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| Lincoln County’s geographic foundation sets squarely on the Alabama/Tennessee line, and is the only Tennessee county physically connected to Madison County/Huntsville, Alabama. Formed in 1809, Fayetteville and Lincoln County share a rich history and a central theme of “Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow”. Our community’s values are evident wherever you look, along with the warmth of true southern hospitality. Visitors often return, and many times make it home. Investment in education is a keystone to all other endeavors, such as economic development and quality growth. |
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| Lincoln County Fair Wins Champion Honors Lincoln County’s annual fair claimed the champion title in the AA division of fairs during the 81st Annual Tennessee Association of Fairs (TAF) Convention held in Nashville. Fayetteville Wins TML Excellence Award in Parks Airport Presented Awards of Excellence The conference was hosted by the Tennessee Association of Air Carrier Airports at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Hotel in Franklin. The Front Door Award recognizes Tennessee airports with facilities and services that reflect community pride and commitment to quality. The Silver Star Airport Award recognizes those communities who have achieved the distinction of receiving the Tennessee Front Door Award for 10 consecutive years. Great American City Award Delivered to Fayetteville Officials Following the 21st annual Great Race vintage automotive event, Wayne Stanfield, chief operating officer of The Great Race 2003, returned to Fayetteville with a $1,500 check for the Fayetteville/Lincoln County Library and a “Great American City Award.” -“The Great American City Award has been around for more than ten years,” said Stanfield. “The city award criteria are based on hospitality, size and enthusiasm of the crowd and localized theme as well as decorations. New Hospital, Junior’s House Win National Awards The National Association of Counties announced that Lincoln County’s 2005 Achievement Award winning program, construction of a new 50-bed replacement hospital, was designated “Best Rural Program”. “I don’t think it gets any better than that,” said Jerry Mansfield, County Mayor, during the last Lincoln County Commission meeting of the award. “I know we went through a lot of turmoil and a lot of effort to be at this particular place in our county’s history, but to be recognized by the National Association of Counties is an achievement that says a lot for this board and past boards…I want to applaud you for that.” |
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| Fayetteville-Lincoln County, Tennessee maintains a vibrant economy with some of the lowest unemployment rates in Tennessee and the South East. The local employment can be broken down into approximately 32% manufacturing, 22% Local Government, and 39% Service. The service area can be broken down further into 13% retail trade, 3% financial, 3% professional, and 5% Education & Health (Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2004). The 2004 annual average wage for Fayetteville and Lincoln County is $25,750.
The major employers in Fayetteville and Lincoln County, Tennessee include:
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| Lincoln County
Lincoln County uses the most widely used form of county government in Tennessee, which is one with a popularly elected County Mayor, who is the administrative head of the county, and a popularly elected Board of County Commissioners (county legislative body), which is the legislative branch of the county. Lincoln County has eight legislative districts and each district is represented by three County Commissioners. The county also has the popularly elected constitutional officers of Sheriff, County Clerk, Trustee, Register of Deeds, Assessor of Property, and Court Clerk. The county has a popularly elected Highway Superintendent and eight-member School Board. See our web site: www.vallnet.com/lincolncounty City of Fayetteville The City of Fayetteville is governed by a Mayor and six aldermen. These individuals serve for a four- year term. The City Administrator, under the direction of the Mayor and Aldermen, directs the daily operations of the City. The City’s web site, www.fayettevilletn.com tells about many aspects of City government, and is linked to the Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Development, and City Schools. |
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| Fayetteville-Lincoln County, Tennessee enjoys the benefits of one of the lowest unemployment rates in Tennessee. With such a low unemployment rate, business and industry are hiring on a continual basis. Information on available jobs may be found through the local Tennessee Department of Employment Security Career Center, local staffing agencies and local business and industry.
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Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County
225 Church Street, Huntsville, Alabama 35801 Phone: (256) 535-2000 | Toll Free: (866) 854-7551 | Fax: (256) 535-2015 | ltraylor@hsvchamber.org All Rights Reserved Web hosting funded through a grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs and the U.S. Department of Labor. |