The Erwin Record

01/12/2026

Capitol Hall near the end of a yearlong renovation and set for April opening. Read in print Wednesday or now at erwinrecord.net

01/12/2026

Jackson Simmons just shy of breaking record set by Trevor Hensley.
https://www.erwinrecord.net/sports/jackson-simmons-basket-shy-of-beating-trevor-hensleys-record/article_4df3846e-9e21-47e4-bfbc-2181b33593c1.html

Jackson Simmons basket shy of beating Trevor Hensley's record

01/11/2026

Tai chi, other fitness activities on the schedule at Clinchfield Senior Adult Center. And this month and in February, the tai chi classes are free of charge.
https://www.erwinrecord.net/living/csac-offering-free-tai-chi-classes-in-january-february/article_020dd1cd-31a7-4f81-9a81-901d369a1efd.html

CSAC offering free tai chi classes in January, February

01/10/2026

Rocky Fork has two hikes on the schedule for next weekend.
https://www.erwinrecord.net/living/rocky-fork-sets-hikes-on-jan-17-18/article_b3aa7fd3-bfb6-4870-9749-d6b618020a92.html

Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park will hold two hikes on the third weekend of the month.

01/09/2026

Following on the heels of Unicoi County Middle School, the high school has activated its own robotics program.
https://www.erwinrecord.net/news/unicoi-county-high-school-launches-new-robotics-program/article_eeaa1bc9-f911-476c-a20b-695b8e755f00.html

Unicoi County Schools is launching a new high school robotics program aimed at developing technical skills and student leadership through a Technology Student Association competition.

01/09/2026

Downtown Erwin got a new eatery at the start of the new year.
https://www.erwinrecord.net/news/new-restaurant-coming-to-downtown-erwin-in-january/article_ff014efb-36b7-4761-abac-aa4f0ff0d223.html

New restaurant Una Fetta coming to downtown Erwin in January owned by Wade and Dana Conrad

01/08/2026

Four new grant-funded police vehicles were unveiled for Unicoi County school resource officers Thursday afternoon. The vehicles are expected to help enhance school safety and security.
https://www.erwinrecord.net/news/new-police-vehicles-bolster-school-safety-in-unicoi-county/article_f5f35929-ea12-480a-b47c-e68e76003987.html

Four new grant-funded police vehicles were unveiled for Unicoi County school resource officers, enhancing school safety and security.

01/08/2026

The 2026 Tennessee Vacation Guide will feature the iconic Dolly Parton, who will celebrate her 80th birthday this year.
https://www.erwinrecord.net/living/parton-graces-cover-of-tennessee-vacation-guide/article_0f15908d-0dab-44ec-ad7a-acef823c0434.html

Dolly Parton graces cover of 2026 Tennessee Vacation Guide

01/08/2026

Energy bill assistance workshop will meet in Erwin.
https://www.erwinrecord.net/news/liheap-to-host-outreach-for-energy-bill-assistance-in-erwin/article_01deca1c-4297-46f4-9c0b-d4463d4e54fa.html

UETHDA says its LIHEAP Outreach RV will be at Erwin Utilities on Jan. 28 to help Unicoi County residents apply for energy bill assistance.

01/07/2026

Pick up a copy of this week’s edition of The Erwin Record at a location convenient to you for news, sports, features, puzzles, photos, community events, local history and much more. Copies of the paper are available at our office at 216 Gay St., Erwin, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

01/07/2026

The Erwin Record has a few items of office furniture – file cabinets, office desks and shelves – remaining in its old office. There is also a supply of construction paper of various sizes for teachers in need of this for classroom crafts and activities. These items are free for anyone who can haul them. Call Ken at (423) 743-4112 for details.

01/06/2026

In a "Denney for Your Thoughts," Connie Denney discusses cards, specifically greeting cards for the holidays.
https://www.erwinrecord.net/living/happy-new-year-it-s-all-in-the-cards/article_4145002b-6492-4821-be4a-8f1c034d4ff8.html

Greeting cards can be a source of personal pleasure for the sender and the recipient.