Fayetteville, Tennessee facts for kids
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Fayetteville, Tennessee
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Fayetteville town Square
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Location of Fayetteville in Lincoln County, Tennessee.
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| 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)
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| • 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
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| Area code(s) | 931 | |
| FIPS code | 47-25920 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1647829 | |
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Fayetteville is a city in Lincoln County, Tennessee, USA. It's the biggest city in the county and also where the county government is located. In 2020, about 7,068 people lived there.
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Exploring Fayetteville's Past
Fayetteville became a city in 1809. The state government of Tennessee officially created it. It started operating as a city on January 1, 1810.
The land where Fayetteville and Lincoln County are today once belonged to the Cherokee and Chickasaw Native American tribes. These lands became part of the United States in 1806.
Fayetteville got its name from another city, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Many of the first people who settled here came from that North Carolina city. That city, in turn, was named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a French general who helped the United States during the American Revolutionary War. Lincoln County is named after Benjamin Lincoln, another important general from the Revolutionary War.
One of the first settlers was Ezekiel Norris. He donated the land where the city was built. Other important founders of Fayetteville included Alexander and Andrew Greer, William Edmonson, and Matthew Buchanan.
Tornadoes in Fayetteville's History
Fayetteville has experienced several strong tornadoes over the years. One very powerful tornado hit the town on February 29, 1952. It caused a lot of damage to homes and businesses.
Other tornadoes also affected the city in 1851, 1890, and 1909. More recently, an EF2 tornado passed through the area on March 24, 2023. It followed a similar path to the 1952 storm.
Geography and Climate
Fayetteville covers an area of about 9.62 square miles (24.92 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Fayetteville's Climate
Fayetteville has a Humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm temperatures and a good amount of rain all year long.
| Climate data for Fayetteville Water Plant, Tennessee (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1957–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 77 (25) |
84 (29) |
86 (30) |
90 (32) |
97 (36) |
107 (42) |
103 (39) |
105 (41) |
100 (38) |
96 (36) |
86 (30) |
77 (25) |
107 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 68.4 (20.2) |
72.8 (22.7) |
79.4 (26.3) |
84.5 (29.2) |
89.5 (31.9) |
94.1 (34.5) |
95.9 (35.5) |
95.8 (35.4) |
93.4 (34.1) |
86.3 (30.2) |
78.0 (25.6) |
68.9 (20.5) |
97.7 (36.5) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 49.8 (9.9) |
54.7 (12.6) |
63.3 (17.4) |
72.8 (22.7) |
79.6 (26.4) |
86.2 (30.1) |
88.8 (31.6) |
88.7 (31.5) |
83.6 (28.7) |
73.5 (23.1) |
61.6 (16.4) |
52.4 (11.3) |
71.3 (21.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 40.2 (4.6) |
44.1 (6.7) |
51.6 (10.9) |
60.3 (15.7) |
67.9 (19.9) |
75.1 (23.9) |
78.2 (25.7) |
77.5 (25.3) |
71.7 (22.1) |
60.7 (15.9) |
49.8 (9.9) |
42.8 (6.0) |
60.0 (15.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 30.5 (−0.8) |
33.4 (0.8) |
39.9 (4.4) |
47.9 (8.8) |
56.2 (13.4) |
63.9 (17.7) |
67.7 (19.8) |
66.3 (19.1) |
59.8 (15.4) |
47.9 (8.8) |
38.1 (3.4) |
33.2 (0.7) |
48.7 (9.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 10.9 (−11.7) |
15.2 (−9.3) |
20.7 (−6.3) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
40.1 (4.5) |
51.8 (11.0) |
58.6 (14.8) |
56.9 (13.8) |
43.9 (6.6) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
20.8 (−6.2) |
16.0 (−8.9) |
8.8 (−12.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −26 (−32) |
−5 (−21) |
1 (−17) |
19 (−7) |
28 (−2) |
35 (2) |
47 (8) |
47 (8) |
29 (−2) |
19 (−7) |
8 (−13) |
−8 (−22) |
−26 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.29 (134) |
5.72 (145) |
5.79 (147) |
5.18 (132) |
4.68 (119) |
4.91 (125) |
4.98 (126) |
4.12 (105) |
4.10 (104) |
3.79 (96) |
4.80 (122) |
6.45 (164) |
59.81 (1,519) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.2 (0.51) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.5 (1.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.1 (2.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 11.5 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 10.8 | 11.8 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 10.4 | 8.4 | 9.2 | 10.3 | 13.4 | 134.0 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 |
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People of Fayetteville
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 995 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,206 | — | |
| 1880 | 2,104 | 74.5% | |
| 1890 | 2,410 | 14.5% | |
| 1900 | 2,708 | 12.4% | |
| 1910 | 3,439 | 27.0% | |
| 1920 | 3,629 | 5.5% | |
| 1930 | 3,822 | 5.3% | |
| 1940 | 4,684 | 22.6% | |
| 1950 | 5,447 | 16.3% | |
| 1960 | 6,804 | 24.9% | |
| 1970 | 7,691 | 13.0% | |
| 1980 | 7,559 | −1.7% | |
| 1990 | 6,921 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 6,994 | 1.1% | |
| 2010 | 6,827 | −2.4% | |
| 2020 | 7,068 | 3.5% | |
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As of the 2020 census, Fayetteville had a population of 7,068.
Racial and Ethnic Backgrounds
| Race | Number | Percent |
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| White | 4,862 | 68.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,476 | 20.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 112 | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 529 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 271 | 3.8% |
Fayetteville in 2020
In 2020, the average age of people in Fayetteville was about 43.9 years old. About 21.9% of the people were under 18, and 23.4% were 65 or older.
Most people (97.8%) lived in urban areas, which are like towns or cities. Only a small part (2.2%) lived in rural, or countryside, areas.
Fayetteville had 3,163 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 26% of these households had children under 18. Many households were made up of individuals living alone, especially those 65 or older.
There were 3,482 homes available in the city. About 9.2% of these homes were empty.
Important Landmarks
The Old Stone Bridge
A well-known landmark in Fayetteville is what's left of the Old Stone Bridge. It was built between 1860 and 1862 by John Markum and Patrick Flannery. The bridge had six arches.
During the American Civil War, a general ordered it to be burned, but the order was not carried out. The bridge stood for many years until it collapsed in 1969 because of a flood.
Lincoln County Courthouse
The first courthouse for Lincoln County was built in 1815 and made of logs. During the American Civil War, Union soldiers used it as their local base.
Later, in 1874, a new courthouse was built. The building you see today, in the Colonial Revival style, was built in 1970.
Camp Blount Monument
The Camp Blount monument was put up in 1998. It marks the spot of an old military camp called Camp Blount, which was located by the Elk River.
This camp was an important meeting place for soldiers from Tennessee. They gathered here for different conflicts, including the Creek War (1813–1814), the Seminole Wars (1818 and 1836), and the American Civil War.
Fun Attractions
Lincoln County Fair
The Lincoln County Fair is held in Fayetteville. The fair association started in 1906. It's a non-profit group, meaning any money it makes goes back into keeping the fairgrounds nice.
Since 1980, it has been a district fair, serving five counties and offering prizes for agriculture.
People have enjoyed harness racing at the fairgrounds since at least 1889. The racetrack was updated in 1978 to be an all-weather track. The fair also features fun activities like a demolition derby, exciting rides, delicious food, cattle shows, beauty pageants, art contests, and live concerts.
Fayetteville's Economy
A company called Grammer AG, which comes from Bavaria, Germany, has a factory in Fayetteville. They make parts for cars and other vehicles.
Famous People from Fayetteville
- Eddie Blake, former NFL and CFL player
- John Neely Bryan, founder of the city of Dallas, Texas
- Jim Bob Cooter, NFL offensive coordinator
- Rick Dempsey, former Major League Baseball player
- Bob Higgins, former Major League Baseball player
- Kelly Holcomb, former NFL quarterback
- Frank Kelso, U.S. Navy admiral
- Ira L. Kimes, brigadier general and Marine aviator
- Anthony Shelton, former NFL and CFL player
- Hatton W. Sumners, former congressman
- Ed Townsend, singer-songwriter, co-wrote "Let's Get It On" with Marvin Gaye
See also
In Spanish: Fayetteville (Tennessee) para niños
