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Fayetteville/Lincoln County: Recreation & Entertainment
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Stone Bridge Memorial Park
At the corner of Hwy 431/231 & Thornton Taylor Parkway. See a replica of the historic Stone Bridge and Pristine Cascade as you walk through this beautiful park. Visit our visitor center located in one of two historic log cabins.
Historic Downtown Fayetteville Square
Visit our unique downtown square and enjoy shopping in the unique gift shops, admiring the architecture of the buildings, and watching the whittlers at work on the courthouse lawn! Shop in the several famous stores featured in Southern Living Magazine and on prime time talk shows.
Lincoln County Fair
Selected as the Number 1 County Fair in Tennessee. Mark the second week in September on your calendar to attend this award winning fair. Activities include a Demolition Derby, Harness Races (the only harness races in the state of Tennessee), Agriculture Exhibits, Carnival Rides, and Top Name Entertainment.
 Fayetteville Lincoln County Museum
Visit this museum located in the Old Borden Milk Plant, 521 Main Avenue South and view a large collection of items from days gone by. Don’t miss the military, medical, and agriculture exhibits. Also see the enormous arrowhead collection.
www.flcmuseum.com
Historic Home Walking Tours
Mulberry Avenue Homes, Elk Avenue Homes, and Washington Street Homes. Get your free guide at the Chamber of Commerce and take a self-guided tour of the beautiful homes in these historic neighborhoods. One has been named to the National Register.
Fayetteville…Host of Christmas Past
During the second weekend in November, Fayetteville becomes the setting for a Norman Rockwell Painting. This festival brings thousands of visitors to enjoy an old fashioned high tea, trolley rides, strolling musicians, a candlelight walking tour, and much, much more.
The Lincoln County Bluegrass and Crafts Festival
The Annual Lincoln County Bluegrass and Crafts Festival takes place in September at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. The event features bluegrass instrumental, band and dance competitions, with over $5,200 in prize money to be given away. The event kick off will occur with band performances and various competitions. Kids events plus high caliber food will be available throughout the festival. Please call (931) 433-1234 or (931) 433-1235 for more information.
Antique Shopping
Fayetteville is the Antique Lover’s paradise. With an abundance of antique shops and malls to serve your special needs, your treasure hunt can begin in the heart of Lincoln County. Downtown Fayetteville boasts the most antique shops per square mile in our area.
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Carriage House Players, Lincoln Theatre, Fabulous Fifties Show (American Cancer Society Annual Fundraiser), Christmas Parade, Fourth of July on the Square, Falcon Football and Within 80 Miles of NFL Titans’ Football
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Canoeing on the Elk River
- Kelso Canteen and Canoe Rental
- Elk River Canoe Rental
Camping
- Elk River Canoe Rental
- Tims Ford State Park (within 30 minutes of Fayetteville)
Skate Centers
Golf Courses
- Fayetteville Golf and Country Club (Private)
Swimming
- Water Slide and Swimming Pool at Fayetteville Recreation Center (Public)
- Fayetteville Golf and Country Club (Private)
Parks and Recreation Center
- KidsPark -A community built playground for children ages 5-12
- Kiwanis Park – Playground equipment, pavilion, open grassy play area, basketball courts
- S. J. King Park – Three pavilions, soccer fields, playground equipment
- William Battle Park – Playground equipment, picnic tables, basketball courts
- Wells Hill Park – Hiking trail, waterfall, picnic area
- Davidson Park – Baseball fields, pavilions, playground equipment
- Southern Lincoln County Recreational Complex – soccer, baseball, and softball fields
- Fayetteville Recreational Complex – Table tennis, pool tables, tennis courts, basketball courts, gun range, walking track, softball and baseball fields, olympic sized swimming pool with slide and diving board.
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Broad spectrum of shops on the square, numerous antiques shops, and several shopping malls.
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Cahoots Restaurant
Dine “behind bars” in a turn-of-the century jail cell while you enjoy delicious cuisine. This restaurant featured in national publications, including Southern Living.
Cattleman’s Restaurant
Known for their outstanding Certified Angus Beef products, where all steaks are thick cut and cooked slowly over a charcoal grill. The varied menu also includes numerous fresh seafood selections, with all of the above entrees prepared by culinary trained Executive Chef, Karl Shewry.
Elk River Coffee Company
Features an array of Espresso, Coffee, and Tea, (with all the extras and modifiers), Smoothies, Frappes, Blended Creams, and Italian Cream Sodas. The menu also includes fresh baked pastries, dazzling desserts, along with gourmet sandwich boxes. This is Fayetteville’s only Wireless Internet Café.
Check our web site: www.elkrivercoffee.com
Fayetteville is also fortunate to boast a number of restaurants that offer excellent, traditional southern fare, which includes meat and three vegetables: The Barn, Trotters, Stonebridge Restaurant, and Rachael’s Restaurant.
In addition, Fayetteville offers the customary fast food chains that are located in towns of our size.
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