[4] The Town of Floyd was originally named Jacksonville as the surrounding county was formed during the tenure of President Andrew Jackson.

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.2 km2), all of it land.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

The Floyd Country Store's Friday Night Jamboree, which features local and area bands, has been held each Friday night for many years, gaining in popularity during the past decade.

In fair weather, the indoor stage performances and dancing are joined by simultaneous banjo-and-fiddle-centered jam sessions in driveways and seating areas along South Locust Street.

[9] Local old time string band The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee won first prize at the 85th Annual Old Fiddlers' Convention held in Galax, Virginia.

The Winter Sun, a complex in downtown Floyd, frequently hosts shows for bands.