Clay County Offers Something For Everyone
CELINA-Our town of about 1,500 may be best known for being the gateway to Dale Hollow Lake, but there’s much more than that going on in this heritage-rich community.
The historic Clay County Courthouse is the second-oldest working courthouse in Tennessee.
Celina has seen its fair share of change through the decades. At different times, it’s been a bustling river town, and the home of a highly-respected boarding school. It’s also been the center of a heavy concentration of industry, and is still the gateway to the pristine lake located nearby.
It’s not clear who coined the phrase “The Great Outdoors,” but we have that in abundance in Clay County. Celina is the southern gateway to Dale Hollow Lake, and the abundance of outdoor activities that happen around that body of water.
Economy continues to evolve
Economic development in Clay County is diversified. Agriculture, industry, tourism and a growing retail base combine to employ a significant number of the county’s 3,000-person workforce. As is the case with the state, national and world economies, Clay County’s economy has evolved through the years and continues to.
We have good local schools, which help drive our local workforce development efforts. Our local workforce development committee partners with local, regional and state agencies to tackle such projects as local job fairs. Business leaders, elected officials and education partners are all at the local table.
Dale Hollow Lake smallmouth bass fishing legend Billy Westmorland.
Gateway to Dale Hollow
Don’t forget our jewel of a lake. Dale Hollow has unsurpassed beauty, world-class fishing, house-boating, water sports of all kinds, and many other things to do. Dale Hollow is the home of the world-record smallmouth bass, and the lake is always ranked among the top house-boating destinations in the U.S.
Visit us for a day, a weekend or a longer stay. We have some quaint shopping in Clay County, and some of the best eats (and unique barbecue) you’ll find anywhere.
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OFFICIAL SPONSORS OF CLAY COUNTY’S SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
GOLD LEVEL: Tri-County Electric
SILVER LEVEL: Dutch Craft Sleep Products, LLC
BRONZE LEVEL: Celina Station (Market)
Moss One Stop, Inc.
James D. White, Jr.
Upton-Hay Funeral Home
Celina Health and Rehabilitation Center
PARTNER LEVEL: Clay County Farm Bureau
Valley View Motel
Birdwell Heating and Cooling
H & H Auto Parts
Dale Hollow Signs
V & F Transformer
Chad Comer
Clay County Community Comprehensive Plan
We have a plan for the future economic growth and community development in our county. You can see the 62-page plan HERE.