Why visit Celina
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 9 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Clay County Courthouse, Free Hill, Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery and Donaldson Park Recreation Area.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Celina
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Celina
Celina is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,422 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Celina, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Clay County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic courthouse in Celina, Tennessee, USA
Free Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Unincorporated community in Clay County, Tennessee
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery
Park · 2.4 mi
Fish hatchery and park in Clay County, Tennessee, United States
Restaurants and cafes9
Gone Country Cafe
Diner · American
Mo-Th 06:30-14:00; Fr 06:00-20:00; Sa 06:00-14:00
Where to stay1
History
Celina was founded in the 19th century and named after the daughter of local pioneer entrepreneur and educator, Moses Fisk. In the late 19th century, Celina prospered as a logging town, receiving logs that had been cut in the forests to the east and floated down the Obey River. In 1878, African Americans were violently driven out of Celina and its neighboring town, Free Hill.
From the History section of Celina, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship11
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare2
Map of Celina
39 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 27°F | 4.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 30°F | 4.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 36°F | 5.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 44°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 45°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 36°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 31°F | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Livingston Radio Wliv (15 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clay County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado (Severe Storm)
- 2021-05-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Tornado)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Glasgow Municipal Airport (GLW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 42 miles away.
- Tompkinsville 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Burkesville 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Albany 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Algood 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Cookeville 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Baxter 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Edmonton 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
- Hartsville/Trousdale County 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Glasgow 39 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Columbia 40 mi north, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Clay-county-tennessee-courthouse, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Free-hills-rosenwald-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
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