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
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 ]
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 ]
The City of Fort Payne’s Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold its next regular meeting on March 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the [ Read More ]
For Upcoming DeKalb County Events please visit the DeKalb Tourism Event Calendar.
Latest City News
City Council Meeting Agenda – 3-17-26
City Council regular meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. 3rd Tuesday of each [ Read More ]
School Board Applications Open
The City of Fort Payne is now accepting applications for the Fort Payne City School Board. Applications can be [ Read More ]