THE BEST OF SMALL-TOWN AMERICA
Lincoln County and Fayetteville offer an unparalleled quality of life that brings residents the true benefits of the small-town and rural lifestyle with the added bonus of big-city convenience within a short drive.
The picturesque town square in Fayetteville thrives as the hub of activity in the town, with boutiques and stores offering a wide range of products, as well as restaurants, a historic movie theatre and professional services.
The area is rich in history, and the Lincoln County Museum contains a large variety of items and artifacts from days gone by including an enormous arrowhead collection, military artifacts, and medical and agriculture exhibits. The Chamber of Commerce also sponsors a walking tour of Fayetteville's lovely historic homes.
SENSE OF COMMUNITY
Fayetteville and Lincoln County are proud of the tight-knit nature of our citizens. Our people bond as friends at church, in community organizations such as Civitan, Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions Club, VFW, Knights of Columbus, Elks Club, Junior Round Dozen, Shriners, Leadership Lincoln and other organizations.
Whatever your interest, you will find a group that shares your passions in Lincoln County. Some of our associations include the Livestock Association, Literacy Council, Humane Society, Pilot Club, Garden Club, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Elk River Forestry Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, Association of Retarded Citizens. Elk Valley Car Club, Main Street Association, and Elk Valley Crafters. There are dozens of others.
For those interested in the arts, the Carriage House Players is a local acting troupe, and we also are proud to have the Denim Dusters Square Dancers and a very active Museum Association and Arts Council.
For the kids, there are lots of activities as well, such as the 4-H Club, Falcon Club, Boy and Girl Scouts and numerous opportunities to learn and make friends.
ANNUAL EVENTS
The most treasured memories are built around special events, and here in Fayetteville and Lincoln County, we have a number of very special annual festivals that keep our citizens excited all year long.
The centerpiece of the year is undoubtedly the Lincoln County Fair, which has been consistently judged as one of the best local fairs in America. Traditional fair activities include shows, the carnival midway, rides and livestock, agricultural and craft exhibitions. In addition, Lincoln County's fair boasts the only horse harness racing in the State.
Just after the fair each year, music lovers and Americana enthusiasts gather for the Lincoln County Bluegrass Festival, which brings musicians from all over the country to our community for two days of music and fun.
Once a year, the courthouse lawn turns into a pasture for Dairy Days, which celebrate Lincoln County's rich agricultural heritage. Ice-cream eating, cow milking, butter churning, a beauty pageant and other fun activities mark this quaint festival.
When the winter holidays roll around, all of Fayetteville and surrounding area becomes a winter wonderland bedecked with lights and greenery for the Host of Christmas Past, our annual celebration of old-time Yuletide joy.
UNRIVALED NATURAL BEAUTY
What really sets the area apart, though, is the natural beauty of the Tennessee River Valley. Rolling hills and sloping valleys give the landscape a pastoral quality, and residents enjoy bonding with the outdoors through activities such as fishing and canoeing on the Elk River, cycling, hiking and hunting. The river is vital to the area, and at Stone Bridge Memorial Park, near the center of Fayetteville, you'll find a replica of the historic Stone Bridge and Pristine Cascade that also includes two historic log cabins, a visitor center, and numerous recreational activities.
For more sophisticated tastes, the Fayetteville Golf and Country Club is a beautifully manicured course with all the amenities you would expect to find.