Northwest of Nashville, the county seat of Cheatham County, Ashland City, is an ideal home base for nature lovers who also need to be within reasonable commuting distance of the city.  The small town feel, with seasonal farmers markets and celebrations, complements the 200+ acres of parks, including the Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail.  The city proper border follows along the winding curves of the Cumberland River for several miles, providing numerous waterfront residential options.