Clay County, Tennessee

Clay County is a county in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,581. Its county seat and only incorporated city is Celina. Clay County is named in honor of American statesman Henry Clay, member of the United States Senate from Kentucky and United States Secretary of State in the 19th century.

Clay County
Clay County Courthouse in Celina
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°33′N 85°32′W
Country United States
State Tennessee
Founded1870
Named forHenry Clay
SeatCelina
Largest cityCelina
Area
  Total259 sq mi (670 km2)
  Land237 sq mi (610 km2)
  Water23 sq mi (60 km2)  8.8%
Population
 (2020)
  Total7,581
  Density33/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitedalehollowlake.org
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