Fayetteville-Lincoln County Museum & Civic Center

06/06/2026

06/04/2026

The Fayetteville-Lincoln County Museum and Event Center is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and is planning for the 100 years of the Borden Milk Plant building, which houses the museum, in June 2027. The Museum Association board oversees the museum. Current board members include James Patte...

05/05/2026

What some might see as rust, dust and worn out machinery, Lincoln County’s own Dylan McCool sees as opportunity. With a YouTube following of more than 640,000 subscribers, McCool has

05/01/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to replace the roof on the Lincoln County Museum, thanks to the grants that were awarded to us. As a nonprofit organization, projects like this are only possible through grant funding and the continued support of our community.

A special thank you to our past president, John Woodall, for his dedication and hard work in helping secure these grants. His efforts have made a lasting impact on preserving our museum. We also want to thank T& L Roofing for their work on this important project.

Our museum is housed in a 100-year-old building, and preserving it is truly a labor of love. We are open Friday and Saturday from 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM, May through the second weekend in November. The museum is operated by dedicated volunteers and board members who give their time to keep our local history alive.

We invite everyone in the community to come visit, explore Lincoln County’s history, and see the updates. Your support means everything to us, and donations are always appreciated as we continue this important work.

02/17/2026

⭐ Celebrating Black Tennesseans: Ed Townsend of Fayetteville, TN

Ed Townsend was born in Fayetteville, TN in 1929. Best known for cowriting Marvin Gaye's 1973 album Let's Get It On, Townsend also wrote and produced numerous hits over the course of a 50-year career in the industry. He was also devoted to educating disadvantaged teenagers about the music business and addiction issues.

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01/17/2026

Thank you for your continued support of the museum.

As part of our annual giving, we gave to the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Museum & Civic Center. We are proud to support organizations that preserve our history and bring people together.

Their work connects generations and keeps our local heritage alive.

Together, we make a difference. ❤

11/25/2025

FAYETTEVILLE’S DOWNTOWN is alive and well on a busy Monday afternoon. Even on a sweltering summer day, the heat doesn’t keep folks from running errands and visiting local shops and cafes while the…

11/03/2025

Meet the Member: John Woodall, President of the Lincoln County Museum Board

The Lincoln County Museum has been preserving our community’s history since 1985 — and John Woodall has been at the heart of that mission. Once home to the old Borden Dairy Plant, the building was donated by Bill Carter after the Fayetteville Homemakers Club raised the first $3,000 to start the museum.

John’s favorite part of serving on the board? “Preserving history,” he says. “This is where the real history of Lincoln County lives — not just on paper, but in the artifacts and stories we protect.”

His favorite event is the Pasta Premiere, the museum’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and his favorite exhibit is the Agriculture Room, filled with early machinery that transformed farm life.

Before retirement, John worked as an aerospace engineer, and his love for mechanics and innovation shines through in his appreciation for the museum’s exhibits.

Stop by the Lincoln County Museum to explore local history — and see why preserving our past matters for generations to come.

10/24/2025

Thank you to Java Road Cafe and Pythian Parlour for supporting the museum last night. Make sure to go support these local small businesses.
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10/24/2025

2025 Tablescape’s

Professional Best of Show #7 That’s Amore
Presented by : Johnson Rental & Event Co
Amateur Best of Show #5 Supper at the Fox & Pheasant Inn
Presented by : Julie Brown , Sherry Stidfole and Debbie Agarwal
Best Place Setting #6 The Sacred Table - A Holiday Dining Experience
Presented by : Sacred Stone
Most Creative : #3 A lunch break from retail therapy
Presented by : Heidi Ables - Heidi’s Here Designs
Best Menu: #4 FCE is Spooktacular
Presented by : Lincoln County FCE
Beat Ex*****on of theme : #2 Pancakes & Pearls
Presented by : Nicole Treola
People’s Choice : # #5 Supper at the Fox & Pheasant Inn
Not Judged
# 1 Just Here for the Boos
Presented by Heather McCormick (Museum Board)