Making an Impact: Cheatham County

Cheatham County, located northwest of Nashville, is a vibrant community that blends small-town charm with rich natural beauty. Known for its scenic landscapes, including the Cumberland River and expansive parks, Cheatham County offers a peaceful yet thriving environment for residents and businesses alike. The county is home to diverse industries and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal place to live, work and grow. We are committed to partnering with residents, businesses and organizations to continue fostering a bright future for our county. 

A look at our work.

The Family Collective
Kids who experience homelessness face many obstacles to reaching their potential, like lack of resources, frequent school changes, loss of school records and emotional stress. That’s why The Family Collective is preventing and ending family homelessness by connecting families to sustainable opportunities and disrupting cycles of poverty. 

Raise Your Hand
Volunteer tutors work in Cheatham County Schools to help first- through fourth-grade students struggling with reading and math. We gave $21,980 to Cheatham County in Raise Your Hand funding to help serve 75 students. 

Days of Action 
United Way’s Days of Action are community-wide volunteer opportunities. Each year, thousands of volunteers come together to support our work and improve the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors through initiatives such as Stuff the Bus and Give Thanks. In 2023, $1,000 was provided for Stuff the Bus supplies.

211 Helpline 
The 211 Helpline is a 24/7, 365-day information and referral help line that provides individuals in need with help in times of crisis and beyond. Serving 42 counties in Middle Tennessee, our 211 Helpline is staffed by trained specialists and supports a database of more than 10,000 health and human service programs. 

Funded Partners

Our Community Impact Funding process mobilizes resources to provide results-oriented funding to 34 nonprofit agencies serving Cheatham County. Funding recommendations are made by a dedicated group of community volunteers and are approved by our board of trustees. In 2023, we put $164,421 back into Cheatham County through our Community Impact Funding. 

View our Funded Partners in Cheatham County on the Funded Partners page where you can filter by county.