Historic Clay County Courthouse TN

Historic Clay County Courthouse TN The Clay County Courthouse was built in Celina in 1873 and has contributed to the life and culture of the region in a variety of ways since its completion.

06/20/2026

05/29/2026

Trying to host meaningful events without the right space can be frustrating.
Too often, organizations outgrow outdated facilities, struggle with weather limitations, or simply don’t have a place that brings people together in a comfortable, memorable way.

We understand because spaces matter. The environment shapes the experience.
That’s why Honest Abe was honored to help build this pavilion for the Tennessee FFA State Camp—a place designed for leadership sessions, worship nights, community gatherings, team building, meals, and memories that will last for years to come.
Now, instead of squeezing into spaces that limit connection, campers and leaders have a gathering place built to bring people together.

Whether you’re a camp, retreat center, church, school, or organization, the right space can change everything.
Because sometimes a building becomes more than a structure…
It becomes where community happens.

05/29/2026
05/29/2026
03/03/2026
03/03/2026

This week 164 years ago, Union soldier Jessie Hyde passed through Bowling Green, Kentucky, during his time in the Civil War.

He commented, “This was one of the rebels’ strongest points of defense,” and that “Bowling Green was, undoubtedly, a beautiful place before the commencement of the war.”

Kentucky played a major role in the Civil War, and at one point Bowling Green was the capitol of the Confederacy in the state. Simon Bolivar Buckner led 4,000 troops to occupy the city in September of 1861. This stronghold did not last, however, as Federal troops regained the city by February 1862.

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Address

100 Courthouse Square
Celina, TN
38551

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19312433464

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