Not to take a side in this discussion, but just an FYI, I got 3 of the 4 available hunts at Cheatham.
When the quota hunts first became available, I was online at 8:00am that morning and got my first 2 choices, then when the leftovers became available, I got on at 8:00am and got my third choice. I know the system was a little bogged down and it took me a couple of tries, but I was able to get 3 of the 4 available hunts and I think that's the most possible, the way it's set up.
Like you, I wish Cheatham were open this week. I saw several good deer moving last week, but not the big boys yet. I'm guessing this week they are running around wondering where everyone is. I'm sure there will still be some activity next week. At least I hope so.
I don't know what TWRA's logic or reasoning was on these hunt dates and closed dates, but I was able to draw the available hunts as I think TWRA intended for the system to work.