Find Cheatham County Booking Releases

Cheatham County booking releases are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and detention center in Ashland City. This county is part of the Nashville metropolitan area and sits in central Tennessee. The jail runs around the clock, and booking records are created each time someone is processed in or out. You can search for Cheatham County booking releases online or call the jail to check on a specific person. Ashland City is the county seat, and all jail operations run from there. The county covers 307 square miles with a population of about 40,667.

Cheatham County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Tim Binkley leads the Cheatham County Sheriff's Office. Chief Deputy Walter Bamman assists with operations. The office is at 264 South Main Street in Ashland City and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For after-hours issues, the 24-hour non-emergency line is (615) 792-2098. Patrol squads work in four shifts around the clock, seven days a week.

The Criminal Investigation Division handles cases from serious crimes down to vandalism. An investigator is always on call. For drug-related matters, the office works with the 23rd Judicial Drug Task Force, which covers Cheatham, Dickson, Humphreys, Houston, and Stewart counties. You can submit crime tips through the Sheriff's Office website, and those stay confidential.

Below is the Cheatham County Sheriff's Office website where you can find department contacts and services.

This page has direct phone numbers and division details for the Cheatham County Sheriff's Office.

Cheatham County Jail and Booking Records

The Cheatham County Jail is a medium-security facility at 200 Court Square in Ashland City. It operates 24 hours a day, every day. J.J. Hannah is the Jail Administrator and Zachery Aaron serves as the assistant. You can reach the jail at (615) 792-2042. The facility does not accept packages for inmates.

The Cheatham County jail information page shows current inmate data and booking details.

This portal displays who is currently held at the Cheatham County Jail along with their booking information.

Visitation at the Cheatham County Jail follows a set schedule. Males can visit on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Female visitation is Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Protective custody visits are Saturday and Sunday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Video visitation runs seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. but must be scheduled at least 24 hours ahead. The jail uses VendEngine for commissary services with both online and onsite deposit options.

Public Records Requests in Cheatham County

Booking releases in Cheatham County are public records under T.C.A. § 10-7-503. You can file a request in person, by mail, or by email. Rachel Dutton serves as Administrative Coordinator. The county government office is at 350 Frey Street, Ashland City, TN 37015. Phone is 615-792-4316.

The County Clerk's office also handles certain records. Teresa Gupton and Abby Short work in that office at 354 Frey Street, Suite F, Ashland City. Phone: (615) 792-5179. Email requests can go to Teresa.Gupton@tn.gov or abby.short@cheathamcountytn.gov. They can point you in the right direction if you are not sure which office has the records you need.

The Cheatham County government website has information about all county departments and services.

The county site links to each department and provides contact details for public records requests in Cheatham County.

Note: Some records may have copy fees, so ask about costs before placing a large request.

Booking Releases and State Law

Tennessee law gives the public access to booking releases. You do not need a reason to ask for them. The Cheatham County Sheriff's Office must share these records unless they fall under an exception.

Expunged records under T.C.A. § 40-32-101 are removed from the public file. Juvenile records stay closed under T.C.A. § 37-1-154. If a booking release has been sealed by court order, the Cheatham County office will let you know it is not available. Everything else is open for inspection.

Cheatham County Booking Release Details

Each Cheatham County booking release holds a set of facts about the arrest. The record shows the person's full name, date of birth, and a physical description. Charges are listed one by one, and each charge has its own bond amount. The intake date and time are on the record. So is the arresting agency. Most arrests in Cheatham County come from the Sheriff's Office patrol squads, which work four shifts around the clock. Some come from local police in Ashland City or Kingston Springs.

When someone leaves the jail, the release date and method get added to the same file. Bond posting, court order, time served, and recognizance release are all possible. The Criminal Investigation Division, which handles cases from serious crimes down to vandalism, may also generate arrests that lead to bookings. An investigator is always on call for those matters. Drug cases sometimes involve the 23rd Judicial Drug Task Force, which covers Cheatham, Dickson, Humphreys, Houston, and Stewart counties.

Copy fees for Cheatham County records follow state rules. Pages cost $0.15 in black and white. Color runs $0.50 per page. You can inspect records at no cost during business hours. The law under T.C.A. § 10-7-503 says the county must respond to a written request within seven business days. Bring a valid Tennessee ID if you go to the office in person. The 2018 violent crime rate for Cheatham County was 122 per the Uniform Crime Reporting program, which gives some context for the volume of bookings the jail processes each year.

Cities in Cheatham County

Cheatham County includes Ashland City, Kingston Springs, Pleasant View, and Pegram. All arrests from these communities are processed through the Cheatham County Jail in Ashland City. None of these cities have a separate booking releases page, but records for all Cheatham County bookings are available through the Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

Cheatham County is close to Nashville and borders several counties. Because it sits in the metro area, residents sometimes get confused about which county handled a booking. Check the arrest location to find the right jurisdiction.

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