Fayette County

Fayette County is a county in western Tennessee with rolling terrain, farmlands, forests, and residential areas near the Mississippi border. Its administrative center, Somerville, sits at the heart of this rural landscape.

The county was established by the Tennessee State Legislature on September 29, 1824, with Somerville designated as its administrative center. This creation followed early settlement patterns of farming communities across the region.

Agricultural traditions shape daily life through farmers markets and community gatherings that bring together families and neighbors. These events remain central to how people connect across the county.

County services and administrative offices are available at the courthouse in downtown Somerville during regular business hours. The rural setting means that exploring the area requires some planning and transportation.

Several well-maintained farmsteads from the 1800s are scattered across the county, documenting Tennessee's early agricultural heritage. These historic properties offer glimpses into how rural families lived and worked generations ago.

Location: Tennessee

Inception: September 29, 1824

Capital city: Somerville

Shares border with: Haywood County, Hardeman County, Benton County, Marshall County, Shelby County, Tipton County

Website: http://fayettetn.us

GPS coordinates: 35.19000,-89.41000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:08