Cleveland Attractions
Cleveland (pop. 37,000) is located at the foot of the Smoky Mountains in southeast Tennessee. The town began as a single cabin in 1836, within six years the town had a population of 400.
The Cherokee National Forest consists of 633,000 acres of or mountainous terrain with deep gorges, streams and waterfalls. Recreational activities include boating, swimming, hiking, camping, horseback riding, picnicking and wildlife viewing.
Red Clay State Historic Park is located in the southwest corner Tennessee near the Tennessee-Georgia state line. The park contains a natural landmark, the Blue Hole Spring, which arises from beneath a limestone ledge to form a deep pool that flows into Mill Creek. The spring was used by the Cherokee for their water supply during council meetings. Replicas of a Cherokee farmhouse, corn crib, and barn are located on the grounds.