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Scam warnings offered again
This time by area hospital and electric cooperative. CLAY COUNTY-Residents here are again being warned of recent scams, this time by both Cookeville Regional Medical Center and Tri-County Electric. “A Tri-County Electric member in the Lafayette area recently reported receiving a phone call stating they have overpaid and will need...
Event set to ease reentry into community
CELINA-A Reentry Simulation event is being hosted by various agencies here at the Clay County Fairgrounds next month to not only help the recently incarcerated, but also the general public. “Everyone who deals with the public would benefit from it,” local chamber of commerce officials said on social media.
EMA tower cam helps keep public safe
CELINA-When many shared the panoramic view of Celina posted on social media over the weekend by the Clay County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), they probably did so thinking it was one of the most breathtaking views of the city they had witnessed. While the photo was definitely worthy of the...
Early voting starts Friday
CELINA-Friday is the day the first ballots will be cast in Clay County for the August 1 General Election and State and Federal Primaries, as early voting kicks off here at the Celina Fire Hall located at 211 Green Street. Voters can head to the polls from 9 a.m. to...
Myles Lacy crowned King of Marbles
The Wildwoods concluded the 101st Annual National Marbles Tournament on Thursday, June 20, celebrating the crowning of the new King and Queen of Marbles. Myles Lacy, 9, of Clay County, TN, claimed the Boy’s title. Katelynn Gaumer, 13, of Cumberland, MD was crowned National Girl’s Marbles Champion.
Clay gets route as part of Bike Tennessee initiative
CELINA-One of 52 designated bicycle routes across the state as a part of the new Bike Tennessee initiative has been mapped out right here in Clay County. The Dale Hollow Ramble is a 21-mile trek beginning at the Dale Hollow Dam Recreation Area. From there, riders travel to Pleasant Grove,...
Kits to help kids made through cooperative effort
Anti-Drug Coalition, Sheriff work together on project. CELINA-The Clay County Anti-Drug Coalition (CCADC) recently partnered with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office to assemble a total of 100 “Lambi Kits” to help kids cope with substance abuse. The kits include a stuffed animal, other materials, and a “Lambi...
Clay County Dancing Seniors, Horse Club visit CHRC residents
CELINA-Residents here at Celina Health and Rehabilitation Center (CHRC) enjoyed visits from a pair of local groups earlier this month, including the Clay County Dancing Seniors and the Clay County Horse Club. “Residents were extremely honored and appreciative to receive a recent visit from Clay County Dancing Seniors,” CHRC officials...
Shirley Tayse
Shirley Temple Brown Tayse, was born Dec. 7, 1936, in Clay County, Tennessee and passed away June 19, 2024, at Macon Community Hospital in Lafayette, Tennessee, at the age of 87 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 3 p.m. from the chapel...
Piece of history comes home
Bud Garrett’s marble machine now on display at Rolley Hole Museum. CELINA-A piece of Clay County history has made its way back home. Clay County native Bud Garrett’s marble-making machine was delivered to the National Rolley Hole Marble Museum here at the Historic Clay County Courthouse last week, where it will remain on display as one of the feature exhibits of the collection.
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