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Thinking of Relocating?Nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Cleveland/Bradley County is an ideal place to live, work and grow. Our seasonal climate, natural beauty and great business opportunities are all factors for any type of relocation to the area. Here is the information needed to make the transition from newcomer to resident an easy experience. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it us if you need additional information. AMBULANCE SERVICEThe Bradley County Ambulance Service (423-728-7010) is a fully equipped life-support (paramedic) service. Staffed by 46 full-time paramedics and seven emergency medical technicians, it was the first Emergency Medical Service in the state of Tennessee to receive a Class A rating. Every response is manned by an advanced life support paramedic. AREACity–20 square miles; county–338 square miles CHURCHESCleveland and Bradley County have over 200 churches representing most denominations. CIVIC CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONSOver 60 clubs and organizations are active in the Bradley County area. Click here for a listing of clubs, times and places of meetings. COLLEGESChurch of God Theological Seminary. Dr. Steve Land, President; 900 Walker St; 423-478-1131. The Church of God Theological Seminary is dedicated to preparing pastors and training ministerial leaders for global evangelization. The seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States and Canada and is approved to offer the following degrees: Master of Arts in Church Ministries (MACM), Discipleship and Christian Formation (MADCF), Counseling (MAC) and Divinity (MDiv) and the Doctor of Ministry (DMin). The seminary is also accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award the Master of Arts in Church Ministries and the Master of Divinity degrees. Cleveland State Community College. Dr. Carl Hite, President; 3535 Adkisson Dr; 423-472-7141. Situated in the scenic corridor of hills and valleys of Southeast Tennessee, Cleveland State is located between Exits 25 and 27 on Interstate 75, 30 miles northeast of Chattanooga. The school is a comprehensive two-year community college operating within the governanace of the Tennessee Board of Regents and approved by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). Cleveland State is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate degrees, which are available in over 40 fields of study. Lee University. Dr. Paul Conn, President; 1120 Ocoee St NE; 800-533-9930 or 423-614-8000. Teacher-student ratio 1:18. Lee University is a private, comprehensive university offering over 100 baccalaureate degree programs within 48 majors and 15 master's degree programs. Lee is emerging as a leader in higher education in the Southeast region and was ranked in 2008 in the "Top Tier" in the South by U.S. News & World Report (Comprehensive Medium-Size Universities). Lee is also ranked by Princeton Review's "Best Colleges" and is now one of the 136 colleges named "Best" in the Southeast. Over the past two decades, Lee has become one of the largest Christ-centered private institutions in Tennessee and the largest in the Applachian College Association. A fully accredited liberal arts institution, Lee is the second largest of Tennessee’s 35 accredited private colleges and universities. Tennessee Wesleyan College. Dr. Steve Condon, President; 204 E College St, Athens TN; 1-800-PICK-TWC or 423-745-7504. Founded in 1857, Tennessee Wesleyan College (TWC) is a four-year liberal arts institution associated with the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. TWC offers over 30 majors in its traditional day program. It also offers bachelor's of science and bachelor's of applied science degrees in general management and accounting in its evening program, designed for working adults. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. 423-425-4210. College of Business Administration. UTC's College of Business Administration offers the only AACSB accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in the Cleveland area. Professors travel to Cleveland once a week. The MBA program is designed to help potential as well as experienced managers improve their skills by learning in an application based teaching environment. EDUCATION—PRIMARY AND SECONDARY
Bradley County Schools—Bob Taylor, Director; 800 South Lee Highway; 423-476-0620. Teacher-student ratio, 1:20; 16 schools; 10,000 students. Bradley Central High School is a recipient of the national “Excellence in Education” award presented by the United States Department of Education. Walker Valley High School, on the north end of the county, is completely networked and provides a vast amount of computer technology to its students. Students’ scores on the American College Test (ACT) scores at all high schools are consistently higher than national and state averages. Local students in both systems benefit from Tennessee’s Basic Education Program (BEP), one of the most comprehensive reform packages in the country. Students in grades K-8 participate in a Balanced Literacy Program and a structured mathematics program and consistently score above the state and national averages on the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program. Private Schools–Several private schools are located in Cleveland and Bradley County, providing high-quality, comprehensive academic programs for grades PreK-12. Click here for a list of Chamber-member institutions. COST OF LIVINGLiving costs are 9.8 percent below the national average based on the third quarter 2007 ACCRA report. Based on the prices of 59 different items, the report measures intercity cost differences for consumer goods and services. Taxes and nonconsumer expenditures are excluded. In the all-items index, which includes grocery items, housing, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and miscellaneous goods and services, Cleveland’s living costs are 93.4 percent. The U.S. average is 100 percent. EMERGENCY SERVICESCountywide emergency services are available by dialing 911. EMPLOYMENTThe 2005 average of nonagricultural employment is 42,970.
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, 173 Broad, SW; 423-478-0322 FIRE PROTECTIONThe Cleveland City Fire Department provides fire protection for both the city and county. The city has a Class III fire insurance rating. The department maintains four fire stations, 83 firefighters and 18 vehicles. Bradley County Fire Rescue is a combination paid/volunterer fire department with nine stations, 15 full-time firefighters and 140 active volunteers. GARBAGE COLLECTIONWeekly household garbage pickup is provided for city residents. Call 423-476-2293 or 559-0554 for information on collection days. For information on disposal of residential refuge (brush, appliances, etc.), call 423-472-2851. Collection for county residents is provided by private contractors. A listing of Chamber members who provide this service is available at the Chamber office. Cleveland/Bradley Keep American Beautiful monitors recycling in the community at the Bradley County Landfill and at facilities on Urbane and Peerless roads. 423-559-3307. Public Works Department, 474 Second St SE;423-472-2851. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. , Monday-Friday. Recycling site hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday; 3-6 p.m., Tuesday. HEALTH SERVICESSkyRidge Medical Center, 2305 Chambliss Ave NW; 423-559-6000. SkyRidge Medical Center is a 351-bed, two campus, full service, regional medical center providing outstanding healthcare. Services include surgery, digestive care, senior services, behavioral health, women's services, emergency and pediatric care.
The Bradley County Health Department, 200 Dooley St SE; 423-728-7020. Offers a wide range of services. HOUSINGHousing costs in Cleveland and Bradley County are 13.6 percent below the national average as reflected in the third quarter 2007 ACCRA cost-of-living survey. LIBRARYCleveland Public Library, Andy Hunt, Director; 795 Church St NE. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Number of items: 135,493. 423-472-2163. History Branch: 423-479-8367. LODGING
Twenty-four hotels and/or motels are located in the county with a total of 1,215 rooms. Numerous cabins and bed-and-breakfast establishements are available in the region. MAP OF CITY OF CLEVELANDThis map shows area shopping, recreation and attractions around Cleveland. Map. NEWSPAPERS
Cleveland Daily Banner. 1501 25th St; 472-5041, Paid circulation: Daily—16,277 Bradley News, 240 Oak St NW; 423-472-2882. 22,000 distributed each Wednesday. PERSONAL INCOME
Per Capita City Income: 2005—$19,857 POLICE PROTECTIONCleveland Police Department, 163 1st St NE; 423-476-7511 or 476-1121. Headed by Chief Wes Snyder. Staff includes 89 uniformed policemen, eight detectives and seven auxilliary policemen. Vehicles number 75, including marked and unmarked cars and motorcycles. www.cityofclevelandtn.com Bradley County Sheriff's Department, 2290 Blythe Ave SE; 423-728-7300. Headed by Sheriff Tim Gobble. Staff includes 62 patrol personnel, 10 detectives, 40 corrections personnel. POSTAL SERVICEU.S. Post Office, 1981 Keith St NW; 423-614-5280. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. A branch is located downtown in the Courthouse Annex, 155 Broad St. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.; 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Closed Saturday. POPULATION
Cleveland—38,627 RADIOFour local stations: AM—WBAC News Radio (1340), WCLE (1570); FM— Mix 104.1 and WAYA 99-9 RECREATIONCleveland has a wealth of recreational activities, including three municipal community centers, Boys & Girls Club, Cleveland Family YMCA, various fitness complexes, three municipal pools, three private club pools, a private racquetball club, city parks with 11 tennis courts, one municipal golf course, a county park with fitness trail, softball and baseball fields, two private golf courses, two bowling alleys, two theatres, a stock car racing track and BMX track, and organized programs in youth and adult softball, baseball, soccer and football. Camping, hiking and fishing are available in nearby state and local parks. For more information contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau or go online at www.visitclevelandtn.com. TAXES—LOCAL
Property tax per $100 assessed valuation: City—$1.65, County—$2.02-$2.48, depending upon level of fire protection. Property is assessed using the following percentages: residential—25%; personal equipment—30%; commercial and industrial—40%. TELEPHONE SERVICELocal telephone service is provided by AT&T at 888-757-6500 or by Charter Communications (where available) by calling 888-GET-CHARTER or 866-207-3663. TELEVISION
Area: WTNB—Channel 22 UTILITIESCleveland and Bradley County are served by two power distributors. Location in the county determines whether service is provided by Cleveland Utilities or Volunteer Energy. (Water is provided by Cleveland Utilities, Calhoun Charleston Utility District, Ocoee Utility District and Savannah Valley Utility District.) Cleveland Utilities, 2450 Guthrie Dr, Cleveland, 423-472-4521. Deposit varies. Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Calhoun Charleston Utility District, 144 Main St S, Calhoun, 423-336-3571. Deposits: Water $25 for owners; $50 for renters. Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Ocoee Utility District, 5631 Waterlevel Hwy, Cleveland, 423-559-8505. Deposits: Water—$50 application fee. Hours: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Volunteer Energy Cooperative, 5335 Georgetown Rd NW, 423-476-6571. Deposit varies. Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Chattanooga Gas Co., 800-427-5463. Deposit varies. |
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