Welcome to Fort Payne, Alabama
From the valley to Lookout Mountain, we take pride in our natural beauty and all that it contributes to our quality of life. Our leadership continues to look forward with a pro-business approach that capitalizes on our excellent transportation system. And our citizens radiate a genuine warmth and caring about our community.
Fort Payne Events
City Council regular meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.in the council chambers on the second [ Read More ]
Spark! Places of Innovation, a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program, dives into innovation and invention happening in rural America. In small towns across America, [ Read More ]
Make Plans to attend the 71st Annual DeKalb County V.F.W. Fair, October 16-24, 2026. Admission Information: 6 years and older $5. Children under 6, Free when attended by an adult. [ Read More ]
For Upcoming DeKalb County Events please visit the DeKalb Tourism Event Calendar.
Latest City News
City Council Meeting Agenda – 02-17-26
City Council regular meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. 3rd Tuesday of each [ Read More ]
Holiday Sanitation
The Sanitation Department will run on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 16th, 2026, and as normally scheduled the rest of the [ Read More ]