The Clay County Three Star Initiative is a volunteer program sponsored by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, along with local government and the Chamber of Commerce. The program’s primary purpose is to build our infrastructure to become a “job ready” county.

These volunteers work to make our community a great place to live, work and play. So, we become more attractive to business and industry looking to relocate, creating jobs for our citizens.

Tennessee Three-Star Program: 

Dear Economic Development Partner:

The state of Tennessee recognizes the importance of successful community development best practices and its impact on sustaining economic growth. The Three-Star program helps rural and urban Tennessee communities achieve excellence in community development by emphasizing foundational steps and targeting community strengths to improve quality of life and grow jobs.

The program sets high standards and incentives like no other state-run program in the nation. It helps communities focus on their strengths and address areas of concern to better prepare their area for economic growth.

The Three-Star program is an important component of the state’s economic strategy that helps communities set strategic goals that will truly make a difference today and well into the future. We appreciate your support and dedication to the growth and success of Tennessee’s economy.

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Current Local Projects

Downtown Committee

This committee works to improve the appearance of the downtown area and to improve the economic potential of the district.

Clay County Corner

This weekly radio broadcast from the historic Clay County Courthouse on WVFB (101.5 FM) features local interviews spotlighting events, programs, and issues. It airs live at 9 a.m. every Thursday, with a rebroadcast that same day at 6 p.m. Listen to archived programs by clicking HERE.

Historic Preservation Committee

The goals of the Historic Preservation Committee are to preserve and protect the historic buildings, artifacts, documents, and oral history of our community, while promoting our unique heritage and culture. In addition, the committee aims to engage citizens and tourists alike through tours, exhibits, and other programs. Members look forward to assisting in the development of the celebration of Clay County’s Sesquicentennial in 2020.

Imagination Library

This program mails age appropriate books directly to the homes all the children in Clay County from birth to age five on a monthly basis.

Friends of the Library

This organization supports school libraries and the Clay County Library.

Retirement Committee

This committee works to encourage retirees to move to Clay County. They have prepared a brochure that highlights Clay County as a good place to retire.

We need your help

If you have some skills in any field, a hidden talent and a few hours a week, please get involved with our community and the Three-Star program. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 931-243-3338. We’ll find a way you can contribute.