Celina, Tennessee
City · Population 1,424 · #209 in Tennessee
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About Celina
Celina, TN is a small town located in northern Tennessee, home to 1,424 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Celina is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.84 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 774 residents per square mile.
📰 Celina News Today
- TN pharmacy owner banned from handling controlled substances WKRN News 2 · Aug 11
- Former Celina City Clerk Indicted After Misusing City Funds TN.gov · Nov 6
- Former TN Democratic Party treasurer sues party for $1M after being removed for residency dispute Tennessee Lookout · Jul 6
- Celina Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 28
- Faylene Hammons Obituary Apr 6, 2026 Williams Funeral Home & Crematory · Apr 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Celina Unique
- Positioned in northern Tennessee, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Tennessee — one of 504 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Celina
- Dale Hollow Pizza — pizza
- Doris's Diner
- Gone Country Cafe — american
- Highway 52 BBQ
- L&S Diner — american
- Los Primos — mexican
- Ollie's Place — regional
- Quarry Restaurant at Weir Mountain
- Ricky Bobby's Roadhouse
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Clay County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Celina
- Dale Hollow Dam Recreation Area reviews ★
- Donaldson Park Recreation Area reviews ★
- Pleasant Grove Recreation Area reviews ★
- Willow Grove Recreation Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Celina
- Celina K-8
- Clay Co Adult High School
- Clay County High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,424
Rank in state#209 of 345
Land area1.84 sq mi
Density774/sq mi
Coordinates36.5476, -85.5037