The City of Fort Payne

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.”

09/17/2026

A Moment with the Mayor!!

Shop. Eat. Explore.The perfect Fort Payne day looks like this:☕Coffee🛍 Shopping downtown🌳 Hiking DeSoto State Park🛶Litt...
09/17/2026

Shop. Eat. Explore.

The perfect Fort Payne day looks like this:
☕Coffee
🛍 Shopping downtown
🌳 Hiking DeSoto State Park
🛶Little River Canyon
🍽 Dinner at a local restaurant
🌄 Sunset on Lookout Mountain

Catch up on Fort Payne city business at today's Council Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
09/15/2026

Catch up on Fort Payne city business at today's Council Meeting at 5:30 p.m.

The Fort Payne City Council meets tomorrow at 5:30 p.m., and you're invited to attend. Stay informed, hear what's on the...
09/14/2026

The Fort Payne City Council meets tomorrow at 5:30 p.m., and you're invited to attend. Stay informed, hear what's on the agenda, and see local government in action.

The City Council will meet in a work session on Tuesday September 15,2026 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the se...
09/11/2026

The City Council will meet in a work session on Tuesday September 15,2026 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor of city hall.

The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the following:
1. To discuss GH Metal Property and Development Strategies – Farmer Morgan – Ben Farmer

The meeting is open to the public.

City Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, September 15 @ 5:30 p.m.
09/11/2026

City Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, September 15 @ 5:30 p.m.

Our city parks bring neighbors together, encourage healthy lifestyles, and create even help families create memories. Ho...
09/11/2026

Our city parks bring neighbors together, encourage healthy lifestyles, and create even help families create memories. How do you enjoy Fort Payne's parks? Share your favorite park photo in the comments! https://fortpayne.org/city-services/parks/

PSA.. Please read carefully.
09/11/2026

PSA.. Please read carefully.

This post is to remind our community about Beau’s Law that will be effective on October 1st! We want to make sure everyone understands the law’s requirements and prepares in advance to prevent more animals unnecessarily going to the shelter. If you are concerned about your current set up, please reach out to our page so we can help make this needed change a smoother process!

The City Council will meet in a work session on Monday September 14, 2026 at 12:00 noon in the Council Chambers on the s...
09/10/2026

The City Council will meet in a work session on Monday September 14, 2026 at 12:00 noon in the Council Chambers on the second floor of city hall.

The meeting is open to the public.

Mark your calendar now for Boom Days, coming up Sept. 18-19 in downtown Fort Payne. This year's musical lineup includes ...
09/10/2026

Mark your calendar now for Boom Days, coming up Sept. 18-19 in downtown Fort Payne. This year's musical lineup includes Canyonland, Al Jardine, and The Pet Sounds Band on Friday, Sept. 18; and The Malibous, Walker Montgomery, Sara Evans, and The Locals on Saturday, Sept. 19. https://boomdays.com

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Fort Payne, AL

Opening Hours

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

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+12568451524

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