The City of Cleveland is the county seat of Bradley County, Tennessee, located in the extreme southeastern corner of the state. Cleveland is located 28 miles northeast of Chattanooga, 82 miles southwest of Knoxville, 124 miles north of Atlanta, 172 miles north of Birmingham, and 181 miles southeast of Nashville.  It is located on Interstate 75, US Highways 11 and 64, and State Routes 60, 74, 40 and 2. 

The City of Cleveland is a fast-growing community that has retained its "hometown" feel. Convenient to numerous tourist attractions ranging from whitewater rafting and mountain climbing to shopping and big-city culture, Cleveland offers a high quality of life to its residents.

Cleveland has a growing economy facilitated by a strong industrial base and fast-evolving retail market. The area is home to 11 Fortune 500 manufacturing companies as well as increasing the tourism component of the economy, with its proximity to the mountains, whitewater rafting, and Cherokee Indian heritage. Its location along the Interstate 75 corridor offers transportation advantages to residents and industries. Regional educational and vocational opportunities, anchored by a wide selection of area private and public colleges and universities, provide a competitive advantage for future workers. A solid secondary educational system, funded in part by the City, ensures a fresh supply of qualified college- and workforce-bound individuals.

With the breath-taking beauty of the area, high standard of living and friendly, "hometown" feel, coupled with the community's unwavering commitment to ensure an even brighter future, Cleveland is a great place to live, work, play and visit.

The City has a highly diversified economy, having the sixth largest number of manufacturing companies of any community in the state, and being a regional shopping destination and health care provider for surrounding counties in Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina.  Among the major private-sector employers in the area are:  Arch Chemicals, Inc., Bowater Newsprint – Calhoun Operations, Brown Stove Works, Charleston Hosiery, Cleveland Chair Co., Duracell USA, Hardwick Clothes, Jackson Manufacturing, Johnston Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Master Foods, Whirlpool, Newlywed Foods, Olin Corporation, Peyton’s Southeastern, President Baking, Rubbermaid, Schering Plough, and United Knitting.

The City and County are both growing at a moderate rate.  Commercial growth has exceeded the previous year total in spite of the slower national economy.  The City has shown consistent growth throughout its history.

Cleveland is served by Southern Railway, Greyhound bus line, numerous common freight carriers, and barge service from the Hiwassee River by Charleston Marine Transport, Inc.  The City owns Hardwick Field, a general aviation airport.  Chattanooga’s Lovell Field, with both general aviation and commercial aviation capability, is approximately thirty minutes south on Interstate 75.

The City has two institutions of higher learning: Lee University, a 4-year liberal arts school, and Cleveland State Community College, a 2-year technical and community college.  The City School System has one primary school, five elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one alternative school.

 The school system consistently ranks among the top ten public systems in the state on the American College Test (ACT) for college entrance.

Cleveland is home to 8 City-owned and maintained recreational parks, including a handicap park and a nature park.  The City also owns and maintains 2 community centers, a soccer complex, a golf course and a greenway with 2 miles of walking paths.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $145,419

Demographics

Population in July 2007: 39,190. Cleveland covers 24.9 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 980 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 37311, 37312, 37320, 37323, 37364 - Area code: 423

Weather

The average elevation is 875 feet above sea level, the terrain being the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.  The climate is seasonal, but moderate, with mild winters and summers.  The average annual rainfall is 54.6” and the relative humidity is 72%.  The City is a short distance from the Smoky Mountains and the Cherokee National Forest, site of the 1996 Olympic canoe and kayak events on the scenic Ocoee River.  Outdoor recreational activities are plentiful. 

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