Cleveland

Cleveland is a mid-sized city in southeastern Tennessee where residential neighborhoods and commercial streets unfold between gentle hills and creek valleys. The city stretches between parallel ridges that descend from the Appalachian range, giving it a varied landscape.

The settlement grew in the 1830s as an administrative seat and took its name to honor an officer from the War of Independence. During the 20th century, it expanded through textile mills and later through educational institutions that attracted new residents.

Churches and community centers spread across the city, reflecting the religious life that plays an important part in daily routines here. On weekends, local parks fill with families gathering for picnics or playing sports together.

Drivers can reach the city easily via several main roads that enter from all directions and cross through the center. Visitors walking around should note that many areas outside the downtown are spread out and lack sidewalks.

Every October, the downtown transforms for one evening into a large outdoor costume party that thousands attend. The gathering has grown over decades into a fixed date when people from across the region come together.

Location: Bradley County

Inception: 1837

Elevation above the sea: 265 m

Website: http://cityofclevelandtn.com

GPS coordinates: 35.17140,-84.87110

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:10