CallataGuidesFayetteville, TN business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Fayetteville, TN micropolitan area.
- Population
- 36,7512024 est.
- Establishments
- 628CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Fayetteville, TN micropolitan area
The Fayetteville, TN micropolitan area covers 1 county in Tennessee and had 36,751 residents in July 2024, up 4.0% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 755th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 841st by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Lincoln County, TN | 36,751 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Fayetteville, TN
County Business Patterns counted 628 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 8,514 people in mid-March with $389.3 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 13.6 employees per establishment. 58.1% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (138), health care and social assistance (70), and other services (except public administration) (64).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 138 | 1,345 | $45,788,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 70 | 959 | $47,435,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 64 | 303 | $8,816,000 |
| Construction (23) | 55 | 279 | $13,895,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 48 | 699 | $13,454,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 40 | 204 | $7,418,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 39 | 215 | $12,215,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 37 | 2,890 | $149,599,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 31 | 732 | $36,739,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 28 | 211 | $13,766,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 25 | 365 | $30,313,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 22 | 81 | $2,791,000 |
| Information (51) | 11 | 75 | $3,829,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 8 | 92 (high noise) | $1,238,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 4 | 36 | $410,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 10 | $566,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Business density and team size in Fayetteville, TN
Fayetteville, TN has 17.1 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 30.5% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 13.6 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $45,724 (33.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 58.1% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.3% have 50 or more. Because a handful of large employers lift the average, the share of very small establishments says more about who buys a small-business phone system.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 364 | 58.1% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 119 | 19.0% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 70 | 11.2% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 47 | 7.5% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 27 | 4.3% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Fayetteville, TN
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 44 have a published Census count in Fayetteville, TN. The largest are full-service restaurants (22), limited-service restaurants (16), and landscaping services (14).
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 22 | 245 | 11.1 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 16 | 394 | 24.6 |
| Landscaping services | 14 | 87 | 6.2 |
| Physician practices | 13 | 106 | 8.2 |
| Law offices | 12 | 28 | 2.3 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 12 | 32 | 2.7 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 10 | 32 | 3.2 |
| General automotive repair shops | 8 | — | — |
| Finish carpentry contractors | 6 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 6 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 6 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 6 | 66 | 11.0 |
| Dental offices | 5 | 27 | 5.4 |
| Veterinary clinics | 5 | 42 | 8.4 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 5 | — | — |
| Surveying and mapping services firms | 5 | 23 | 4.6 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 5 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 5 | 42 | 8.4 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 5 | — | — |
| Child day care services | 5 | 46 | 9.2 |
| Chiropractic offices | 4 | — | — |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 4 | — | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 4 | 88 | 22.0 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 4 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 4 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Fayetteville, TN
The area's named cities and towns have 19 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 931 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 931 | 19 | 100% | Eastern and Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, TN | 7,142 | 931 | 11 |
Phone costs for a typical Fayetteville, TN business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Fayetteville, TN, 14 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $420.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $349.30, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $279.00 a month for 14 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $279.00 | $3,348.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $266.00 | $3,192.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $322.00 | $3,864.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $349.30 | $4,191.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $378.00 | $4,536.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $420.00 | $5,040.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Fayetteville, TN
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Fayetteville, TN is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Fayetteville, TN?
931, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Fayetteville, TN area?
628 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Fayetteville, TN?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 14-person team that is $279.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $349.30 a month (checked September 28, 2026).