David And Christy's Guidebook

David And Christy
David And Christy
David And Christy's Guidebook

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Celina is a small city in the nation's country music capital, Tennessee. 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. Celina is located near the center of Clay County. The city is situated in a relatively broad valley surrounded by rugged hills characteristic of the eastern Highland Rim. This valley is created by the confluence of the Cumberland River, which approaches from the north, and the Obey River, which approaches from the east. This section of both rivers is part of Cordell Hull Lake, a reservoir created by Cordell Hull Dam near Carthage several miles to the southwest. Dale Hollow Dam, which creates the vast Dale Hollow Lake, lies along the Obey River just east of Celina. This small city in Clay County is full of beautiful surprises for those who want to explore its streets.Celina is one fine example of a back-country destination which aren't as overcrowded as top tourist destinations. It’s streets take you back to the olden days when life was slow and easy. Celina is a unique destination for quick day trips, presenting the other side of Tennessee.
Celina
Celina is a small city in the nation's country music capital, Tennessee. 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. Celina is located near the center of Clay County. The city is situated in a relatively broad valley surrounded by rugged hills characteristic of the eastern Highland Rim. This valley is created by the confluence of the Cumberland River, which approaches from the north, and the Obey River, which approaches from the east. This section of both rivers is part of Cordell Hull Lake, a reservoir created by Cordell Hull Dam near Carthage several miles to the southwest. Dale Hollow Dam, which creates the vast Dale Hollow Lake, lies along the Obey River just east of Celina. This small city in Clay County is full of beautiful surprises for those who want to explore its streets.Celina is one fine example of a back-country destination which aren't as overcrowded as top tourist destinations. It’s streets take you back to the olden days when life was slow and easy. Celina is a unique destination for quick day trips, presenting the other side of Tennessee.
It's 13 minutes from Celina. Standing Stone State Park is located in Standing Stone State Forest on the Cumberland Plateau. The park takes its name from the Standing Stone, a 12-foot-tall rock standing upright on a sandstone ledge, which was supposedly used as a boundary line between two Indian nations. When the rock fell, the Indians placed a portion of it upon an improvised monument to preserve it. The stone is still preserved in nearby Monterey, Tenn. In the 1930s, Standing Stone was an area plagued with soil erosion and sub-marginal lands. With the assistance of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Work Projects Administration (WPA), the Resettlement Administration, and the U.S. Forest Service, the area was made productive again. They were able to relocate area farmers to better land, stop soil erosion, reforest and develop recreational opportunities. The site became a Tennessee State Park in 1939. Standing Stone State Park has more than eight miles of day-use hiking trails, providing access to some of the park’s loveliest areas. Trails range from easy to strenuous and pass into virgin woods through vivid wildflowers and over-flowing streams and around beautiful Standing Stone Lake. The park has 36 campsites, each with a grill, picnic table, water, and electricity. There are also 17 historic WPA cabins and seven more modern cabins available that can be reserved up to a year in advance. All cabins are completely equipped for housekeeping including appliances, microwave oven, cooking utensils, and linens. The park has three group lodges ranging in size and accommodations. The Tea Room at Standing Stone is a conference-style meeting room that can accommodate up to 80 people and is approximately 800 square feet. The Tea Room includes a large back deck and five picnic tables. Great views of the lake and natural scenery make it an ideal location for wedding receptions, family reunions, and small conferences. The famous National Rolley Hole Marble Tournament is held here every September. The largest of its kind, the tournament has been an annual event at the park for more than 30 years. This traditional marbles contest draws some of the country’s best players to a tournament where players match wit and skills with special flint spheres on a smooth dirt surface. The festival includes kids’ games, marble making, swap meet, tournament play, demonstrations, music, and food. (Registration is required for the Rolley Hole Tournament.) This one-of-a-kind family experience has been featured by ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS, CNN, Smithsonian Institution, National Geographic, and Charles Schulz's Peanuts comic strip. Watch the great video our friends at Wild SideTV made about this internationally recognized tournament.
31 locals recommend
Standing Stone State Park
1674 Standing Stone Park Hwy
31 locals recommend
It's 13 minutes from Celina. Standing Stone State Park is located in Standing Stone State Forest on the Cumberland Plateau. The park takes its name from the Standing Stone, a 12-foot-tall rock standing upright on a sandstone ledge, which was supposedly used as a boundary line between two Indian nations. When the rock fell, the Indians placed a portion of it upon an improvised monument to preserve it. The stone is still preserved in nearby Monterey, Tenn. In the 1930s, Standing Stone was an area plagued with soil erosion and sub-marginal lands. With the assistance of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Work Projects Administration (WPA), the Resettlement Administration, and the U.S. Forest Service, the area was made productive again. They were able to relocate area farmers to better land, stop soil erosion, reforest and develop recreational opportunities. The site became a Tennessee State Park in 1939. Standing Stone State Park has more than eight miles of day-use hiking trails, providing access to some of the park’s loveliest areas. Trails range from easy to strenuous and pass into virgin woods through vivid wildflowers and over-flowing streams and around beautiful Standing Stone Lake. The park has 36 campsites, each with a grill, picnic table, water, and electricity. There are also 17 historic WPA cabins and seven more modern cabins available that can be reserved up to a year in advance. All cabins are completely equipped for housekeeping including appliances, microwave oven, cooking utensils, and linens. The park has three group lodges ranging in size and accommodations. The Tea Room at Standing Stone is a conference-style meeting room that can accommodate up to 80 people and is approximately 800 square feet. The Tea Room includes a large back deck and five picnic tables. Great views of the lake and natural scenery make it an ideal location for wedding receptions, family reunions, and small conferences. The famous National Rolley Hole Marble Tournament is held here every September. The largest of its kind, the tournament has been an annual event at the park for more than 30 years. This traditional marbles contest draws some of the country’s best players to a tournament where players match wit and skills with special flint spheres on a smooth dirt surface. The festival includes kids’ games, marble making, swap meet, tournament play, demonstrations, music, and food. (Registration is required for the Rolley Hole Tournament.) This one-of-a-kind family experience has been featured by ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS, CNN, Smithsonian Institution, National Geographic, and Charles Schulz's Peanuts comic strip. Watch the great video our friends at Wild SideTV made about this internationally recognized tournament.
Dale Hollow Lake has bent grass tees leading to zoysia fairways and large, undulating bent grass greens. The 61 bunkers are framed by zoysia. Most of the holes have moderate to severe elevation changes. Other course features include numerous rock outcroppings, small caves, springs, gorges, two ponds, and mountain views. Bring your camera, this is one of the most scenic courses in the country. Five sets of tees accommodate every level of player. The practice range features three large zoysia tees and two target greens. Also available are two practice greens and a practice bunker. Shuttle service is available. We do ask that everyone wear a mask! The course and practice facility were designed by nationally acclaimed architect Brian Ault and opened for play in 2003. Golf Digest magazine consistently ranks Dale Hollow as one of the top 10 courses in Kentucky.
Dale Hollow Golf Course
6371 State Park Rd
Dale Hollow Lake has bent grass tees leading to zoysia fairways and large, undulating bent grass greens. The 61 bunkers are framed by zoysia. Most of the holes have moderate to severe elevation changes. Other course features include numerous rock outcroppings, small caves, springs, gorges, two ponds, and mountain views. Bring your camera, this is one of the most scenic courses in the country. Five sets of tees accommodate every level of player. The practice range features three large zoysia tees and two target greens. Also available are two practice greens and a practice bunker. Shuttle service is available. We do ask that everyone wear a mask! The course and practice facility were designed by nationally acclaimed architect Brian Ault and opened for play in 2003. Golf Digest magazine consistently ranks Dale Hollow as one of the top 10 courses in Kentucky.
Dale Hollow Dam and Lake was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1938 and the River and Harbor Act of 1946. The project was completed for flood control in 1943. Power-generating units were added in 1948, 1949 and 1953. The project was designed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and built by private contractors under the supervision of the Corps. The dam, power plant and reservoir are operated by the Nashville District of the Corps of Engineers. Dale Hollow Dam is located approximately three miles east of Celina, Tennessee, on the Obey River, 7.3 miles above its juncture with the Cumberland River at river mile 380.0. Dale Hollow Lake covers portions of Clay, Pickett, Overton and Fentress counties in Tennessee and Clinton and Cumberland counties in Kentucky. The project consists of 27,700 surface acres of water and 24,842 acres of surrounding land.
Dale Hollow Dam
Dale Hollow Dam and Lake was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1938 and the River and Harbor Act of 1946. The project was completed for flood control in 1943. Power-generating units were added in 1948, 1949 and 1953. The project was designed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and built by private contractors under the supervision of the Corps. The dam, power plant and reservoir are operated by the Nashville District of the Corps of Engineers. Dale Hollow Dam is located approximately three miles east of Celina, Tennessee, on the Obey River, 7.3 miles above its juncture with the Cumberland River at river mile 380.0. Dale Hollow Lake covers portions of Clay, Pickett, Overton and Fentress counties in Tennessee and Clinton and Cumberland counties in Kentucky. The project consists of 27,700 surface acres of water and 24,842 acres of surrounding land.
Dale Hollow Dam and Lake was completed in 1943. Although the dam was built for flood control and power generation, it has now become a recreational oasis for more than 3 million visitors each year. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the dam and campground are located on the Obey River, about 3 miles east of Celina, Tennessee. Surrounded by a thick expanse of forest, the clear blue lake creates a stunning scenic backdrop for a variety of water and land recreational activities. The tailwater below Dale Hollow Dam is known for excellent cold water rainbow and brown trout fishing. Dale Hollow Dam Campground features 78 campsites and one large group picnic shelter. Electric hookups, drinking water, flush toilets and a dump station all create a comfortable camping experience.
Dale Hollow Dam Campground
200 Campground Road
Dale Hollow Dam and Lake was completed in 1943. Although the dam was built for flood control and power generation, it has now become a recreational oasis for more than 3 million visitors each year. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the dam and campground are located on the Obey River, about 3 miles east of Celina, Tennessee. Surrounded by a thick expanse of forest, the clear blue lake creates a stunning scenic backdrop for a variety of water and land recreational activities. The tailwater below Dale Hollow Dam is known for excellent cold water rainbow and brown trout fishing. Dale Hollow Dam Campground features 78 campsites and one large group picnic shelter. Electric hookups, drinking water, flush toilets and a dump station all create a comfortable camping experience.
We are the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the only agency in the federal government whose primary responsibility is the conservation and management of fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the American people. We offer a variety of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and our shared natural heritage. And through our work to conserve natural resources, we provide communities with healthier environments, clean water, flood control and a strong economy.Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery has a lot to offer, with an aquarium/visitor center, displays and paved walking paths. The hatchery public fishing area, featuring an accessible pier, is stocked with rainbow trout on a weekly basis. Nearby Dale Hollow Lake is renowned for fishing opportunities...
6 locals recommend
DALE Hollow Natl Fish Hatchery
6 locals recommend
We are the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the only agency in the federal government whose primary responsibility is the conservation and management of fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the American people. We offer a variety of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and our shared natural heritage. And through our work to conserve natural resources, we provide communities with healthier environments, clean water, flood control and a strong economy.Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery has a lot to offer, with an aquarium/visitor center, displays and paved walking paths. The hatchery public fishing area, featuring an accessible pier, is stocked with rainbow trout on a weekly basis. Nearby Dale Hollow Lake is renowned for fishing opportunities...
Pleasant Grove Recreation Area offers a large group picnic shelter with five picnic tables and grills. Flush toilets and drinking water are also provided. A boat ramp provides convenient lake access. Activities: Birding Boating Day Use Area Fishing Picnicking Water Activities Water Access Swimming Amenities: Boat Ramp Drinking Water Flush Toilets Grills Lake Access Paved Parking Pets Allowed Picnic Area Picnic Shelters Picnic Tables Accessibility Accessible Occupant Message Water Hookup
Pleasant Grove Recreation Area
1170 Cedar Hill Rd
Pleasant Grove Recreation Area offers a large group picnic shelter with five picnic tables and grills. Flush toilets and drinking water are also provided. A boat ramp provides convenient lake access. Activities: Birding Boating Day Use Area Fishing Picnicking Water Activities Water Access Swimming Amenities: Boat Ramp Drinking Water Flush Toilets Grills Lake Access Paved Parking Pets Allowed Picnic Area Picnic Shelters Picnic Tables Accessibility Accessible Occupant Message Water Hookup

Food scene

Satisfy Your Cravings at Gone Country Cafe! Exploring Celina's natural and historical attractions can be tiresome. You'll be craving good food. Thus, head to the Gone Country Cafe to treat yourself to delicious food. Gone Country Cafe is best known for its breaded pork tenderloin sandwich and Southern-style cooking. Since 1938, this local restaurant in Celina had served customers back when it was still a Trailways Bus Stop. Many travelers frequently stop at this restaurant to eat before resuming their journey. Gone Country Cafe also has a gorgeous mural outside the restaurant which features its significant history of bus travel.
Gone Country Cafe
302 Dow Ave
Satisfy Your Cravings at Gone Country Cafe! Exploring Celina's natural and historical attractions can be tiresome. You'll be craving good food. Thus, head to the Gone Country Cafe to treat yourself to delicious food. Gone Country Cafe is best known for its breaded pork tenderloin sandwich and Southern-style cooking. Since 1938, this local restaurant in Celina had served customers back when it was still a Trailways Bus Stop. Many travelers frequently stop at this restaurant to eat before resuming their journey. Gone Country Cafe also has a gorgeous mural outside the restaurant which features its significant history of bus travel.
Munch Southern-Style Barbeque at the Dale Hollow 1 Stop BBQ! This barbeque joint opened in 2003, but it traces its roots back to 1985. Today, it's one of the most famous barbeque joints in Clay County that has served locals for more than 30 years. Don't forget to pair their mouthwatering barbeque with savory side dishes, such as potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, and pastries. Head to the Dale Hollow 1 Stop BBQ for Southern-style barbecue.This local barbecue joint is famous for its slow-cooked hickory charcoal barbeque pork and chicken. It's also where you can taste a rare barbeque, the barbeque pork shoulder, which is famous throughout Celina.
7 locals recommend
Dale Hollow 1 Stop BBQ
1012 E Lake Ave
7 locals recommend
Munch Southern-Style Barbeque at the Dale Hollow 1 Stop BBQ! This barbeque joint opened in 2003, but it traces its roots back to 1985. Today, it's one of the most famous barbeque joints in Clay County that has served locals for more than 30 years. Don't forget to pair their mouthwatering barbeque with savory side dishes, such as potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, and pastries. Head to the Dale Hollow 1 Stop BBQ for Southern-style barbecue.This local barbecue joint is famous for its slow-cooked hickory charcoal barbeque pork and chicken. It's also where you can taste a rare barbeque, the barbeque pork shoulder, which is famous throughout Celina.
Expand your culinary horizons! Discover a new favorite by trying the top pizzas in Celina. Celina is home to the ever-popular Dale Hollow Pizza. With great pizzas on the menu, it isn't hard to see why. Some of the top dishes in Celina are served at local pizzerias. Expand your horizons with delicious options like sandwiches, salads, calzones, and more. Add to your meal with Soda. It's a good way to sample everything Dale Hollow Pizza has to offer. Dale Hollow Pizza has been a Slice partner for years, providing delivery and takeout in the community. Take home your pizza with curbside pickup. It's never been easier to grab a pizza whenever you feel the urge.
Dale Hollow Pizza
911 East Lake Avenue
Expand your culinary horizons! Discover a new favorite by trying the top pizzas in Celina. Celina is home to the ever-popular Dale Hollow Pizza. With great pizzas on the menu, it isn't hard to see why. Some of the top dishes in Celina are served at local pizzerias. Expand your horizons with delicious options like sandwiches, salads, calzones, and more. Add to your meal with Soda. It's a good way to sample everything Dale Hollow Pizza has to offer. Dale Hollow Pizza has been a Slice partner for years, providing delivery and takeout in the community. Take home your pizza with curbside pickup. It's never been easier to grab a pizza whenever you feel the urge.
Great locally owned Celina gem! Stop and grab a few burgers before you head out on the water! Tasting perfectly cooked burgers is what a number of visitors recommend. The energetic staff meets you at this restaurant all year round. Based on the guests' opinions, prices are reasonable.
Little Burger Shack
113 East Lake Avenue
Great locally owned Celina gem! Stop and grab a few burgers before you head out on the water! Tasting perfectly cooked burgers is what a number of visitors recommend. The energetic staff meets you at this restaurant all year round. Based on the guests' opinions, prices are reasonable.