Clay County, Tennessee
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 / 36.55°N 85.54°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Named after | Henry Clay |
| Seat | Celina |
| Largest city | Celina |
| Area | |
• Total | 259 sq mi (670 km2) |
| • Land | 237 sq mi (610 km2) |
| • Water | 23 sq mi (60 km2) 8.8% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 7,581 |
| • Density | 33/sq mi (13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
| Website | dalehollowlake |
Clay County is a county in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 United States 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.