Explore South Cleveland, Tennessee, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for South Cleveland, Tennessee. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Tennessee or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to South Cleveland.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | South Cleveland |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Bradley County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 35.109678 |
| Longitude | -84.909661 |
| Population | 7,673 |
| Density | 207.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 37311 |
| Area Code | 615 |
| County Seat | Cleveland |
| School District | Bradley County School District |
South Cleveland occupies a quiet expanse of land defined by the steady, measured cadence of the Tennessee interior. It lies 1.3 miles south of Cleveland, TN (from Cleveland, TN: bearing 169°T), and is situated 3.7 miles south-southwest of Bradley. The terrain unfolds in a series of gentle, fertile swells that characterize the regional landscape, inviting the morning light to linger across open fields before the heat of midday settles in. Coahulla Creek traces a narrow, persistent path through the local topography, offering a cooling presence to the surrounding soil. To the west, the landscape deepens into the sheltered expanse of Blue Springs Valley, where the air holds a distinct, earthy clarity at dusk. While the jagged peaks of the Appalachian Mountains remain distant silhouettes on the far horizon, the immediate ground remains steady and modest, anchored by the presence of Wildwood Lake nearby.
South Cleveland grew from a foundation of hard work and the steady development of regional trade that transformed the surrounding countryside. The local economy relies on a blend of industrious manufacturing and traditional agricultural output, reflecting a long-standing commitment to producing tangible goods. Factories and workshops hum with a consistent rhythm, providing a livelihood for families who have deepened their roots in this soil over several generations. This focus on practical industry creates a sense of purpose that defines the daily schedule of the neighborhood, favoring stability and incremental growth. Even as modern commerce shifts, the fundamental character of the local economy remains tied to the capacity of the land and the skill of its inhabitants.
South Cleveland maintains a cultural identity rooted in the values of neighborliness and a deliberate, unhurried way of life. Residents often gather at Blythe/Oldfield Park to enjoy the shade of mature trees or observe the seasonal shifts in the local flora. The pace of the day is marked by the quiet movement of people going about their business, punctuated by the occasional community event that brings the populace together. Notable figures such as the renowned musician Bessie Smith, who was born in the broader region, reflect a legacy of profound artistic expression that occasionally ripples through the local consciousness. Landmarks here are not grand monuments but rather the familiar street corners and meeting places that serve as the quiet witnesses to a life well-lived. By honoring these small, everyday connections, South Cleveland preserves a distinct sense of place that remains largely unchanged by the clamor of the wider world.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Cleveland, Tennessee. Coordinates: 35.109678, -84.909661. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for South Cleveland includes the ZIP code (37311), telephone area code (615), county seat of Bradley County (Cleveland), and school district assignment (Bradley County School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |