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TABLE OF CONTENTS Attractions/Adventure .......................................................................... 2 Attractions/Cherokee Heritage...................................................................4 Attractions/Civil War ............................................................................ 6 Attractions/Farm Fun .................................................................................. 8 Attractions/Religious Heritage..................................................................10 Outfitters ............................................................................................ 12 Recreation .......................................................................................... 14 Area Map ............................................................................................ 16 Lodging .............................................................................................. 18 Dining ................................................................................................. 20 Shopping ............................................................................................ 22 Events ................................................................................................. 24 Arts & Culture ............................................................................................. 26 Tennessee Trails ................................................................................. 28 General Information .......................................................................... 30 Photo credits include James Cocks, Brent Templeton, Jonathan Smith, Tennessee Photographic Services. Special thanks to Kevin and Kim Brooks, Jeff Cocks, Lonnie Setlich, Dr. Carroll Van West, Dewey Woody. Cleveland/Bradley Tourism Development 225 Keith St SW • PO Box 2275 Cleveland TN 37320-2275 423-472-6587 • Toll Free: 1-800-472-6588 © 2019 Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved. Welcome to Cleveland, Tennessee …your gateway to the Ocoee Region. Whether you’re cruising in a vintage car, like this awesome 1941 Buick convertible, or your family SUV, visit us and find your adventure! However you roll, we hope you will make Bradley County – Cleveland and Charleston, Tennessee – part of your travel plans. Enjoy nature’s playground in the Cherokee National Forest, the Ocoee and Hiwassee rivers, charming downtowns and nearby urban life. Make Cleveland your headquarters while visiting Southeast Tennessee and “let’s adventure, y’all!” TNVACATION.COM VisitClevelandTN.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTSAttractions/Adventure .......................................................................... 2Attractions/Cherokee Heritage...................................................................4Attractions/Civil War ............................................................................ 6Attractions/Farm Fun ..................................................................................8 Attractions/Religious Heritage..................................................................10Outfitters ............................................................................................ 12 Recreation .......................................................................................... 14Area Map ............................................................................................ 16Lodging .............................................................................................. 18Dining ................................................................................................. 20Shopping ............................................................................................ 22Events ................................................................................................. 24 Arts & Culture .............................................................................................26Tennessee Trails ................................................................................. 28General Information .......................................................................... 30Photo credits include James Cocks, Brent Templeton, Jonathan Smith, Tennessee Photographic Services. Special thanks to Kevin and Kim Brooks, Jeff Cocks, Lonnie Setlich, Dr. Carroll Van West, Dewey Woody.

Cleveland/Bradley Tourism Development225 Keith St SW • PO Box 2275Cleveland TN 37320-2275423-472-6587 • Toll Free: 1-800-472-6588 © 2019 Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome to Cleveland, Tennessee…your gateway to the Ocoee Region.

Whether you’re cruising in a vintage car, like this awesome 1941 Buick convertible, or your family SUV, visit us and find your adventure! However you roll, we hope you will make Bradley County – Cleveland and Charleston, Tennessee – part of your travel plans. Enjoy nature’s playground in the Cherokee National Forest, the Ocoee and Hiwassee rivers, charming downtowns and nearby urban life. Make Cleveland your headquarters while visiting Southeast Tennessee and “let’s adventure, y’all!”

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RIVER ADVENTURESOcoee RiverCleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce 225 Keith St SW • 423-472-6587 VisitClevelandTN.comLocated in the Cherokee National Forest in neighboring Polk County, the Ocoee River offers various skill levels of kayaking, canoeing and whitewater rafting. The Ocoee River’s Class III and IV rapids make it the most popular whitewater river in the nation and site of the 1996 Olympic whitewater events. To book a rafting trip on America’s Olympic River, contact a Chamber-member outfitter listed on page 12 or search for outfitters on our website.

Ocoee Whitewater CenterHighway 64 W, Copperhill 423-496-5197 • 1-877-692-6050 fs.usda.gov/cherokee Open daily, April-Nov; Friday-Sunday, Thanksgiving-March. Nestled in the mountains of the Cherokee National Forest, the OWC is a great place to hike the trail system, mountain bike, view a

native garden, explore exhibits or watch a race. The center was the site of the 1996 Olympic Slalom Canoe/Kayak Competition. Fully handicap accessible. Day use parking and special events may require a fee.

Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park423-263-0050 • TNStateParks.com/parks/about/Hiwassee-OcoeeThis Tennessee State Park offers rafting, tubing, fishing, biking, camping, picnicking and hiking. Internationally-recognized whitewater sites, the Ocoee and Hiwassee rivers, are well known for their scenic beauty and recreational adventures. A portion of the John Muir State Scenic Trail crosses the park. A section of the Hiwassee offers trophy-sized trout. Visit the website for park features and details.

Hiwassee RiverCleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce 225 Keith St SW • 423-472-6587 VisitClevelandTN.comHiwasseeBlueway.com

The Hiwassee River is the first designated State Scenic River in Tennessee. The river offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities such as canoeing, fishing, hiking and nature photography in the northeastern section and skiing, boating and paddling in Charleston (North Bradley County). Numerous public access sites provide boat-launching ramps. Picnic areas, sanitary facilities and primitive camping are also available.

Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge - Sandhill Crane ViewingTNWatchableWildlife.org During winter migration, thousands of sandhill cranes make the Hiwassee River area their feeding grounds from about November – February. Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency maintains a viewing area where visitors can see the birds as well as hear the symphony of their unique calls to one another. Bring binoculars for optimal viewing of cranes and other wildlife. A festival celebrates this migration each year in January.

Tennessee RiverCleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce 225 Keith St SW • 423-472-6587 VisitClevelandTN.com The Tennessee River is formed at the confluence of the Holston and French Broad rivers just east of Knoxville. The largest tributary of the Ohio River, it meets the Hiwassee near Bradley County. Great for boating, fishing, water sports and viewing wildlife, the Tennessee has been referred to as the Cherokee River, but the Cherokee called it “Tanasi,” which is the origin of our state name.

Conasauga RiverConasauga River Alliance 706-695-3950 • ConasaugaRiver.orgThis river begins high in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Georgia and descends rapidly north into Tennessee. The Conasauga is a great place for swimming, fishing, hunting, snorkeling and boating. It is the habitat for over 90 species of fish and 25 species of freshwater mussels.

MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES Cherokee National Forest USDA Forest Service2800 Ocoee St • 423-476-9700 fs.usda.gov/cherokeeWith 625,000 acres of unspoiled natural beauty, the Cherokee National Forest offers exciting and relaxing recreational opportunities. Activities enjoyed by millions each year are camping, hiking, picnicking, hunting, fishing, swimming and boating on Parksville Lake. The forest’s Ocoee Scenic Byway, the first scenic byway designated in the nation, winds along Parksville Lake and the Ocoee River. Mountaintops overlooking the Chilhowee recreational area offer breathtaking scenes. In autumn, the Cherokee National Forest is ablaze with color. Late October and early November are usually the best times for seeing nature’s beauty pageant at its pinnacle. Colors peak first at the higher elevations, then slide down the mountains into the river valleys. For color predictions, contact the Cherokee National Forest Fall Color Hotline at 1-800-204-6366. Parking fees in some areas.

Cherohala SkywayCleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce 225 Keith St SW • 423-472-6587 Cherohala.comThis beautiful 48-mile driving tour crosses through the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests connecting Tellico Plains in Southeast Tennessee to Robbinsville, NC. Incredible mountain views change with every season. You’ll want to visit again and again. A brochure is available at the Chamber.

Ocoee Horseride515 Old Bacon Rd, Charleston423-432-2376 • OcoeeHorseride.comRide the hills of Tennessee on one of 12 friendly, majestic horses of various breeds. This privately-owned ranch offers incredible mountain views just 10 minutes from Cleveland. Book a trail trip or riding lessons today!

Ocoee Zipz 1985 Hwy 64, Old Copper Rd, Ocoee877-794-7947 • OcoeeZipz.com Fly through the trees along the Ocoee River on the first major adventure activity to open in the Ocoee River gorge since whitewater rafting began in 1976.

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Reeling in a few fish in Charleston on the Hiwassee River.

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Take a wild ride on the whitewater rapids of the Ocoee River or a chilled-out float on the Hiwassee! Hike to incredible mountaintop views or just relax with a great day of fishing! These adventures and more await you in and around Cleveland, Tennessee.

TOWN ADVENTURESAR Workshop® 125 Inman St E, Suite 101 (423) 584-6212ARWorkshop.comBoutique DIY studio offering hands-on classes for creating custom home decor from raw materials. An instructor helps you make custom wood & framed signs, canvas pillows, lazy susans, centerpiece boxes, tote bags, and more! Available for private parties/events.

Hiwassee River Heritage Center8746 Hiwassee St, Charleston 423-665-3373 HiwasseeHeritage.comDiscover a compelling, nationally significant story. The banks of the Hiwassee River were witness to dramatic and tragic history including the military operations of the Trail of Tears and significant Civil War strategy. These stories and more are detailed at the center.

Greenway of Cleveland/Bradley County423-728-7105 CBCGreenway.comThe paved linear corridor ribbons alongside Mouse Creek and provides a beautiful path for walkers, joggers, bicyclists and skaters. The Greenway is being completed by phases and is still under development. Currently, it stretches from Cleveland’s Historic Downtown to beyond Home Depot. See the Greenway website for a map and more information.

Johnston Woods Bike Trails298 Brymer Creek Rd • 423-476-5586JohnstonWoods.org

This multi-use trail system is designed mainly for mountain biking on the 380-acre Johnston Woods Retreat Center property. The trail is currently 4.5 miles with plans for further development.

Museum Center at 5ive Points200 East Inman St • 423-339-5745 MuseumCenter.org Open Tuesday-Friday, 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm.Experience Southern Appalachian regional history from pre-Cherokee until today, interpreted in the permanent exhibit, “River of Time.” Changing exhibits highlight topics such as Cherokee pottery, Civil War history, quilts and the early industrial era. The unique museum store features high-end arts and crafts from the Southern Appalachian region.Meeting facilities and catering available.Handicap accessible. Admission $5 for adults and $4 for children and seniors.

Paint Cup Creative Studio4675 N Lee Highway, Suite 3ThePaintCup.comSolo and group creative enthusiasts can allow their artistic interests to flourish. Bring a favorite beverage and relax as a local artist guides you to create your own masterpiece. Experience an exciting paint and sip, creative night with friends, or come to make new ones.

Solve and Split Escape Room4675 N Lee Highway, Suite 3 (423) 284-0401SolveAndSplit.comOwner has played escape games all over the USA to ensure he gives his customers the best possible experience. Players find clues and solve puzzles that will lead to eventually completing the final objective in the game. Each escape game has its own theme with meticulously crafted puzzles, challenges and objectives. Solve before time runs out and conquered the best escape room in Cleveland, TN.

Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Cleveland Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce 225 Keith St SW 423-472-6587 VisitClevelandTN.comThis walking tour allows you to experience Cleveland’s unique history. Sites along the tour include Craigmiles Opera House where John Phillip Sousa introduced his march The Diplomat; Café Roma, fine dining in a historic building that once housed the local newspaper; and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, a Gothic Revival structure rich in local folklore. The self-guided tour brochure is available at the Chamber.

REGIONAL FUNChattanooga Lookouts AT&T Park201 Power Alley, Chattanooga 423-267-2208 Lookouts.comDouble A team of the Minnesota Twins and charter member of the Southern League. Scheduled play in AT&T Park is from April through September with playoffs after regular season. Handicap accessible.

Dollywood2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigion Forge 800-365-5996 Dollywood.com Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Smoky Mountains and the spirit of its people in a place that’s fun for all ages. Taste award-winning recipes, experience heart-pounding thrills and enjoy incredible performances sure to become memories you’ll treasure.

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Explore Red Clay State Park, full of history and beauty.

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Passport to Explore Cherokee HeritageCleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce, 225 Keith St SW, 423-472-6587VisitClevelandTN.comTravel back in time with this tour of historic sites in Charleston, Calhoun and Cleveland, Tennessee. Research is ongoing and historical accounts are currently being discovered in this area. Present-day Charleston, was once the location of the federal Cherokee Indian Agency (1820-1833), providing protection for the Cherokee people. In prior years (1785 – 1820) and in previous locations, the Agency was responsible for issuing passports for visitors to enter the Cherokee Nation. The idea of a passport emphasizes that this was a separate nation from the United States of America. Red Clay in southern Bradley County was the last eastern council grounds of the Cherokee Nation. For detailed descriptions of all researched sites in the area, pick up your Passport to Explore Cherokee Heritage at the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce. Following is a sampling of sites you will find detailed in the Passport brochure.

BRADLEY COUNTYFort Cass (non-extant)Fort Cass was the military headquarters for the entire 1838 Removal, now known as the Trail of Tears. It was a collection of many encampments covering approximately 30 square miles, which includes present-day Charleston and stretches toward Cleveland. Under the command of Gen. Winfield Scott, it was the one of three major federal emigration depots where Native Americans, mostly Cherokee, were assembled and held under supervision of federal troops. Rattlesnake Springs (NR Listed 1975) was one of the encampments within Fort Cass and is the most recognizable name associated with this area. The springs are located off Dry Valley Road on a privately-owned farm operated by the Moore family since 1850. Learn more about this historic area at the Hiwassee River Heritage Center.

Henegar House428 Market St, Charleston (private residence; view from street)Henry B. Henegar served as wagonmaster and secretary under Chief John Ross and accompanied the Cherokee on their removal west. Henegar returned to Charleston and constructed his brick, Federal Style home circa 1849. The home was constructed on the military barracks site at Fort Cass. During the Civil War, the home (NR Listed 1976) was used as headquarters for Union and Confederate generals.

Hiwassee River Heritage Center8746 Hiwassee St, Charleston 423-665-3373 HiwasseeHeritage.comPresent-day Charleston was once the site of the Indian Agency and eventually Ft. Cass, the military headquarters for the entire Cherokee Trail of Tears operation. Discover this important story and more at this National Park Service Certified Trail of Tears Interpretive Site.

Lewis Ross Homesite/ Barrett Hotel373 Market St, Charleston (private residence; view from street)A home was built on this site in 1820 by Lewis and Frances Holt Ross. Lewis, brother of Chief John Ross, was a successful busi-nessman. This was one of several homes and structures built and owned by Lewis Ross in the area of the Cherokee Agency. After the Removal, the house was owned by S.S. Barrett and served as a hotel for weary travelers. Fires in the 1880s and many house alterations have significantly changed the original appearance of the home.

Cherokee Chieftain – Trail of the Whispering GiantsMuseum Center at 5ive Points 200 Inman St E, Downtown ClevelandThe Cherokee Chieftain, carved by widely acclaimed sculptor Peter “Wolf” Toth, was presented to the city of Cleveland as a gift in 1974. The Chieftain stands majestically on the front lawn of the Museum Center

at 5ive Points as a proud reminder of the region’s significant Cherokee Indian heritage. Toth carved at least one statue in each of the 50 states. These works are collectively known as the Trail of the Whispering Giants.

Hair Conrad Cabin433 Blythewood Rd SW, Cleveland (shown by appointment, 423-476-8942) Cherokee leader, Hair Conrad, constructed his single-pen log dwelling circa 1804. Adopting Euroamerican building practices, Conrad also became assimilated with the Euroamerican culture. He served as a delegate to the Cherokee Constitutional Convention in 1827 and the National Committee of the Cherokee Nation in 1836. In 1838, Hair Conrad led one of the first detachments of Cherokee to Oklahoma. The cabin is on the National Register of Historic Places and is located on the 350-acre Blythewood Farms.

Red Clay State Historic Area1140 Red Clay Park Rd, Cleveland 423-478-0339 TNStateParks.com/parks/about/red-clay Open March-November, 8 am-sunset; December-February, 8 am-4:30 pm; closed December 22-January 1.Red Clay is the last eastern council grounds of the Cherokee Nation from 1832-1838. At

Red Clay Council Grounds (NR Listed 1972), a proposed removal treaty with the United States in October 1835 was unanimously rejected by the Cherokee. Red Clay is a certified interpretive site on the Trail of Tears. A Cherokee farm and council house have been replicated to offer a glimpse of how the area might have looked 185 years ago. The sacred council spring produces over 400,000 gallons of sapphire-blue water a day. An interpretative center houses a theater, exhibits and artifacts. Recreational facilities include a 500-seat amphitheater, a picnic pavilion, picnic area with grills and tables, and a two-mile loop trail with a limestone overlook tower. Limited handicap accessibility. Take Blue Springs Road or Dalton Pike off Hwy. 64 Bypass and follow signs.

John Ross FarmRed Hill Valley Rd, ClevelandThe last homeplace of Principal Chief John Ross east of the Mississippi River was a large farm located in the Flint Springs Community. Ross and his family lived here until removal to present-day Oklahoma. Identified by a metal DAR marker, the farm is only four miles from Red Clay Council Grounds and less than a half mile from where the Red Clay Mission was located.

The Ocoee Region was once the Cherokee Nation with villages, mission and farms. The Cherokee Council Grounds were at Red Clay (1832-1837) and the Charleston area was the center of the tragic Trail of Tears.Discover this important story of human sacrifice and survival in the Cherokees’ beloved eastern homeland.

John “Jack” Walker, Jr. Homeplace US 11 and Paul Huff Pkwy, ClevelandJohn “Jack” Walker, Jr. was the son of Major John Walker, a veteran who fought with Andrew Jackson at the battle of Horseshoe Bend and the grandson of Nancy Ward. His two wives were Nancy Bushyhead who lived with her brother Rev. Jesse Bushyhead, and Emily Stanfield Meigs Walker, the granddaughter of Indian Agent Return J. Meigs. His two-story log house was located near the intersection of Hwy 11 and Paul Huff Parkway. A historical marker designating the location of the home is located near Hwy 11.

Emily Meigs Walker Gravesite Fort Hill Cemetery, Worth St, ClevelandEmily Stanfield Meigs Walker was born on Oct. 25, 1808 to Timothy and Elizabeth Meigs. Timothy Meigs was the son of Return Jonathan Meigs, Indian Agent to the Cherokee and Revolutionary War hero. She and husband John “Jack” Walker, Jr. lived in the Amohee district (present-day northern Bradley County) of the Cherokee Nation. The marriage ended in tragedy with the murder of Jack by James Forman in August 1834. According to her grave stone, Emily died at the age of 82.

McMINN COUNTYGov. Joseph McMinn GraveNorth Main St, CalhounFormer Governor Joseph McMinn is buried at Shiloh Presbyterian Cemetery where a Cherokee Mission was once located. After serving as Tennessee Governor from 1815 - 1821, McMinn served as the Indian Agent at the Cherokee Agency from 1823 until he died at his desk in 1824.

Sarah Elizabeth Ross Grave820 Hwy 163, CalhounThe daughter of Lewis and Frances Ross is buried at Calhoun Methodist Church in Calhoun. She fell ill and died at age 2.

MEIGS COUNTYCherokee Removal Memorial Park6800 Blythe Ferry Ln, BirchwoodThis beautiful memorial park, complete with a boardwalk, overlook shelter on top of the bluff and a visitors center remembers one of the worst acts of “man’s inhumanity to man.” In 1838, 9,000 Cherokee and Creek camped here while waiting to cross the Tennessee River on their forced removal, now known as the “Trail of Tears.” Near the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge, the park features grand views of the Tennessee River.

POLK COUNTYNancy Ward GraveHighway 411, BentonAt 17, Nancy Ward earned the name of Ghighau or “Beloved Woman” for rallying the Cherokee warriors to victory after her husband died in battle. This act of bravery catapulted Ward onto the Women’s Council and the Council of Chiefs. Her high standing among her people, her remarriage in the 1750s to English trader Bryant Ward, and her desire for peaceful coexistence made Ward a trusted liaison to the newly arriving white settlers. In 1923, the Nancy Ward Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution erected a monument on her grave. Newsweek.com named Nancy Ward first on a timeline of women political pioneers.

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Fort Hill CemeteryWorth Street, ClevelandThe Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), the major Federal veterans organization, erected one of their few monuments in the South at Fort Hill Cemetery’s entrance in 1914. This monument is one of only three in Tennessee. Because of Fort Hill’s commanding views overlooking downtown, the railroad and adjacent turnpikes, Federal troops occupied the cemetery during the Civil War. Fort Hill is also the site of the Isabelle Tucker Hardwick Monument, dedicated in 2009 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy to the 270 unknown Confederate soldiers buried here. Also here are the graves of such notable local citizens as Civil War diarist Myra Inman Carter, Colonel Spencer Boyd and Judge Levi Trewhitt, all of whom played significant roles in the county’s Civil War and Reconstruction history.

Museum Center at 5ive Points200 Inman St E, Cleveland MuseumCenter.orgThe Museum Center at 5ive Points hosts a Civil War Trails marker. The museum provides an opportunity to experience Southern Appalachian regional history dating from pre-Cherokee to today in a permanent exhibit, “River of Time.” A unique on-site museum store features high-end, hand-crafted items from crafters of the Southern Appalachian region as well as a good selection of books and diaries depicting local and regional life during the Civil War.

United Daughters of the Confederacy Monument800 North Ocoee St, ClevelandLocated where Lee Highway splits at the north entrance to downtown Cleveland, this Civil War memorial was funded by the Jefferson Davis Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) in 1910. UDC chapters led efforts to memorialize the Confederacy in public monuments, museums and programs throughout the South.

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Tennessee is part of the Civil War Trails program. The quote above, inscribed on one of our local markers, shows the significance of the area during the Civil War. Local residents housed major officials from both union and confederate camps. These stories passed down through the generations are woven throughout the Civil War Trails program. More than 1,000 interpretive markers are in place at Civil War sites in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and West Virginia. Tennessee, second only to Virginia in the number of significant Civil War sites, is the only state designated as a Civil War Heritage Area in its entirety. The markers in Bradley County are located at the following sites.

• Charleston City Park, Between Worth, Wool and Market streets

• Henegar House, 428 Market St, Charleston• Museum Center at 5ive Points, 200 East Inman St, Cleveland

• Fort Hill Cemetery, Worth St, Cleveland

• Blue Springs Recreation Park, Blue Springs Rd, Cleveland

• Female Masonic Institute, 633 Ocoee St, Cleveland

Charleston Cumberland Presbyterian Church Railroad Street, CharlestonThis National Register-listed Greek Revival-style church served as a Confederate hospital in 1863. That November, troops of Company C of the 1st Tennessee Cavalry, CSA, whom largely

came from neighboring McMinn and Monroe counties, helped to evacuate the town of Charleston. That unit then joined the 38th Tennessee Infantry, led by Col. John C. Carter, in occupying this river town.

Henegar House428 Market St, Charleston (private residence) The difficult Civil War experiences of the Henegar family at this house near the Hiwassee River in downtown Charleston are related through documents and letters at the Tennessee State Library and Archives. The family suffered from occupation by both armies and the use of the house as a military headquarters, including an overnight visit from Gen. William T. Sherman. Bullet imprints are testimonies to a skirmish that took place when Gen. Joe Wheeler made a raid through this area. Years earlier during the

Cherokee Removal, 1838-1839, the baracks of Fort Cass were located at the site of the house. Henegar House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Craigmiles House – Cleveland Public Library History Branch and Archives 833 North Ocoee St, Cleveland ClevelandLibrary.orgIn 1866, business leader P. M. Craigmiles announced the beginning of post-Civil War recovery in Cleveland with the construction of this impressive Italianate-styled brick home. The home now houses the large regional and local history collection of the Cleveland Public Library. This collection contains significant records about the Civil War and Reconstruction years in Bradley County and other surrounding counties.

Bradley was a county divided. Neighbors, even families, found themselves on opposite sides of the Civil War. While the local war stories are many, these are the places accessible and interpreted for you.

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See markings where soldiers’ horses gnawed the window sills and corner boards of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

“To take and hold the railroad at or east of Cleveland, Tennessee, I think is as fully as important as the taking and holding of Richmond.” - Abraham Lincoln, 30 June 1862

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produce and flowers, local art and more. Music and concession available. Check website for schedule

International Cowpea Festival and Cook-offCharleston Public Park CowpeaFestival.comIt’s the harvest festival with the funny name! Charleston was once the Cowpea Capital of the United States, growing and exporting large amounts of tiny protein- rich legumes. Whether you prefer black-eyes, crowders or purple-hulls, join us to celebrate community, agriculture and a favorite on Southern plates ...the cowpea! Always second Saturday in September. Features entertainment and family fun!

The River Maze1371 Hwy 64, Ocoee423-650-0710 • TheRiverMaze.comOpen late September – October 31This farm sits along the Ocoee River and has been in the Fetzer family for many years. This operating farm, grows soybeans, corn and wheat to sell for

grain. Some straw and hay are sold, as well as sweet corn, pumpkins and watermelons. Experience the thrill of the mazes, open each fall, while also enjoying hayrides, the goat walk, corn toss, corn box, horsey tire swings, and storytelling. Other farm fun is offered for an extra charge and pick-your-own pumpkins are available for purchase from the pumpkin patch!

REGIONAL MARKETSChattanooga Market1826 Carter StreetFirst Tennessee Pavilion, Chattanooga ChattanoogaMarket.comThe Chattanooga Market is the region’s largest producer-only arts and crafts and farmers’ market. The market is held every Sunday from April to December at the open-air First Tennessee Pavilion in Chattanooga. Hours are usually from 11 am until 4 pm but can vary for special events. The market has over 300 vendors, and attracts an audience of 6,000 visitors each weekend; admission is free.

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Tri-State Exhibition Center200 Nature’s Trail SW • 423-476-9310TSEC.orgA 92-acre multipurpose facility located off I-75, Exit 20, is available for a variety of events such as livestock shows, rodeos, horse shows, arts and craft fairs, dog shows, home and garden shows and music festivals. The center is home to several well-respected horse shows and agricultural events. Three barns with 208 stalls, three outdoor arenas and a 70,400-square-foot covered arena with bleachers are available for booking.

Bradley County Farmers Market 3110 Peerless Rd • 423-728-7004 (UT Extension – Bradley County)Open seasonally, June – SeptemberTuesday, Thursday, Saturday morningsThe star of this show is farm fresh

produce from Bradley and surrounding counties. Also at this location, Bradley County Cannery is one of only a few public canneries in Tennessee. Visitors can make appointments to learn to can fruits and vegetables.

Bradley County Farmers Market NorthBradley County Recreational Park Urbane Rd • 423-728-7035Open daily June-OctoberCovered pavilions host booths with farm fresh produce.

MainStreet Market at the MillThe Old Woolen Mill 445 Church St SEOpen Seasonally June – mid-September, Thursdays from 3 pm – 6 pm MainStreetCleveland.comThis unique market includes fresh

Soak in beautiful views as you pick your own fruit or enjoy a tasting at Morris Vineyard and Tennessee Mountainview Winery.

Apple Valley Orchard351 Weese Rd SE • 423-472-3044 1-800-503-1433 AppleValleyOrchard.comOpen January - Mid April and July, Tuesday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday, noon- 5 pm; August - October, Monday - Saturday, 9 am -6 pm, Sunday, noon - 6 pm; November - December 23, Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday, noon - 6 pm, Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 23 - January 1 and Mid April - June 30.Family-owned business that started as a hobby in the early 1960s now occupies over 40 acres and grows 30 varieties of apples. Visitors can enjoy a glass of apple cider, homemade pies, fritters and goodies from the on-site bakery and delicious fresh apples. Apple Valley has been featured in Southern Living magazine. Limited handicap accessibility. Groups welcome. Orchard tours available.

Morris Vineyard & Winery346 Union Grove Rd, Charleston 423-479-7311 • MorrisVineyard.comOpen daily 11 am - 7 pm, Sundays noon - 7 pm. From June - September, hours are extended to 9 am - 8 pm for picking your own blueberries, grapes, raspberries, blackberries and muscadines. The winery is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas days.Morris Vineyard is a family-owned and operated vineyard and winery located in the foothills of East Tennessee. The winery produces a vast selection of fine wines for all tastes, all produced and bottled on location in Charleston, Tenn. Morris Vineyard is one of the few vineyards that still offer pick-your-own-fruit. Come experience your wine amidst the natural beauty and charm featuring incredible views of the Appalachian Mountains. Call for pick-your-own-fruit availability.

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Agriculture is an important part of Southern culture and everyone likes farm fresh products. Several local farms have opened the gates to family fun and fresh produce for you to experience and enjoy!

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Faith is tightly woven into the fabric of this community. Our deep spiritual roots include being the home of the “Red Back” Church Hymnal. Known as “The City with Spirit,” Cleveland’s foundation in faith helps ensure that our community is a quality place to live, work, play and raise a family.

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Worship OpportunitiesSee Chamber website for a full list of Chamber-member churches in the area. ClevelandChamber.comGlory Land Road BrochureCleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce 225 Keith St SW • 423-472-6587 SoutheastTennessee.comTraditional, non-traditional and multicul-tural congregations dot our landscape. Cleveland is home to the international offices of the Church of God and Church of God of Prophecy as well as the Christian campus of Lee University, the fastest growing private university in Tennessee. Located on the campus of the university is the Dixon Pentecostal Research Center. The largest archive of its kind in the south, the Center is a wonderful resource of information regarding the Pen-tecostal Movement. Several local churches are more than 150 years old. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, located in downtown Cleveland, is one of our most historic and

mysterious landmarks. North Cleveland Church of God is America’s oldest continuing Pentecostal congregation, gathering for more than 100 years. These and other regional sites are described in this brochure available at the Chamber.

Church of God International Offices & Prayer Plaza2490 Keith St • 423-472-3361 ChurchOfGod.orgSince 1904, Cleveland has been home to the International Offices of the Church of God, one of America’s oldest continuing Pentecostal denominations. More than 6.5 million people claim Church of God membership around the world. A 24-acre campus at the corner of Keith and 25th streets includes three major office buildings and a Prayer Garden that is accessible to the city’s Greenway. The Leadership and Communications Center contains a small conference center that is available for public use. Office hours are 8 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with the Prayer Garden open 24/7.

Discover the Prayer Plaza located on the campus of the Church of God International Offices.

Lee University1120 N Ocoee St • 423-614-8000 LeeUniversity.eduLee University is a private, comprehensive university with over 5,000 students. Lee provides a liberal arts education in a Christ-centered environment, offering over 100 degree programs among its four colleges: Arts and Sciences, Music, Education and Religion. Its growing reputation for academic excellence can be seen in the high caliber faculty and students drawn to its campus.

Billy Graham AvenueThis street runs alongside Lee University’s campus and meets Ocoee Street near the dormitory where the reverend Billy Graham lived while attending Bob Jones College, located where Lee University is today. The city of Cleveland was granted permission by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to honor Graham, one of only three streets in the country named for the beloved evangelist.

Pentecostal Theological Seminary 900 Walker St • 423-478-1131 PTSeminary.eduA fully accredited graduate school for Christian ministry, the seminary offers a master of divinity or a master of arts in Christian ministries in several areas.

Church of God of Prophecy International Offices 3720 Keith St NW • 423-559-5100 COGOP.orgThe Church of God of Prophecy is a vibrant, worldwide body of believers, united in worship, working hand-in-hand to share God’s love and a message of hope to the broken-hearted. The Church of God of Prophecy has over 1.5 million members, worshipping in over 10,000 churches or missions in 130 nations of the world. The Church of God of Prophecy’s International Offices and Ministry Training Center are located in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Voice of Evangelism Outreach Ministries3959 Mighigan Ave Rd NE • 423-478-3456 VOE.orgThe newly-built conference venue, Omega Center International, is a gathering place where churches and generations can come together to be equipped and encouraged. The center accommodates about 5000 guests and is host to many youth conferences and worship services. The vision of OCI is to serve as a hub of revival for Cleveland and the nations.

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Museum Center at 5ive Points 200 East Inman St • 423-339-5745 MuseumCenter.orgThe Church Hymnal, famously referred to as the “Red Back,” has been a mainstay in the Southern Gospel music tradition for more than six decades. The Museum Center at 5ive Points hon-ored the Red Back’s heritage with apermanent exhibit entitled The “Red Back.” America’s Best-Loved Hymnal. The exhibit, geared for learners of all ages,

explores the local history of the Red Back from its development and first printing in Cleveland, to its widespread adoption and continuing influence on Christian music. The museum and exhibit were recently selected as an “official location” on Tennessee Music Pathways.

Several Red Back Hymnal Singings happen throughout the year. Check out our searchable calendar on VisitClevelandTN.com for scheduling details.

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Cherokee Rafting 869 Hwy 64, Ocoee 423-338-5124 or 800-451-7238 CherokeeRafting.com

High Country Adventures430 Hwy 64 East, Ocoee800-233-8594HCRivers.com

Ocoee Adventure Center4651 Hwy 64Copperhill, TN 37317866-723-8622 or 423-548-2112OcoeeAdventureCenter.com

Ocoee Inn Rafting Inc. 2496 Hwy 64, Benton423-338-2064 or 800-272-7238 OcoeeInn.com

Ocoee Outdoors 1985 Hwy 64, Benton 423-338-2438 or 800-533-7767 OcoeeOutdoors.com

Quest Expeditions 663 Hwy 64, Ocoee 423-338-2979 or 800-277-4537 QuestExpeditions.com

Wildwater Ltd4596 Hwy 64Ducktown, TN 37326866-319-8870 or 423-496-4904WildwaterRafting.com

Adventures Unlimited522 Hwy 64, Ocoee 800-662-0667AdventuresUnlimited.net

Ocoee Outdoors589 Childers Creek Road, Reliance 423-338-2438 or 800-533-7767OcoeeOutdoors.com

The Hiwassee River Blueway runs from the dam above Reliance to the confluence with the Tennessee River. The four Tennessee counties bordering the Hiwassee River are working with the National Park Service toward designation as a National Water Trail.

Rafting is available March – October on scheduled days. Check with your outfitter for scheduling information.

Anyone age 12 or over can enjoy guided trips on the Ocoee. Younger rafters and tubers can enjoy the scenic Hiwassee River.

The Hiwassee River runs through the mountains of beautiful Polk County, offering tubing, funyaking, rafting and fishing. The Hiwassee then flows through Bradley County in Charleston, later joining the Tennessee River. This section is perfect for boating, fishing, water skiing, and flatwater canoeing and paddle boarding. These Chamber-member outfitters offer activities on the Hiwassee River.

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Take the ride of your life on the whitewater rapids of the Ocoee River. Our Chamber-member outfitters and their trained guides, offer exciting excursions you’ll be talking about for years to come!

The Ocoee River is the most popular whitewater river in america and the site of the 1996 Olympic Canoe and Kayak Competition. Book your trip today on these world-famous rapids!

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Chattanooga North KOA/Cleveland 100 x x x x x x 648 Pleasant Grove Road SWMcDonald TN 37353 Private423-472-8928 Year-Round800-KOA-9039KOA.com

USDA Forest Service/ Hiwassee Ranger District3171 Highway 64 EBenton TN 37307423-5201SouthernRegion.fs.fed.us/cherokee

The following campgrounds are managed by the USDA Forest Service, whose contact information is listed above.

Chilhowee Recreational Area 83 x x x x x x xForest Service Road PublicBenton TN 37307 April-October

Lost Creek 15 x x xHighway 30 PublicBenton TN 37307 Year-Round

Parksville Lake / RV 17 x x x x x x x x Hwy 30 PublicBenton TN 37307 Year-Round

Parksville Lake / Tent 24 x x x x x x x xHwy 30 PublicBenton TN 37307 Year-Round

Quinn Springs 25 x x x x xHwy 30 PublicReliance TN 37369 Year-Round Limited Facilities in WinterSylco 12 x x xForest Service Rd 55 PublicBenton TN 37307 Year-Round

Thunder Rock 42 x x x x xForest Service Rd 45 off Hwy 64 PublicBenton TN 37307 April-October

Tumbling Creek 8 x xForest Service Rd 221 PublicDuctown TN 37326 Year-Round

The Folllowing campground is managed by Tennessee State Parks, whose contact information is also included.

Gee Creek Primitive Campground 47 x x x x x Spring Creek Rd PublicDelano TN 37325 Year-Round423-263-0050Tennessee.gov/environment/parks/Hiwassee/indexshtml

Camping available at some Outfitter Outposts.Check listings on pages 12 and 19 or websites for availability.

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BICYCLESScott’s Bicycle Centre2544 Georgetown Rd, 423-472-9891ScottsBikes.com

BOAT CENTERSCleveland Boat Center 3125 Waterlevel Hwy, 423-472-1201ClevelandBoatCenter.org

Water Workz Marine, Inc3201 APD 40, 423-476-0020WaterWorkzMarine.com

FISHING LAKES AND RIVERSChilhowee Reservoir, Conasauga River, Hiwassee River, Ocoee River, Parksville Lake, Watts Bar Reservoir, Tellico Reservoir

FISHINGSeveral area lakes and rivers offer a variety of fish — crappie, bluegill, white bass, trout, catfish, yellow bass, yellow perch and pickerel. Fishing is excellent year-round. For detailed information, maps or brochures, contact Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), state.tn.us/twra or Cherokee National Forest, 423-476-9700. fs.usda.gov/cherokee

GATHERINGS/GROUP VENUESHere’s a sampling of venues for weddings, reunions or business retreats. For more ideas, check our “Gatherings” page on VisitClevelandTN.com

Black Fox Farms 2724 Varnell Rd SW, 423-593-7522BlackFoxFarms.com

Cleveland Country Club 345 Kyle Ln NW, 423-336-2725 ClevelandCountryClub.comHiwassee River Weddings & Events839 Moss RdDelano, 423-836-6681HiwasseeRiverWeddings.comJohnston Woods Retreat Center 298 Brymer Creek Rd 423-476-5586 JohnstonWoods.org

Museum Center at 5ive Points 200 East Inman St, 423-339-5745 MuseumCenter.org

Old Woolen Mill445 Church St SE, 423-457-7433OldWoolenMill.com

Red Clay State Park Pavilion 1140 Red Clay Park Rd SW 423-478-0339

Southern Charm656 Minnis Rd, 423-715-0037SouthernCharmTN.com

The Barn at Living Water451 Hughes Rd, 423-244-3232TheBarnatLivingWater.com

Tri-State Exhibition Center200 Nature’s Trail SW McDonald, 423-476-9310TSEC.org

Welcome Valley Village867 Welcome Valley Rd, Benton 423-338-9499WelcomeValleyVillage.com

GOLFCleveland Country Club(Private)

345 Kyle Ln, 423-336-3661 ClevelandCountryClub.com

HIKING & BIKINGThe Cherokee National Forest has an extensive list of trails. Cherokee National Forest 423-476-9700 fs.usda.gov/cherokee

So much to do in our outdoor recreation paradise.

Johnston Woods Retreat Center 298 Brymer Creek Rd 423-476-5586 JohnstonWoods.org

Ocoee Whitewater Center Copperhill TN, 423-496-5197 fs.usda.gov/cherokee

MARINASLake Ocoee Marina 2496 Hwy 64, Benton 423-338-5591OcoeeInn.com

PUBLIC PARKSBradley County Recreational Park Urbane Rd, 423-728-7035 Six lighted baseball fields, four softball fields, one youth and T-ball field, batting cages, two tennis courts, BMX bike track, picnic pavilion, two concession stands. BradleyParks.com

Bradley North Park Eureka Rd 423-728-7035 Four lighted youth baseball fields and concession stand.

Charleston City ParkCorners of Worth, Market and Wool Streets Large Park with walking trails and gazebo.

Fletcher Park Tennessee Nursery Rd 423-479-4129A 720-acre passive, nature-oriented park. Five-mile walking trail, 100+ year-old springhouse, fishing pond, picnic area, boardwalk, observation walkway and amphitheater.

Greater Cleveland Soccer Complex Mouse Creek Rd 423-614-4263 Pavilion, 15 soccer fields, concession,restrooms. GRCSAFC.com

Kenneth Tinsley Recreational Park Keith Street NW423-479-4129 Four lighted softball fields, concession stand, fitness/jogging trail, picnic areas, seven tennis

courts (five lighted), playground and public swimming pool.

Mike Burke Park Eighth Street SW423-728-7035Two lighted softball fields.

Red Clay State ParkRed Clay Park Rd423-478-0339Amphitheatre, picnic pavilion, two-mile loop trail with limestone overlook tower.

TOUR/TRAVEL AGENCIESOutland Travel 6501 Waterlevel Hwy 423-478-3553 or 800-468-8526 OutlandTravel.com

WATER SKIINGParksville Lake and the Hiwassee River offer great water skiing. USDA Forest Service Ocoee/Hiwassee Ranger District 423-338-5201

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Driving Directions to Local AttractionsApple Valley Orchard 423-472-3044I-75, Exit 25. Go east off exit through 5 traffic lights. Proceed on 25th St. (Hwy 60), take Exit 74 (Spring Place Road), turn left. Go 3 miles to State Hwy 313 and turn left. Go 4 miles. Apple Valley Orchard sign is on the right. Turn left and follow signs.Cherokee Chieftain 423-479-1000I-75, Exit 25. Go east off exit to the 3rd traffic light. Turn right onto Keith St. Go to the 4th traffic light and turn left onto Inman St. Chieftain is located at Museum Center at 5ive Points on right.Cherokee National Forest 423-476-9700I-75, Exit 25. Go east off exit through 6 traffic lights. Proceed on 25th St. (Hwy 60) to Ocoee Exit (64 East). Go about 15 miles to Cherokee National Forest entrance.Church of God International Offices & Prayer Plaza 423-472-3316I-75, Exit 25. Go east off exit through 3 traffic lights. Offices and Plaza are on right.Downtown Cleveland 423-479-1000I-75, Exit 25. Go east off exit to 3rd traffic light and turn right onto Keith St. Go to 4th traffic light and turn left onto Inman St. Go about 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Ocoee St. to the Historic Square.Hiwassee River Heritage Center423-665-3373I-75, Exit 33. Turn east toward Charleston. At Hwy 11, turn left. Look for heritage center on right in about a half mile. Center is located across from Charleston School’s football field. Hiwassee State Scenic River 423-338-5201I-75, Exit 25. Go east off exit through 5 traffic lights. Proceed on 25th St. (Hwy 60) to Ocoee Exit (64 East). Stay on Hwy 64 about 7-10 miles to Hwy 411. Take 411 north and turn right onto Hwy 30.Morris Vineyard & Winery 423-479-73111-75, Exit 27. Go east on Sgt. Paul Huff Pkwy to Hwy 11. Continue east on Stuart Rd through traffic light. Turn left on Michigan Avenue Rd. Continue 2 miles to Tasso Rd and turn right. Continue to follow signs to winery, which is about 4 miles from this point.Museum Center at 5ive Points 423-339-5745I-75, Exit 25. Go east off exit to 3rd traffic light. Turn right onto Keith St. Go to 4th traffic light. Turn left onto Inman St. Museum is about 2 miles on right.Ocoee River 423-338-5201I-75, Exit 25. Go east off exit through 6 traffic lights. Proceed on 25th St. (Hwy 60) to Ocoee Exit (64 East). Cherokee National Forest ahead, Ocoee Dam #2 about 13 miles.Ocoee Whitewater Center 423-496-5197I-75, Exit 25. Go east off exit through 6 traffic lights. Proceed on 25th St. (Hwy 60) to Ocoee Exit (64 East). Stay on Hwy 64. Enter Cherokee National Forest. Go approximately 17 miles. Ocoee Whitewater Center is on right.Red Clay State Historic Park 423-478-0339I-75, Exit 25. Go east off exit through 6 traffic lights. Proceed on 25th St. (Hwy 60) to Dalton Exit, Hwy 60. Take Hwy 60 South and follow signs to park.Tri-State Exhibition Center 423-476-9310I-75, Exit 20. Go west. Center 1 mile ahead on right.

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Rest up for the next adventure at one of our quality lodging properties. Friendly staff members look forward to helping you feel right at home. Make Cleveland your home base while enjoying all the Ocoee Region and Southeast Tennessee have to offer!

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ADVENTURES UNLIMITED522 Hwy 64Ocoee800-662-0667AdventuresUnlimited.net

INN ON THE GREENWAY1411 Stuart Rd NWCleveland423-284-3056InnOnTheGreenway.com

OCOEE INN2496 Hwy 64Benton423-338-2064800-272-7238OcoeeInn.com

QUEST EXPEDITIONS633 Hwy 64 E Ocoee 423-338-2979 800-277-4537 QuestExpeditions.com

WELCOME VALLEY VILLAGE867 Welcome Valley RdBenton 423-338-9499 800-542-8567 WelcomeValleyVillage.com

Applegate Inn, 423-284-0107Baymont Inn, 423-614-5583Classic Suites, 423-339-4900Comfort Inn & Suites, 423-339-1000Days Inn, 423-476-2112Daybreak Suites Extended Stay, 423-614-2340Exclusive Quarters, 423-479-1333Heritage Inn, 423-478-1183

Holiday Inn Express, 423-790-1199Holiday Motel, 423-476-4689 Howard Johnson, 423-476-8511Knights Inn, 423-478-1137Quality Inn, 423-476-5265Red Roof Inn & Suites, 423-472-5566Royal Inn, 423-472-5850Super 8 Motel, 423-476-5555Whitewater Lodge, 423-479-7811

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CLEVELAND MOTEL 63000 Valley Hills Tr NW 423-472-2185ClevelandTravelInn.com Limited Handicap Access

DOUGLAS INN & SUITES2600 Westside Dr NW 423-559-55791-877-258-3600 DouglasInn.comLimited Handicap Access

ECONO LODGE2655 Westside Dr NW423-472-32811-800-55E-CONOEconolodge.com/hotel/tn161 Limited Handicap Access

EMBASSY SUITES CHATTANOOGAHAMILTON PLACE2321 Lifestyle WayChattanooga423-602-5100EmbassySuitesChattanooga.com

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES2815 Westside Dr NW423-664-2501Marriott.com Full Handicap Access

HAMPTON INN 4355 Frontage Road423-458-12221-800-HAMPTONCleveland.HamptonInn.comFull Handicap Access

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES130 Interstate Dr NW423-813-7300LaQuintaClevelandTN.com

MOUNTAIN VIEW INN2400 Executive Park Dr NW 423-472-1500MountainViewInn.us Limited Handicap Access

TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT160 Bernham Dr NW423-790-7799Marriott.com/hotel/travel/chatv-towneplace-suites-cleveland

THE CLEVELAND HOTEL AN IHG AFFILIATE 110 Interstate Dr 423-478-1212 1-800-439-4745IGH.com Full Handicap Access

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AMERICANAubrey’s Restaurant275 Ocoee Crossing NW • 423-472-3030AubreysRestaurants.com Full Service BarBald Headed Bistro * 201 Keith St • 423-472-6000 BaldHeadedBistro.com Fine Dining Closed SundaysBig Tom’s Backyard Grill & Bar88 Mouse Creek Rd NW • 423-790-7391Big-Toms-Backyard-Grill-Bar.business.siteBuffalo Wild Wings625 Paul Huff Pkwy • 423-472-3288BuffaloWildWings.comChili’s385 Paul Huff Parkway • 423-473-7008 Chilis.comFull Service BarCracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc1650 Clingan Ridge Dr • 423-728-4045CrackerBarrel.comFarmhouse - Cleveland *2260 Harrison Pike • 423-339-9998

Jenkins Deli * 2390 Spring Creek Blvd • 423-478-1648 Jenkins-Deli.comFull Service BarLittle Diner on 1st490 1st Street423-619-4692Panera Bread 375 Paul Huff Pkwy • 423-472-5444 PaneraBread.comThe Honey Baked Ham Co & Café4454 Frontage Rd NW • 423-476-0056HoneyBaked.comClosed Sundays

ASIANFulin’s 4878 Frontage Rd • 423-339-8700 Fulins.comFull Service Bar

BARBEQUEShane’s Rib Shack 4484 Frontage Rd • 423-476-5970MyShanes.com/shanescleveland

Stadium BBQ773 Keith St • 423-790-0002200 Paul Huff Parkway • 423-584-6188(Bradley Square Mall)StadiumBBQ.com

GREEK/ITALIANGondolier Pizza & Steak House 300 Keith St NW • 423-472-4998 GondolierPizza.com/menu.html Beer ServedOcoee Gondolier 340 Highway 64, Benton • 423-338-7299 GondolierPizza.com/menu.htmlBeer ServedTaziki’s Mediterranean Café4440 Frontage Rd NW Ste 200TazikisCafe.com

ITALIANCafé Roma * 220 North Ocoee St • 423-339-1488 CafeRomaTN.com Closed Sundays Full Service Bar

Gabriel’s Pizza2625 Keith St • 423-728-2222GabrielsPizzas.comLupi’s Pizza Pies2382 N Ocoee St • 423 476-9464Lupi.com

FAST FOODChick-Fil-A 3890 Keith St NW • 423-728-5471 ChickFilA.comClosed SundayFive Guys Burger & Fries129 Stuart Rd • 423-476-4878FiveGuys.comHardee’s 1651 25th St NW • 423-472-0581 2410 Blue Springs Rd • 423-472-6946 2780 Keith St NW • 423-472-5943 110 Bernham Dr NW • 423-479-2254 2005 Spring Place Rd SE • 423-476-2261 4083 Hwy 411, Ocoee • 423-338-4083Jersey Mike’s Subs2416 N Ocoee St • 423-790-7844JerseyMikes.com

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Adventure and discovery can surely work up an appetite! Time to refuel at one of our local eateries. From a casual bite to fine dining, local favorites to familiar brands, they all feature warm smiles and sweet tea!

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McDonald’s 1350 25th St NW • 423-479-5343 2365 APD 40 • 423-479-5624 4500 North Lee Hwy • 423-339-5898 180 U.S. Hwy 64, Ocoee • 423-338-9077 McDonalds.comPita Pit615 Paul Huff Parkway NE Ste 106423-458-4519Quiznos Sub 2151 Keith St • 423-473-7976 Quiznos.comZaxby’s Restaurant 1430 25th St SW • 423-479-4562 2481 Treasury Dr SE • 423-559-2858Zaxbys.com

MEXICAN DosBros Restaurant4450 Frontage Rd NW • 423-464-5196DosBros.com/clevelandEl Maguey Mexican Restaurant3700 Michigan Ave Rd NE • 423-464-5660MagueyMexicanRestaurant.com/clevelandLa Fogata Mexican Restaurant4265 TL Rogers St NE • 423-790-7677

COFFEE, CAKES & TREATSApple Valley Orchard Bakery 351 Weese Rd SE • 423-472-3044 AppleValleyOrchard.com Seasonal HoursLimited handicap accessibility.

Baskin-Robbins 3455 Keith St • 423-479-3170 BaskinRobbins.comBonlife Café1807 Keith St NW • 423-464-6160BonlifeCoffee.comClosed SundaysDunkin Donuts1621 25th St Ste A • 423-790-70582428 Blackburn Rd SE • 423-813-7067Great American Cookie200 Paul Huff Parkway • 423-476-6841(Bradley Square Mall)Just A Bakery LLC1705 Stuart Ave NW • 423-790-1742JustABakery.comKona Ice423-402-1811Available for bookingLasater’s Coffee & Tea2450 Spring Creek Blvd NE423-790-0513LasatersCoffee.comVillage Bake Shop 301 Keith St SW • 423-476-5179 TheVillageBakeShop.com

While other familiar chains are located in our community, the restaurants listed are members of the Chamber of Commerce and offer a great variety of delicious dining options.

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Eller and Owens Fine Furniture339 Paul Huff Parkway423-472-8112EllerAndOwensFurniture.com

Murmaid Mattress2401 Georgetown Rd 423-472-2486Murmaid.com

Stamper’s Second St, Downtown 423-476-4542StamperHome.com

INTERIOR DESIGN SHOWROOMHaskell Interiors 85 First St • 423-472-6409HaskellInteriors.com

JEWELRYBW James Jewelers574 Paul Huff Parkway 423-790-7651BWJamesJewelers.com

Coy’s Jewelers 1721 Keith St NW 423-478-0050

Epperson’s Inc. 6190 Georgetown Rd NW 423-479-2847

Rone Regency 1950 Gunbarrel Rd Chattanooga423 894-1188

MALLS, DEPARTMENT STORES & PHARMACIESBradley Square Mall 200 Paul Huff Pkwy, Exit 27 423-472-5080ShopBradleySquare.com

Belk 200 Paul Huff Pkwy 423-478-6300 Belk.com

Crawford’s Pharmacy2250 Chambliss Ave 423-479-8601

Preferred Cherokee Pharmacy 1690 25th St NW 423-559-3000CherokeePharmacy.com

Wal-Mart Supercenters 4495 Keith St, 1-75 Exit 27 423-472-1436 2300 Treasury Dr, 1-75 Exit 20 423-472-9660 Walmart.com

SPECIALTY FOODSMorris Vineyard & Tennessee Mountain View Winery, LLC 346 Union Grove RdCharleston TN 423-479-7311 MorrisVineyard.com

SUPPLEMENTS/ HEALTH FOODSAbundant Living 855 Keith St 423-614-7885 AbundantLivingOrganic.com

Bienestar CBD50 1st St423-790-1013BienestarCBDSouth.business.site/

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From charming shops to department stores, Cleveland offers a variety of shopping experiences. Whether it’s art or antiques, furniture or fashion, you’ll find something to fit your taste.

Terra Running Company90 N Ocoee St 423-790-7901TerraRunning.com

Town Squire 1717 Keith St 423-472-6012

COMPUTER SALES/REPAIRMacPC Market3336 Keith St NW 423-339-5579MacPCMarket.com

DRY CLEANINGOne Hour Cleaners440 Inman St W 423-479-6444

UNIQUE GIFTS & GALLERIESCreative Custom Works 74 Mouse Creek Rd 423-479-1654

Free 2 Fly266 Broad St NW 423-488-4273ProjectFree2Fly.com

Glassworks & Church Street Candle Co445 Church St SEOld Woolen Mill Ste 2103423-413-8715KimCurrinCreations.com

Hyderhangout: Quilt Fabric & More219 1st St NE 423-715-2908HyderHangout.com

Perry’s Petals1713 Keith St 423-476-7573PerrysPetals.com

Museum Center at 5ive Points Store 200 East Inman St 423-339-5745 MuseumCenter.org

Southern Traditions94 Mikel St 423-559-0140

The Monogram Market2865 Keith St423-584-6621

The Red Ribbon 270 Central Ave NW 423-473-1114TheRedRibbon.org

FIREWORKSFireworks Supermarket 154 Pleasant Grove Rd 423-478-3634 FireworksSupermarket.com

HOME FURNISHINGSBuddy’s Home Furnishings4355 Keith St NW423-476-0043BuddysRents.com

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Relics LLC 2270 Candies Ln NW 423-790-1951RelicsStore.com

CAR WASHSurf’s Up Car Wash2575 Gutherie St NW • 423-790-57932551 Dalton Pike SE • 423-790-7616SurfsUpCarwash.net

CLOTHINGElliott’s Tennessee Boot Co816 25th St NW 423-473-7027ElliottsBoots.com

Ever After Bridal & Formal Wear251 Inman St423-478-5493MyEverAfterBridal.com

French’s Boots & Shoes113 Keith St NW423-790-1122FrenchsBootsAndShoes.com

Hardwick & Co92 Oak St NW 423-790-5834HardwickAndCompany.com

Orange Blossom Boutique 1803 Keith St

423-244-1000OrangeBlossomBoutique.com

Poppeas Children’s Boutique3411 Keith St NW423-479-6116PoppeasBoutique.com

Ridge Outfitters285 Paul Huff Parkway 423-790-1790

Simply Chic Boutique3330 Keith St 423-458-1571SimplyChicBoutique.com

Southern Hanger Boutique2524 Keith St NW Ste 2423-790-0192SouthernHangerCleveland.com

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JANUARYTennessee Sandhill Crane FestivalView thousands of sandhill cranes as they migrate to the Hiwassee River Wildlife Refuge. Birchwood, Tenn. Third weekend in January. TNWatchableWildlife.org

MARCH“Stitches In Time”This annual exhibit showcases over 90 local quilts which have been handmade by both contemporary and historical artists throughout the Ocoee region. Museum Center at 5ive Points. 423-339-5745. MuseumCenter.org

APRIL

East Tennessee Saddlebred Association Horse ShowThe East Tennessee Saddlebred Association holds the ETSA Spring Classic. Tri-State Exhibition Center. 423-476-9310. TSEC.org

Lee DayThis annual event on the Lee University campus is designed to highlight “Life at Lee” for prospective students and their parents. 423-614-8000.LeeUniversity.edu/events/leeday

Cohutta 100-Mile and Big Frog 65 Mile Mountain Bike RacesThese mountain bike races on the Tanasi Trail System originate at the Ocoee Whitewater Center and draw hundreds of riders from across the country. Entry fees and OWC user fees apply. RoostRacingLLC.com/cohutta100

SUMMER

MainStreet Cruise-InMore than 500 cars of special interest shine in the streets of Historic Down-town Cleveland every fourth Saturday of April through October. The Mainstreet Cruisers host this popular event around the Courthouse Square. 423-479-1000. MainstreetCleveland.com

Annual Ocoee Cup Soccer TournamentRegional and state soccer teams vie for championship. 678-540-1587. Soccer.SincSports.com

SEPTEMBER

Black Bear RampageA 42-mile mountain bike race utilizing the best trails of the Tanasi Trail System in the Cherokee National Forest. Sponsored by Scott’s Bicycle Centre of Cleveland. 423-472-9881. ScottsBikes.com

International Cowpea Festival and Cook-offThis unique food festival celebrates the agri-heritage of Charleston, Tenn., once the cowpea capital of the U.S. The festival will feature music, a cook-off, storytelling and vendors for arts, crafts, food, produce and history. Second Saturday in September, Charleston Public Park.CowpeaFestival.com

NRHA World ShowThis is the final show of the season for the National Racking Horse Association

and features the world champions being crowned. Tri-State Exhibition Center. 423-476-9310. TSEC.org

Chattanooga Kennel Club All Breed AKC Conformation Dog ShowOver 900 dogs, large and small breeds, will be on hand for this competition. For additional information contact Tri-State Exhibition Center. 423-476-9310. TSEC.org

OCTOBER

Ft. Hill Cemetery TourActors in period costume stand grave-side of past members of the community and play the role of the person using research discovered by students and the Bradley County Historical Society. Last Sunday in October. VisitClevelandTN.com

Native American Festival (Pow Wow)Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and family. Native American dance demonstrations, cultural events and food from Native American vendors. Red Clay Historic State Park. 423-478-0339.

Spirits, Legends and LoreSeasoned storytellers offer tales of yesteryear - some based on fact, some on imagination, all intriguing. The event is coordinated by the Allied Arts Council of Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce and held in the state-of-the-art black box theatre of Lee University’s Communication and the Arts Building. Last week in October. Call the Chamber for tickets. 423-472-6587.

Cleveland Apple FestivalA family event held in downtown Cleveland featuring a juried arts-and-crafts show, live bluegrass music, pony rides, apple dessert competition and Little Miss Apple Blossom Pageant. Gated Admission. ClevelandAppleFestival.com

Mainstreet Cleveland Halloween Block PartyA safe alternative to trick-or-treating held in Downtown Cleveland on Halloween night. Various community organizations set up food vendor booths complemented by two stages of live music, candy and games for the kids, and a costume contest. Admission is free. Donations accepted. 5 p.m. Last year’s crowd topped 20,000. Mainstreet Cleveland. 423-479-1000. MainStreetCleveland.com

NOVEMBER

The Craft PaletteNov. 1 - Dec. 31. Christmas crafts and items on display and for sale. Cleveland Creative Arts Guild. 423-478-3114.

Lee University HomecomingUniversity campus features music festival, the Homecoming basketball game, anniversary reunions for campus organizations, traditional class reunions, a fall drama production and much more. 423-614-8000. LeeuUniversity.edu/events/ homecoming

DECEMBER

Carols in the City and Community Tree LightingMainstreet Cleveland lights the community Christmas tree and welcomes Santa Claus the night before the annual parade. After the tree lighting, the crowd walks to each historic downtown church for an outdoor musical presentation. 6 p.m. 423-479-1000. Courthouse Square.MainstreetCleveland.com

Christmas at Red Clay Experience a trip back in time and learn about Christmas and Winter Solstice traditions of the Cherokee and settlers at Red Clay State Historic Park. Visitors will enjoy Cherokee stories, winter chores, cornhusk doll making, as well as cooking demos and Christmas carols. This will be a unique time to experience the park by candlelight and learn about old time traditions. Red Clay State Historic Park. 423-478-0339.

Mainstreet Cleveland Christmas ParadeLocal organizations highlight the Christmas season with floats, bands and caroling. Floats feature lights, so parade steps off at 6 p.m. and winds through downtown Cleveland. First Saturday in December. 423-479-1000. MainStreetCleveland.com

Museum Center at 5ive Points EventsIn addition to the popular Stitches in Time Quilt Exhibit hosted annually, the Museum Center at 5ive Points offers quality and compelling exhibits throughout the year. Check their web-site at MuseumCenter.org for events and exhibits you will not want to miss!

Unique events add fun to every vacation! Create memories at a variety of local events offered in all seasons. This list is only a sampling. Check out VisitClevelandTN.com for a full calendar of events with details about these listings and more!

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MAYOutlaw RodeoThe rodeo brings excitement and thrills to town. This is a full rodeo with bull riding, bucking broncos, barrel racing and more. A great event for the whole family. Tri-State Exhibition Center. 423-476-9310. TSEC.org

Cleveland Half MarathonThis annual race organized by Terra Running Company leads runners through the charming downtown of Cleveland and beyond. Half of the participants are from out of town, so visit us and join in. 423-790-7901.ClevelandHalf.com

JUNE

Cleveland Tri-State Charity Horse ShowThis American Saddlebred show is the largest of the season. Proceeds from the event benefit the Tri-State Therapeutic Riding Center, specifically the Heroes for Horses program for military veterans. Tri-State Exhibition Center. 423-476-9310. TSEC.org

UPHA Chapter 8 Saddlebred Horse Show Over 600 entries in this United Professional Horsemen Association sponsored show. Tri-State Exhibition Center. 423-476-9310. TSEC.org

JULY

Singing Echoes Annual Blue Springs Valley SingFor the 47th year, Blue Springs Valley gets an annual taste of gospel singing with a variety of daily activities, includ-ing watermelon cutting, softball tourna-ments and other activities. 150 Bryson Ln. 423-472-2421 or 423-476-4254. SingingEchoes.com

AUGUST

Cherokee Cultural CelebrationThis event includes traditional singing and dancing, Cherokee foods, Cherokee artisans, storytelling and much more. Red Clay State Historic Park. 423-478-0339.

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“Family Threads”(Placed by Hayden Family)Charleston CommunityHwy 11

“Welcome Hand”Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce 225 Keith St SW

“Flower Garden”Cleveland Creative Arts Guild295 Inman St East

“Bright Side”Cleveland State Community CollegeGeorge R. Johnson Cultural Heritage Center3535 Adkisson Dr

“Grandmother’s Fan”Easterly Farm 768 Black Fox Rd

“Friendship Star”The Farm at Walker Valley Walker Valley Rd

“Wild Goose Chase”5ive Points PharmacyInman and Edwards streets

“Hill and Hollow” Fosters Trail & Alpaca Farm 5749 North Lee Hwy

“Road to Tennessee”Hyder Hangout219 First St NE

“Double Square”Museum Center at 5ive Points200 Inman St East

“Bachelor’s Dream”The Properties at 5ive PointsInman StVisible from First Street Square

“Pinwheel in a Square”The Red Ribbon 270 Central Ave

“Sawtooth Star Variation” Rymer Farm383 White Oak Rd

In loving memory…Our local quilt trail is dedicated in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Easterly, treasured friends to the community and especially loved and appreciated by the staff of the Chamber of Commerce. Pictured here with their daughter Phyllis Callaway, their family heirloom quilt pattern, Grandmother’s Fan, is featured on the Bradley County Quilt Trail.

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Artistic talent is a wave of energy that flows through our community. This energy can be experienced through public art, theatrical performances, music at parks, campuses and churches, art shows, exhibits and more. Art is here!

Interpretive centers at Red Clay State Historic Park, Hiwassee River Heritage Center and Museum Center at 5ive Points tell the stories that shape our culture. MC5P hosts an annual quilt exhibit which is a great tie to our painted quilt art appearing on various businesses and barns throughout Bradley County (listed on the next page). The quilt show is just one of the wonderful exhibits and valuable programming offered by this cultural hub for our community. The Museum Store features beautiful products made by local artists.

The local arts scene is blossoming in Cleveland. Allied Arts Council of Cleveland produces Chair-ries Jubilee, an arts auction that is the toast of Spring. Money raised supports arts in schools and community offerings such as outdoor concerts and storytelling. Greenway Public Arts Committee places artwork on the Cleveland/Bradley Greenway that ribbons through town along Mouse Creek.

Back Alley Gallery is a unique display of art in the unused spaces of downtown – the alleyways. The galleries are located a half block east of Ocoee Street and behind Stamper’s Furniture. Open doors to beautiful art and creative possibilities!

Public art on the Cleveland/Bradley Greenway

Check out our searchable calendar on VisitClevelandTN.com for details about local arts events and activities.

The Cherokee Chieftain carving stands as a reminder of the Cherokee heritage in our area.

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Discover Tennessee Trails & By-ways is a state program featuring 16 driving trails across Tennessee. Cleveland is on the Tanasi – Rapids to Railroads Trail. The name reflects our Native American heritage as Tanasi is the Cherokee word meaning “our big river” and is the origin of our state name, Tennessee. It’s an exciting compilation of unique sites, sounds, stories, and of course, great places to eat and stay. Pick up a Tanasi Trail guide at the Chamber of Commerce and check out all the trails across Tennessee by visiting TNvacations.com/trails.

Several trails are available to make exploring Southeast Tennessee easy and fun. Visit SoutheastTennessee.com for details on regional trails shown above. Travel Southeast Tennessee!

These are just a few of the incredible scenes you will discover while traveling the Tanasi Trail.

Hit the trails, y’all! Soak in mountain views, roaring rivers and gorgeous valleys featured on the trails listed here. Rest and refuel in Cleveland while enjoying all that Southeast Tennessee has to offer!

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CLIMATESeasonal, yet moderate. Mild winters and warm summers. Average annual rainfall—54.6”, relative humidity—71.5%, average frost-free days—263, average snowfall—5” High-Low Temperatures: Jan.—47°/39°, April—71°/60°, Aug.—88°/67°, Nov.—61°/40°

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Cleveland State Community College Adkisson Dr • 423-472-7141 ClevelandStateCC.eduCSCC is a two-year community college. Associate degrees are available in over 40 fields of study.

Lee University Ocoee St NE • 423-614-8000 LeeUniversity.eduLee is a four-year private university operated by the Church of God. Lee is a fully accredited liberal arts institution with baccalaureate degrees available in 48 majors in 100 programs of study. The university also offers 15 master’s degrees.

Pentecostal Theological Seminary 900 Walker St, 423-478-1131 PTSeminary.edu

A fully accredited graduate school for Christian ministry, the seminary offers a master of divinity or a master of arts in Christian ministries in several areas.

HEALTH SERVICESTennova Healthcare-Cleveland Main Campus 2305 Chambliss Ave NW • 423-559-6000West Campus 2800 Westside Dr • 423-339-4100 Tennova.comTennova Healthcare is a 351-bed, two-campus, full-service, regional medical center providing healthcare to Bradley County and surrounding communities. Services include surgery, digestive care, cardiology, senior services, behavioral health, women’s services, emergency and pediatric care.

HISTORYCleveland In 1836 Cleveland consisted of one small log cabin located in the heart of the Cherokee Nation, known as “Taylor’s Place,” home of Andrew Taylor and his Cherokee bride. Through the Ocoee Purchase Treaty, Bradley County was established. Bradley was chosen in honor of Col. Edward Bradley, fellow officer

and friend of Andrew Jackson in the War of 1812. Cleveland was named in honor of Col. Benjamin Cleveland, Revolutionary War hero. With a population of 400, the city was incorporated Feb. 4, 1842. Cleveland was a divided, pivotal location during the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln said “To take and hold the railroad at or east of Cleveland, Tennessee…is as fully as important as the taking and holding of Richmond.” Cleveland was a stop on the stagecoach line; Billy Graham attended college in Cleveland; and Cleveland was instrumental in bringing the 1996 Olympic Games to the Ocoee River and was home to the Olympic Village.

CharlestonOn the banks of the Hiwassee, Charleston was the first settlement in Bradley County. Once part of the Cherokee Nation, it was the last location of the Cherokee Agency. In 1838, the area was known as Ft. Cass, the military headquarters for the entire Indian Removal now known as the tragic Trail of Tears. Charleston played a significant role in the Civil War as its strategic location near river and rail was an attractive post to both sides. Among the notable visitors, Gen. William T. Sherman stayed two nights at the Historic Henegar House. In 1959, Hollywood came to town as 20th Century Fox shot Wild River on the banks of the Hiwassee and locations in Cleveland and Birchwood.

LIBRARYCleveland/Bradley Public Library 795 Church St NE, 423-472-2163ClevelandLibrary.org Sun., 1-5 pm; Mon.- Wed., 9 am-6 pm; Thurs., 9 am-9 pm; Fri.-Sat., 9 am-6 pm

LOCATIONLocated in Southeast Tennessee in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Bradley County covers 338 square miles with an average elevation of 875 feet above sea level. Two incorporated cities are in the county, Cleveland and Charleston. Cleveland is 25 miles northeast of Chattanooga, 82 miles south of Knoxville, 124 miles north of Atlanta, 172 miles northeast of Birmingham and 181 miles southeast of Nashville.

NEWSPAPERSCleveland Daily Banner 1501 25th St • 423-472-5041 ClevelandBanner.com

Chattanooga Times Free Press 400 11th St, Chattanooga • 423-757-6522 Distributed daily. TimesFreePress.com

POPULATIONCleveland—41,285 • Charleston—651 Bradley County—57,027 Total—98,963(2010 Census Figures)

POSTAL SERVICEU.S. Post Office 1981 Keith St NW, 423-472-6597 Mon.-Fri., 8 am-5 pm; Sat., 9 am-noon; closed Sun. Courthouse Annex Branch 155 Broad St, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am-1 pm and 1:30 pm-4 pm; closed Sat.-Sun.

In the Ocoee Region of Tennessee, we enjoy all seasons with beautiful scenery, interesting sites and unique events. Let our Southern hospitality and friendly smiles welcome you to Bradley County – Cleveland and Charleston.

AIRPORTCleveland Regional Jetport 251 Dry Valley Road NE • 423-472-4343 Poised to serve the needs of general and business aviation users with a newly-opened terminal, new hangars and a 5,500-foot runway. The airport continues to develop on a daily basis.

Lovell Field 1001 Airport Rd, Chattanooga 423-855-2200Located 17 miles south in Chattanooga, offers commercial air service.

BOAT REGISTRATIONCounty Clerk’s Office Bradley County Courthouse (first floor) 423-728-7226

Info required: Ownership papers to verify payment of sales tax. Cost: $2 plus sales tax (After sales tax verification, application to state of Tennessee for registration numbers is required.)

Col. Benjamin Cleveland, Revolutionary War hero and name-sake of our county seat.

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