Fort Payne is a city in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 12,938. The city is the county seat of DeKalb County.It is home to the band Alabama, and bills itself as the "Official Sock Capital of the World."NASCAR drivers Tim Flock, Fonty Flock, Bob Flock, and Ethel Mobley were from the town.A magnitude-4.9 earthquake occurred here in 2003.

Fort Payne is occasionally the victum of tornadoes. Sometimes, hurricanes reach Fort Payne, but cause minor damage. Another familiar weather patern for the residents are downbursts.

Econo Lodge
1412 Glenn Blvd SW
Fort Payne, AL, US 35968-0986
256-845-4013

Hotel Price :$45-68
Description : Two-story Motor Inn located 2 miles from downtown, 3 miles from Fort Payne Municipal Airport & 15 miles from Sequoyah Caverns.

Days Inn
1416 Glen Blvd SW,
Fort Payne, AL, US 35968
256-845-2085

Hotel Price :$55-169
Amenities : Parking (free), Sprinklers, ATM/Bank, Complimentary coffee, A/V equipment rental.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ft. Payne,
 Al
112 Airport Rd W,
Fort Payne, AL, US 35968
256-997-1020
Hotel Price :$76-112
Amenities : Parking (free), Sprinklers, Complimentary coffee, Photocopier service, Limited parking

Hampton Inn
1201 Jordon Rd SW,
Fort Payne, AL, US 35968
256-304-2600
Hotel Price :$82-124

DeSoto Lodge
265 County Rd 951,
Fort Payne, AL, US 35967
256-845-5380
Description : State-operated Lodge situated in DeSoto State Park, 8 miles northeast of Fort Payne.