Erwin, Tennessee
Town · Population 6,020 · #93 in Tennessee
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About Erwin
Erwin is a close-knit town in northeastern Tennessee counting 6,020 people who proudly call it home.
Erwin holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.13 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,458 residents per square mile.
📰 Erwin News Today
- Conley Hester Obituary (2026) - Erwin, TN - The Erwin Record Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Chestine Larimer Obituary | Valley Funeral Home - Erwin, TN | Erwin, TN Tribute Archive · Aug 16
- Murrel Hampton Obituary (1935 - 2026) - Erwin, TN Johnson City Press · Aug 1
- Erwin manufacturer to close, 129 people will lose jobs WJHL · May 13
- Obituary for Sandy (Hensley) Lingerfelt ledfordfuneralhomes.com · Apr 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Erwin Unique
- Positioned in northeastern Tennessee, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Tennessee — one of 504 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,020.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Erwin
- Clarence's Drive In — american
- Clinchfield Sub Station — sandwich
- Hibachi House — japanese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Unicoi County Heritage Museum · Museum
- Clinchfield Railroad Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Erwin
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Erwin
- Love Chapel Elementary
- Rock Creek Elementary
- Temple Hill Elementary
- Unicoi Co High School
- Unicoi Co Middle School
- Unicoi Community Learning Center
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeTown
Population (2024)6,020
Rank in state#93 of 345
Land area4.13 sq mi
Density1,458/sq mi
Coordinates36.1458, -82.4120