Today Cleveland, TN has a population of approximately 40,000 people, and due to its diverse economy, safe environment, strong community and education opportunities, the city has been frequently acclaimed as one of the nation’s best residential locations. In fact, Cleveland was just recognized by BusinessWeek.com as one of America’s “50 Best Places to Raise a Family.” The city is home to Cleveland State Community College, the Church of God Theological Seminary, and Lee University, a private, four-year institution. Cleveland boasts the quality of life and cost of living of smaller metropolitan areas, but with a wide gamut of attractions and close proximity to Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville, residents of Cleveland have access to everything they could possibly want. Cleveland itself offers excellent shopping and dining at either locally owned businesses or brand name fashion stores and chain restaurants. For a unique experience, historic downtown Cleveland features charming shops, antique stores, cafes and eateries that make for perfect afternoon outings. And for a night of theater and entertainment, Cleveland’s first community playhouse—the Village Green Playhouse—is a black box style theater that hosts many of the city’s talented production companies and performances that range from literary dramas to Broadway musicals. History buffs will love touring Cleveland’s treasured heritage sites, such as the Red Clay State Historical Park, which features a replicated Cherokee farm and council house where the Cherokee Nation was first notified of their impending evacuation on the Trail of Tears. Also, Cleveland offers the Museum Center at 5ive Points, which highlights the history of the Ocoee Region, and the Cleveland Downtown Historic Walking Tour, which allows residents and visitors to become more familiar with the city’s urban history and architecture. Because of Cleveland’s beautiful natural setting, the city’s residents enjoy a variety of outdoor recreation from hiking and bicycling to camping and boating. The nearby Cherokee National Forest offers 625,000 acres of forested beauty and breathtaking scenery, including a waterfall, Parksville Lake, and the Ocoee River—America’s only Olympic River with opportunities for canoeing and kayaking, as well as intense whitewater rafting. For a picturesque stroll, the Cherokee National Forest also features the Ocoee Regional Nature Center with an arboretum, pond, gazebo and bog garden.

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