Fayetteville, Tennessee facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fayetteville, Tennessee
City
Fayetteville town Square
Seal
Location of Fayetteville in Lincoln County, Tennessee.
Country	United States
State	Tennessee
County	Lincoln
Founded	1809
Named for	Fayetteville, North Carolina
Area
• Total	9.62 sq mi (24.92 km2)
• Land	9.62 sq mi (24.92 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	705 ft (215 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	7,068
• Density	734.64/sq mi (283.66/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	37334
Area code(s)	931
FIPS code	47-25920
GNIS feature ID	1647829

Fayetteville is a city in Lincoln County, Tennessee, United States. It is the biggest city in the county and also its county seat, which means it's where the county government is located. In 2020, about 7,068 people lived in Fayetteville.

History of Fayetteville

Fayetteville was officially created in 1809 by the Tennessee General Assembly. This law became active on January 1, 1810.

Child labor at the Elk Cotton Mills in Fayetteville, 1910. Photo by Lewis Hine.

The land where Lincoln County and Fayetteville are today used to belong to the Cherokee and Chickasaw Native American tribes. They gave the land to the United States in 1806.

The city was named after Fayetteville, North Carolina. Many of the first people who settled here came from that North Carolina town. That earlier town was named for Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette. He was a French general who helped the United States during the American Revolutionary War. Lincoln County itself was named after Major General Benjamin Lincoln. He was the second-in-command of the U.S. Army at the end of the Revolutionary War.

Ezekiel Norris was one of the first white settlers. He gave the 100 acres of land where the city was built. Other important people who helped start Fayetteville were Alexander and Andrew Greer, William Edmonson, and Matthew Buchanan.

Tornadoes in Fayetteville

Fayetteville has been hit by several strong tornadoes over the years. On February 29, 1952, a very powerful F4 tornado struck the town. It caused a lot of damage to homes, businesses, and power lines. Two people died, and 150 were hurt.

Other tornadoes hit the city on:

• March 14, 1851
• March 27, 1890
• April 29, 1909

More recently, an EF2 tornado on March 24, 2023, followed a path similar to the 1952 storm.

Geography and Climate

Fayetteville covers an area of about 7.3 square miles (18.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Fayetteville's Climate

The weather in Fayetteville is usually warm, and it gets a lot of rain throughout the year. This type of weather is called a "Humid Subtropical Climate." It means the summers are hot and humid, and the winters are mild.

People of Fayetteville

Fayetteville's Population in 2020

In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 7,068 people living in Fayetteville. There were 3,092 households and 1,548 families in the city.

Famous Landmarks

The Old Stone Bridge

One of Fayetteville's most well-known landmarks is the remains of the Stone Bridge. Locals often call it the "Old Stone Bridge." It was built by John Markum and Patrick Flannery, starting in 1860. The bridge had six arches and was finished in January 1862.

During the American Civil War in 1863, General William T. Sherman ordered the bridge to be burned. However, his order was not followed because the river was easy to cross near the bridge. The bridge stood until 1969, when it fell apart due to a flood.

Lincoln County Courthouse

The first courthouse for Lincoln County was built from logs in 1815. During the Civil War, Union soldiers used it as their local headquarters.

This log building was replaced in 1874 by a new courthouse built in the Italianate architecture style. This second courthouse was later torn down. The current courthouse, built in the Colonial Revival architecture style, took its place in 1970.

Camp Blount Monument

The Camp Blount marker was put up in 1998. You can find it along Huntsville Highway (US-431) near the WalMart shopping center.

Camp Blount was located along the Elk River. It was a meeting spot for Tennessee soldiers. They gathered there to serve under General Andrew Jackson during the Creek War (1813–1814). Soldiers also met at Camp Blount for the Seminole Wars in 1818 and 1836. Both Confederate and Federal troops used it during the United States Civil War.

Fun Attractions

Lincoln County Fair

The Lincoln County Fairgrounds are located in Fayetteville, Tennessee. The Lincoln County Fair Association started in 1906. It's a non-profit group, and all the money it makes goes back into keeping the fairgrounds nice. In 1980, the fair became a "district fair." This means it serves five counties and gives out over $10,000 in prizes for agriculture.

Records show that harness racing has been happening at the fairgrounds since 1889. The racetrack was made of red clay until 1978. Then, it was changed to an all-weather track by adding limestone dust. Other fun things at the fair include a demolition derby, rides, food, cattle shows, pageants, art contests, and concerts.

Economy

A company called Grammer AG has a factory in Fayetteville. This company is based in Bavaria, Germany. They make parts for cars and trucks.

Notable People from Fayetteville

• John Neely Bryan, who founded the city of Dallas, Texas
• Jim Bob Cooter, an NFL offensive coordinator
• Rick Dempsey, a former Major League Baseball player
• Bob Higgins, another former Major League Baseball player
• Kelly Holcomb, a former NFL quarterback
• Frank Kelso, a U.S. Navy admiral
• Ira L. Kimes, a brigadier general and Marine aviator
• Anthony Shelton, a former NFL and CFL player
• Hatton W. Sumners, a former congressman
• Ed Townsend, a singer-songwriter who co-wrote "Let's Get It On"
• Eddie Blake, a former NFL and CFL player

See also

In Spanish: Fayetteville (Tennessee) para niños