Elkmont, AL
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About Elkmont
- • Country singer Tammy Wynette, known for "Stand By Your Man," was born near Elkmont.
- • Belle Chevre Creamery, an artisanal goat cheese company, originated in Elkmont.
- • The Louisville and Nashville Railroad in the 1850s spurred Elkmont's initial growth.
- • Elkmont hosts an annual 'Elkmont Lions Club Tractor & Car Show' each spring.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted Elkmont's agricultural economy.
- • Named for its location in an elk-filled valley, Elkmont was incorporated in 1873.
- • With roughly 475 residents, Elkmont is smaller than most Alabama high school graduating classes.
- • Elkmont sits 764 feet above sea level, offering slightly cooler summers than coastal Alabama.
- • Agriculture, specifically row crops and livestock, remains vital to Elkmont's economy.
- • A peaceful, small-town atmosphere permeates Elkmont, evoking nostalgia and charm.
- • The Tennessee Titans (NFL) are closest, playing roughly 90 miles away in Nashville.
- • Limestone County is home to several high school state championship winning teams.