Lincoln County

Created 1809 from Bedford County; named in honor of Benjamin Lincoln (1733-1810), American Revolutionary officer, U.S. secretary of war, commander of forces that suppressed Shay’s Rebellion in 1787 and lieutenant governor of Massachusetts.

Did You Know? President George H. Bush nominated Lincoln County native, Admiral Frank Kelso as the 24th Chief of Naval Operations. Admirial Kelso served in that position from '90-'94.

Population31,616

County SeatFayetteville

Land Area (SQ Miles)570

State Senator Sen. Bill Ketron (13th District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.6853

State Representative Rep. Curt Cobb (62nd District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.6824

County MayorThe Honorable Peggy Bevels
Office: 931.433.3045

District Office ContactColumbia Office
Congressman Lincoln Davis
1804 Carmack Blvd., Suite A
Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: 931.490.8699
Fax: 931.490.8675

Local Links and ResourcesLincoln County Government
Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce
City of Fayetteville
Elk Valley Times
Fayetteville-Lincoln County Museum