Yorkville is a part of the Gibson County region/metro area of Tennessee known for its farming and community involvement. Area attractions include the West Tennessee Agriculture Museum and the Nite Lite Theatre‎. Each year in the late Summer season there is the Washer Pitchin' Contest. Local businesses include S and S Door Company and West Tennessee Motor Coach LLC.The biggest schools in the area are Yorkville School and Dyersburg State Community College. One of the best places to visit when you are in Yorkville is Davy Crockett's Cabin. Famous persons from Yorkville include former politician Edward Jones and musician Elam McKnight.