Retire to Tennessee

Counties

Bradley County:

The Ocoee Region was once the heart of the Cherokee Nation, so their history is rich. Come see the many Cherokee sites in Bradley County, such as Red Clay State Historic Park, the site of the last Cherokee council before The Trail of Tears began.

Bradley County Statistics:
Average year-round temperature/weather:
Average July high 88.7

Average January low 28.1

Median price of homes: $119,300

Cost of living:
2008 cost of living index in Bledsoe County: 78.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Population of city/county and/or median age:
95,443 (2009)

Median age: 37.4

Recreational and Cultural:
Parks
Blue Springs Park

Bradley North

Bradley County Recreational Park - Industrial

Bradley County BMX

Come experience some of the best whitewater rafting in America, hike and bike in scenic beauty, and enjoy all nature has to offer!

One of the most pleasant ways to spend an afternoon is driving through beautiful countryside, taking in the lovely scenery. For those who enjoy the open (or not so open) road, try these scenic routes!

Chattanooga is located just south of Cleveland and the Ocoee Region. You'll find Cleveland is a great home base for your adventures, so take a day to explore what Chattanooga has to offer before continuing your journey through the rest of the region.

Education:
Elementary Schools
Black Fox Elementary

Blue Springs Elementary

Charleston Elementary

Goal Academy

Hopewell Elementary

Michigan Avenue Elementary

North Lee Elementary

Oak Grove Elementary

Prospect Elementary

Taylor Elementary

Valley View Elementary

Waterville Elementary

Middle Schools
Lake Forest Middle

Ocoee Middle

Colleges and Universities
Cleveland State Community College

Lee University

Public high schools
Walker Valley High School

Bradley Central High School

Shopping:
Bradley Square Mall

Wal-Mart

Medical Facilities:
Sky Ridge Medical Center, formed from the buyout of Bradley Memorial Hospital and Cleveland Community Hospital, are the two hospitals in Bradley County.

Crime Rate: ????

Additional Information:
Cities and towns

* Charleston

* Cleveland

Unincorporated communities

* East Cleveland

* Georgetown

* Hopewell

* South Cleveland

* Wildwood Lake

The county was named for Col. Edward Bradley.