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Clay County, Tennessee offers a perfect blend of nature, adventure, and small-town charm, where visitors can enjoy outdoor activities, rich history, local culture, and the warm hospitality of a community eager to share its unique treasures.

REEHILL COMMUNITY CLUB, INC.

Free Hill Community Center continues to serve as a vibrant hub for cultural preservation and community connection.

Ollie’s Place

Ollie’s Place—A Little Taste of Soul—is a beloved local eatery located at 710 E Lake Ave in Celina, Tennessee.

Obey River Park

Obey River Park Campground, located on the picturesque shores of Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee, is the largest camping area on the lake and boasts the most visited swimming beach.

Cove Creek Recreation Area

Situated along the tranquil shores of Dale Hollow Lake, Cove Creek Recreation Area offers a rustic and serene camping experience for tent enthusiasts.

Willow Grove Campground

Perched on a scenic plateau overlooking Dale Hollow Lake, Willow Grove Campground offers a serene retreat for campers seeking both relaxation and adventure.

Sweet Tradition: The Chocolate Gravy Festival


In the heart of Celina, Tennessee, something sweet is stirring—literally. The Chocolate Gravy Festival transforms the historic courthouse square into a delightful celebration of Southern comfort food and community spirit. From the rich aroma of cocoa wafting through the air to the lively sounds of local musicians, the festival offers a feast for the senses. Attendees indulge in chocolate gravy contests, sample delectable pies and biscuits, and even participate in a chocolate gravy eating competition.

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Clay County’s Businesses and Attractions are Ready to Welcome You

While the biggest attraction in Clay County is Dale Hollow Lake with its houseboating, marinas, camping, fishing and watersports, we assure you that there is so much more!

Clay County has historic sites, antique shops, restaurants, shopping and special events. We encourage you to make Clay County a destination. Plan your wedding at one of our beautiful wedding venues. Make lodging an experience by renting a Victorian mansion, a log cabin or a lakeside lodge.

Spend the day antiquing. Experience history at the Historic Courthouse Museum or the Free Hill Community. Attend a barn sale. Eat local specialities like biscuits and chocolate gravy, sliced smoked barbecue or fried catfish. Come for one of the several events scatted throughout the year from heritage festivals, to county fairs, to fishing tournaments, to holiday celebrations.

Below you can browse just a few of the attractions that make Clay County special.

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