Monnie Tom Cheves (February 14, 1902 – August 14, 1988) was an American politician and professor.^[2] He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.^[3]

Cheves was the son of Miranda Hall and Thomas Taylor Cheves.^{[citation needed]} Cheves attended Natchitoches Central High School, Louisiana State University and Northwestern State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.^[4] He was a professor at Northwestern State University and Samford University, Dean of Education at Nocholla State College, assistant to the president of Chipola College and a football and basketball coach at Natchitoches High School.^[1]

In 1952 Cheves was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives, serving until 1960.^[3]

Cheves died in August 1988 in Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of 86.^[1] He was buried in Fern Park Cemetery.^[1]