The holiday season is a busy time in Cheatham County. There is lots to do and see. The Cheatham County Historical and Genealogical Association is selling a 2025 ornament. You can purchase them at the gift shop during business hours (835 S Main St, Ashland City, TN). And there are lots of tree lighting events, parades and opportunities to purchase gifts made from local craftpeople. Here is a list of the major events.
December 4
Tree Lighting Ceremony at South Cheatham Library
358 North Main Street
Kingston Springs, Tennessee
(615) 952-4752
Time: 7:00 p.m.
This event kicks off the holiday season in Kingston Springs. There will be a detour around the library area via Westview Drive and Moores Circle will be in place from 6:45 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Public Safety Officers will be onsite to assist with traffic flow.
December 5
Pleasant View Tree Lighting Ceremony
Balthrop Park
2622 Church Street
Pleasant View, Tennessee
(615) 760-0600
Time: 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Join us as we sing carols and light the city’s Christmas tree! The Pleasant View Girl Scouts and local churches will help lead participants in song. Treats will be provided to eat and drink. The city sponsors the event to bring forth the Christmas season.
December 5 through December 29, 2025
Mistletoe Trail
Riverbluff Park
175 Old Cumberland Street
Ashland City, Tennessee
Time: 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. nightly
This is an annual, festive walk-through experience featuring dozens of uniquely decorated trees, twinkling lights, and holiday cheer at every turn! The tree lighting takes place on December 5 at 6:00 p.m., Paws and Claus offering photos of pets with Santa takes place on December 9 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Not-so-Silent Night will occur on December 12 at 6:00 p.m. This is a magical hour of live Christmas music featuring a full band and talented singers, all set on the stage at the beautiful Christmas Tree Trail! The first 100 guests will receive a free drink from the Daily Press Coffee truck—perfect for keeping warm while you enjoy the show!
December 6
Town of Pleasant View Christmas Parade
Downtown Pleasant View
Pleasant View, Tennessee
(615) 746-0600
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Alisha Dozier Duncan is the Grand Marshall of the 2025 parade. Many participants will be throwing candy along the parade route, plus the Pleasant View Jeepers Club will be accepting new,unwrapped toys for the Pleasant View Toy Drive. The parade travels from the north end of the bypass (12 North) south on Highway 12, through the center of town, and ends at Riverbluff Park after turning right onto the bypass.
December 6
Ashland City Christmas Parade
Downtown Ashland City
Ashland City, Tennessee
(615) 792-7553
Time: 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
This year’s parade theme is “Christmas Songs”! Whether it’s “Jingle Bells,” “Silent Night,” or “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” floats will be decorated with the theme and crews dressed to it. Let the music of the season inspire holiday celebrations. It will be the most musical and magical parade yet!The parade route will go from the north end of Main Street (Clarksville Side) to the south end of Main Street (Nashville Side).
December 7, 2025
A Kingston Springs Christmas
LL Burns Park
501 Park Street
Kingston Springs, Tennessee
Time: 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
The event will feature live festive decorations, music, food trucks, a lighted tractor showcase, and activities for the family, including photos with Santa, with the night concluding with a fireworks display and lots of holiday cheer!
December 13, 2025
Town of Ashland City Holiday Market
175 Old Cumberland Street
Ashland City, Tennessee
Time: 9:00 a.m. until noon
Come down and shop from local craftspeople for the holidays and see some awesome cars and trucks. There will also be food vendors. Don’t forget to bring non-perishable food items to donate to a food drive.
December 13, 2025
Town of Pegram Christmas in the Park
Pegram City Park
308 Highway 70 East/Lakeview Drive
Pegram, Tennessee
Time: 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Join your friends and neighbors under the pavilion at Pegram Park for a roaring fire, hot cocoa, chili, music, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. The winners of the annual Christmas decoration contest will be announced at this event. Residents of Kingston Springs and Pegram are eligible to enter.
December 14, 2025
Santa’s Workshop
Jones Farm
1855 New Hope Road
Joelton, Tennessee
(615) 933-3833
Time: Begins at noon
Get in the holiday spirit at Santa’s Workshop. This is a magical day of Christmas cheer, local shopping, and family fun at Jones Farm! There will be local holiday vendors, carolers and love music, a live nativity scene, and photos with Santa. Bundle up and bring the whole family for a joyful day on the farm.
December 20, 2025
Winter Wonderland Christmas Performances
Sycamore High School
1021 Old Clarksville Highway
Pleasant View, Tennessee
Text (615) 681-7172
Time: 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
A project of the Arts Alliance, Winter Wonderland Christmas Performances at Sycamore High School is a review of recital performances for the holidays. The curtain rises at 2:00 p.m. and the dance recital begins at 4:00 p.m. Acrobatics starts at 6:00 p.m.
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