McDonald, Tennessee — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of McDonald, Bradley County.
| City | McDonald |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Bradley |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 35.113407 |
| Longitude | -84.982726 |
| Population | 712 |
| Density | 142.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 37353 |
| Area Code | 615 |
| County Seat | Cleveland |
| School District | Bradley County School District |
McDonald is a locality in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 712. The population density is 142.7 people per km². McDonald is located at 35.1134°N, 84.9827°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37353.
McDonald, a quiet corner of Bradley County, unfolds with a gentle, rolling grace, its landscape shaped by the persistent caress of the Tennessee River's distant influence. It lies 6.8 miles west-south-west of Cleveland, TN (from Cleveland, TN: bearing 242°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-west of Bradley. Here, the land rises and falls in soft undulations, cloaked in a verdant tapestry of mature hardwoods that whisper secrets on the breeze. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a fragrance that clings to the very being of McDonald. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, filters down in luminous shafts, illuminating patches of moss-laden bark and the occasional wild violet pushing through the undergrowth, a subtle testament to the persistent life force of this place. The story of McDonald is one of quiet perseverance and agricultural roots, a place where the echoes of its past are still discernible in the present. For generations, the fertile soil provided sustenance, and the nearby waterways offered passage and connection, fostering a community that valued hard work and neighborly ties. While no longer a primary hub of industry, remnants of its agricultural heritage can still be seen in the fields that punctuate the tree lines, hints of a simpler time when the rhythm of the seasons dictated life. Today, McDonald retains a character of unhurried existence, a place where the pace of life allows for contemplation and the appreciation of simple beauty, a quiet strength embodied in its enduring spirit.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of McDonald, Tennessee with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on McDonald and Bradley County.
Detailed location data for McDonald includes the ZIP code (37353), telephone area code (615), county seat of Bradley County (Cleveland), and school district assignment (Bradley County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct McDonald is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |