McDonald is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States.

"[7] Many mineral springs are located in the McDonald area, and the community had many popular resorts from the 1880s to the 1930s.

[8] The Tri-State Exhibition Center, an arena for horse shows and other large events, is located in McDonald.

[9] The Johnston family, of Coca-Cola Enterprises, has owned the 4,000-acre Bendabout Farm in McDonald since the 1830s.

[10][11] Bachman Academy, a school for children with learning disabilities, was located in McDonald.