The City of Fort Payne

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The City of Fort Payne Welcome to the official page of the City of Fort Payne, Alabama. The City of Fort Payne is the county seat of DeKalb County in northeast Alabama.

It was once known as the “Sock Capital of the World” due to our impressive hosiery industry where more than 7,000 residents were employed. While Fort Payne still has a hold on the sock industry, it also boasts a healthy industrial area with plants and distribution centers such as The Children’s Place, Playcore and Ferguson to name a few. The city is home to just over 14,000 citizens who enjoy small-town life, a low cost of living, and easy access to recreation and larger cities. Families in Fort Payne enjoy a city school system that is ranked the 36th best school district in Alabama out of 136 by Niche.com. The low student-to-teacher ratio (18:1) also means teachers have more opportunities to work closely with their students. From the valley to Lookout Mountain, the City of Fort Payne boasts a backdrop of natural beauty. A mecca for parks and outdoor recreation, the city is surrounded by landmarks including Little River Canyon National Preserve, Lookout Mountain, DeSoto State Park, and Manitou Cave. Just a short drive away, you will find water recreation at Guntersville Lake, Weiss Lake, and the Coosa River. Fort Payne may best be known as being home to the sons of country music who make up the legendary band ALABAMA. The band’s museum and fan club hail from our city. Fort Payne also earned the distinction as one of the “100 Best Small Towns in America.”

The Fort Payne Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Fort Payne City Hall Coun...
10/19/2026

The Fort Payne Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Fort Payne City Hall Council Chambers to discuss and consider zoning matters submitted for review.

Fort Payne continues to grow and change, and city government has an important role in making sure that growth benefits t...
10/19/2026

Fort Payne continues to grow and change, and city government has an important role in making sure that growth benefits the entire community. Come watch the city council at work on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

10/18/2026

Game winning kick by Fort Payne native Alex McPherson! 💙🧡🦅

The City of Fort Payne is so proud of you Alex McPherson! 💙🧡🦅
10/18/2026

The City of Fort Payne is so proud of you Alex McPherson! 💙🧡🦅

Get ready for the upcoming City Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 20th at 5:30 PM by reviewing the meeting agenda. Thi...
10/16/2026

Get ready for the upcoming City Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 20th at 5:30 PM by reviewing the meeting agenda. This meeting will be held in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. Get involved and stay informed, Fort Payne!

Get ready for a frightfully fun evening when the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce Annual Halloween Block Party takes over ...
10/16/2026

Get ready for a frightfully fun evening when the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce Annual Halloween Block Party takes over Main Street from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Oct. 31, 509 Gault Ave. North. Bring the little ghosts and goblins for an evening of costumes, treats, music, games and family-friendly Halloween fun.

We have the best SRO’s! 🖤💛
10/16/2026

We have the best SRO’s! 🖤💛

Today is the day! The longest running and biggest DeKalb County VFW Post 3128 fair starts tonight!
10/16/2026

Today is the day! The longest running and biggest DeKalb County VFW Post 3128 fair starts tonight!

Tomorrow is the day!

10/14/2026

Fall is a beautiful time to get outside! Your local parks are the perfect place to enjoy this fall season. 🍂

The 71st Annual DeKalb County VFW Fair starts this week! Bring the family and enjoy rides, fair food, agricultural exhib...
10/13/2026

The 71st Annual DeKalb County VFW Fair starts this week! Bring the family and enjoy rides, fair food, agricultural exhibits, arts and crafts, live entertainment and plenty of old-fashioned fair fun at the fairgrounds in Fort Payne. There truly is something for everyone!

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Fort Payne, AL

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+12568451524

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