Welcome to the beautiful Cleveland, Tennessee area also known as the Business center of the Ocoee Recreational Region...a rapidly growing area of happy, friendly people with a city population of approximately 39,000 and county population of approximately 90,000. People living the good life enjoying the areas natural beauty and picturesque setting. Cleveland is not only a great place to live, it is also a great place to work with a variety of industry such as Bowater, Olin, Master Foods, Coke Cola, Duracell, Whirlpool and more, which give economic stability for an exceptional workforce.
The greater Cleveland area is within a short drive to many thriving cities...Chattanooga is only a 30-minute drive, Knoxville about an hour and Atlanta, Georgia about 2 hours. A short commute to all the entertainment and cultural events that you could imagine for young and old alike.
We have a moderate climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are temperate, allowing residents to enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities including swimming in the Hiwassee River or white water rafting on the Ocoee River. The Fall colors are breathtaking. The average snowfall if only 5 inches in the Winter giving just enough snow for the kids to have fun, and adults can still get around. Spring is gorgeous with the fragrance of dogwoods and wildflowers.
There are golf courses both public and private delighting golfers of all skill levels practically year round.
Cleveland residents take pride in their award-winning public schools...there is an excellent teacher to student ratio, producing one of the best educated communities in the nation...local schools offer special programs for the gifted, the handicapped, and for adults wishing to further their education...there are high-tech comprehensive schools with a wide range of elective courses to prepare students for college or the workforce.
Every school in the system is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Higher education is available locally through Cleveland State Community College and Lee University who are busy preparing the future leaders of our country.
The Cleveland Public Library has been recently moved to provide more information, education and knowledge to our community, with the old library becoming a monument in the area.
Religion plays a very important part of life in the Cleveland area and there are a number of warm and friendly houses of worship ready to welcome you and your family. Cleveland and Bradley County have over 200 churches representing most denominations.
Medical services are state of the art in the Cleveland area, Skyridge providing the best in medical care. Professional and friendly Doctors, Surgeons, Specialists and a variety of convenient Specialty Clinics and Care Centers are also found here.
The area offers a broad economic base and a well educated work force...much of that due to the steady expansion of the greater Cleveland area. An active and effective Chamber of Commerce works steadily to attract new businesses, diversified enterprises, and tourists to the region. Our business and industrial center is the 5th largest in the State.
Cleveland is more than just friendly people living a great lifestyle in beautiful surroundings. Cleveland has HOMES...comfortable homes in pleasant neighborhoods offering a broad selection of new and resale homes. There are a variety of homes in planned communities, spectacular executive homes in new developments...and in the quiet, clean suburbs. There are homes in lovely rural areas where you can be close to nature...homes in neighborhoods with special amenities. There are homes in every imaginable style and price range, homes close to schools, employment, recreation, shopping and medical facilities. Homes ideal for retirement or for raising a family.
Cleveland, Tennessee is a GREAT place to live, work and play! Won't you come join us?