Cheatham County, Tennessee Eviction Risk: Very Low

Cheatham County carries an average eviction-risk score of 2.3/10, placing it in the Low-risk tier and ranking 67th of 95 Tennessee eviction laws counties, meaning 66 counties are riskier and only 28 are more landlord-friendly. For investors sizing up this market, that translates to a predominantly owner-occupied, stable-tenancy environment: the average renter share sits at just 20% of households, the poverty rate is a low 6.8%, and the average asking rent of $1,508 per month keeps most tenants within reach of meeting their obligations. Tennessee eviction laws's framework at the state level reinforces that stability, with no rent control and no just-cause requirement for non-renewal.

The four tracked cities spread across a narrow band from 1.9 to 2.6 out of 10, so even the highest-risk corner of the county stays comfortably below the state average. That tight range signals that Cheatham County's low-risk profile is broadly distributed rather than propped up by a single outlier community, which is reassuring for landlords with holdings spread across the area. Rent burden averages 32.7% of renter income, a number worth watching as a leading indicator, though it remains well within a manageable band at current rent levels.

The cities inside Cheatham County

Kingston Springs, the county's highest-risk city at 2.6/10, still lands near the bottom of the statewide risk distribution. With a population of 2,791, it is the smallest of the four cities and carries a risk profile consistent with lightly rented exurban communities where eviction events are rare but costs can be disproportionate when they do occur. Pleasant View (2.5/10, population 5,276) and Pegram (2.5/10, population 2,089) share that same score and a similar character, both functioning as Nashville-area bedroom communities with modest renter populations and low distress indicators.

Ashland City is the county seat and its largest city at 5,424 residents, and it posts the county's lowest risk score at 1.9/10. Despite being the most urban node in Cheatham County, its risk reading is the most favorable in the group, suggesting well-established landlord-tenant dynamics and a tenant base with relatively stable finances. The intra-county spread of 0.7 points is tight enough that city selection within Cheatham County is a secondary consideration compared to, say, comparing Cheatham to higher-risk Tennessee metro counties.

State-level laws that apply here

Because Cheatham County falls under Tennessee's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (T.C.A. § 66-28), notice periods depend on the violation type. Nonpayment of rent requires a 7-day notice under TCA § 66-28-505 (as amended by SB-1088); a material lease breach triggers a 14-day cure-or-quit notice under the same statute; and a non-curable breach permits a 3-day notice under TCA § 66-28-517. Understanding the Tennessee eviction process from notice to court filing is essential before investing, because the wrong notice type can restart the clock entirely. Once a case is filed, uncontested matters typically resolve in 21 to 45 days, while contested proceedings can run 45 to 120 days.

On Tennessee eviction costs, landlords should budget for a court filing fee of $200 to $300, a sheriff lockout fee of $40 to $150, and attorney fees ranging from $500 to $2,500 depending on complexity. State law does not cap rents and does not require just cause for non-renewal, and Tennessee expressly preempts any local government from imposing rent control, keeping the regulatory environment uniform across all 95 counties.

With a poverty rate of 6.8% and a renter share of just 20%, Cheatham County's risk floor is low across the board; see the city grid above for score breakdowns on Ashland City, Pleasant View, Kingston Springs, and Pegram.