1. Centennial Medical Center At Ashland City
City: Ashland City, TN
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (615) 792-3030
Address: 313 North Main St.
Description: Centennial Medical Center at Ashland City, part of HCA’s TriStar Health Systems, has served Cheatham County since 1987. It provides a number of on-site outpatient services—including surgery, radiology, respiratory therapy, ultrasound, CT scans, and mammograms—for pediatric through geriatrics as well as transfers to other TriStar hospitals.
2. Riverview Marina
City: Ashland City, TN
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (615) 792-7358
Address: 110 Old River Rd.
Description: Riverview Marina, just off the Highway 49 bridge in Ashland City, has a launching ramp and dock and provides dockside diesel and gas sales and transient moorage spaces. The marina also has a popular restaurant that’s known for its catfish.
3. Goldstar Realty
City: Ashland City, TN
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (615) 792-1910
Address: 303 South Main St.
Description: This company specializes in new construction, residential, and agricultural properties in Cheatham and surrounding counties. It has been in business since 1989 and has about 15 brokers and agents.
4. Riverview Restaurant & Marina
City: Ashland City, TN
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (615) 792-7358
Address: 110 Old River Rd.
Description: The popular Riverview Restaurant & Marina was destroyed in the 2010 flood. Owners hope to rebuilt and reopen in 2011. The dockside restaurant on the Cumberland River has been serving up catfish since the 1970s. During the summer, the deck is a hot destination. Patrons will wait for an hour or more for a seat there, especially on busy Friday and Saturday nights. Check the website to see how the rebuilding project is going.
5. Little Marrowbone Farm
City: Ashland City, TN
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (615) 792-7255
Address: 1560 Little Marrowbone Rd.
Description: Bill and Andrea Henry’s little off-the-beaten-path growing nursery has developed a loyal clientele since opening back in the mid-’80s. They specialize in unique varieties of plants, including herbs, hostas, perennials, conifers, hellebores, and—our favorite—adorable tabletop topiaries made from pesticide-free herbs and shrubs. The nursery has a loyal clientele from several surrounding counties and even some from neighboring Kentucky. Their annual herb sale in April is a popular time to visit, but come early for the best selection. The farm—it’s nothin’ fancy—is about 25 miles northwest of Nashville, off Highway 12 N. You’ll have to watch for the plastic-covered growing houses or the address on the mailbox because there isn’t a sign marking the nursery. You’ll also be hard-pressed to find prices on their merchandise. But not to worry: The prices are always reasonable. In fact, they’re so good that we usually feel like we’re practically stealing the merchandise. Little Marrowbone Farm is generally open daily, but it’s a good idea to call before visiting, as hours vary.