Cleveland County is right in the foothills of the charming and magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains as a natural bridge between the territories of Asheville and Charlotte. If you are heading to this land, make some space in your itinerary to check out the Fairview Farms, Pine Grove Golf Club, the Little Theater, Crossroads Music Park, Marlwood Park, and the River Bend Golf Course. Shelby is known as the "City of Pleasant Living". It is also the county seat of Cleveland County and home of the Cleveland County Fair. This community reports an estimated population of 19500 residents and a total extension of 18 square miles of territory.