Cleveland – This midsize southern town has a population of 50,000. It has a small-town feel and way of life, but with all the services and amenities that families need. Situated in the Great Appalachian Valley and just west of the Blue Ridge Mountains and just east of the Tennessee River Valley, Cleveland is a great jumping-off point for all of eastern Tennessee’s most desirable destinations – Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Sevierville and Dollywood, Cades Coves, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and the Ocoee and Tennessee Rivers just to name a few.

Climate

Lying within the humid subtropical zone of the United States, the area offers a mild, pleasant climate and four distinct seasons. Spring arrives in March with mild days and cool nights, and by late May temperatures have warmed up considerably to herald warm summer days. On average, July is the warmest month of the year. The summer months tend to receive more precipitation than other times of the year, and the area has an average annual rainfall of 55 inches. Fall is marked by mild-to-warm days and cooler nights. Winter is usually mild, with the coldest days featuring lows around freezing and highs in the upper 40s to mid-50s. Snow occurs periodically, with an average annual accumulation of approximately four inches.