sits in Nashville's Twelve South neighborhood, at eighteen thirty-one Twelfth Avenue South. The Daily Wire is an American media company founded in twenty fifteen by political…

• Lower Broadway Honky-Tonk Row · 18.8 mi · Historical Marker

  The strip of honky-tonk bars on Lower Broadway in Nashville, anchored by Tootsie's Orchid Lounge and Robert's Western World, has been the heart of live country music since the 1940s.

• Fort Nashborough · 18.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder how Nashville got its start? It all began right here, or very near here, with Fort Nashborough. In early 1779, settlers, led by James Robertson and John Donelson, built a stockade for protection in the…

• Hatch Show Print · 19.0 mi · Things to Do

  One of America's oldest letterpress shops still printing concert posters by hand since 1879.

• Fort Negley · 19.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming hilltop holds a powerful story: it was once the site of Fort Negley, the largest inland fort built during the Civil War. After Union forces captured Nashville in 1862, they needed to secure their hold on…

• Nashville City Cemetery · 19.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where Nashville's early movers and shakers ended up? Look no further than the Nashville City Cemetery. Established in 1822, it quickly became the final resting place for Nashvillians from all walks of life.…

• Lindsley Hall · 19.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a second! See that stately building? It has a surprisingly turbulent past. Originally built between 1853 and 1855, Lindsley Hall was the main building for the University of Nashville. But during the Civil…

• Prince's Hot Chicken · 19.8 mi · Things to Do

  The original Nashville hot chicken since 1945. The recipe was revenge. Now it's a religion.