South Cleveland, Tennessee
South Cleveland is a community of 7,452 people in Bradley County, Tennessee.
Why visit South Cleveland
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 19 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Craigmiles Hall, Lee University, Bradley County Courthouse Annex and Centenary Avenue Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in South Cleveland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Cleveland
South Cleveland is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 7,673 at the 2020 census. The community is located directly south of the city of Cleveland, Tennessee. It is included in the Cleveland Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article South Cleveland, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Craigmiles Hall
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic building in Tennessee, US
Lee University
School · 4.5 mi
Private University in Tennessee, United States
Museums and landmarks10
Bradley County Courthouse Annex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic building in Cleveland, Tennessee
Centenary Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic district in Cleveland, Tennessee
Cleveland Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic district in Cleveland, Tennessee
Cleveland Southern Railway Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic railway station in Cleveland, Tennessee, United States
Fillauer Brothers Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Commercial building in Cleveland, Tennessee
Hair Conrad Cabin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
Ocoee Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic district and neighborhood located in downtown Cleveland, Tennessee along U.S. Route 11
P.M. Craigmiles House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
House in Cleveland, United States of America
W.J. Hughes Business House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Building in Tennessee, United States
Museum Center at Five Points
Museum · 3.9 mi
History museum, art museum, cultural center in Tennessee, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes19
La Luna Market
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.4 mi
1360 Wildwood Avenue Southeast, Cleveland
08:00-21:00
Quik Burger
Restaurant · Burger · 2.8 mi
2197 South Lee Highway, Cleveland
Mo-Sa 10:30-18:00; Su off
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 3.1 mi
1790 Wildwood Avenue Southeast, Cleveland
Su-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 2.3 mi
2428 Blackburn Road Southeast, Cleveland
Mo-Th 05:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 06:00-21:00
7 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship26
Broad Street United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Healthcare2
Map of South Cleveland
94 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 29°F | 5.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 33°F | 4.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 39°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 60°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 48°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 37°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 32°F | 5.5 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cleveland Fltr Plt (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bradley County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- East Cleveland 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Cleveland 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Collegedale 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Apison 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Hopewell 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Harrison 13 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Varnell 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Lakesite 15 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Middle Valley 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Chattanooga 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- First Presbyterian Church Cleveland TN, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Lukes Episcopal Church Cleveland TN, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Craigmiles House Cleveland TN, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Broad-street-united-methodist-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Cleveland Southern Railway Depot Cleveland TN, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ocoee Street Historic District Cleveland TN A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hair Conrad cabin 2 Bradley County Tennessee, Jamie Hargis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Craigmiles Hall Cleveland TN, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- US Post Office Cleveland TN, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Centenary Avenue Historic District Cleveland TN A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fillauer Brothers Building Cleveland TN, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hughes Business House Cleveland TN, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Humanities Center, Hkeely, Public domain
- Museumcenter, Bmag32 ( talk · contribs ), CC BY 3.0
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