The Erwin Record

The Erwin Record The Erwin Record is an award-winning weekly newspaper based in Unicoi County, Tenn.

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11/25/2021

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The Erwin Record's day-before-Thanksgiving edition is out. This week's paper features a bundle of inserts featuring cou...
11/24/2021

The Erwin Record's day-before-Thanksgiving edition is out. This week's paper features a bundle of inserts featuring coupons and all the places to get the best buys for those on your Christmas shopping list plus all the news, sports and features as always. Pick up a copy at a convenient location for you.

The Erwin Record's day-before-Thanksgiving edition is out. This week's paper features a bundle of inserts featuring coupons and all the places to get the best buys for those on your Christmas shopping list plus all the news, sports and features as always. Pick up a copy at a convenient location for you.

Erwin native Dave Combs has been a successful business executive, entrepreneur and, of course, songwriter. Now's he also...
11/19/2021
Erwin native’s book recounts impact of 'Rachel's Song' - The Erwin Record

Erwin native Dave Combs has been a successful business executive, entrepreneur and, of course, songwriter. Now's he also a published author. Read more about his new book at erwinrecord.net.

Contributed Photo • The front cover of Dave Combs' new book, "Touched by the Music." By Bryan Stevens Many ...

A Color Guard member of the Unicoi County High School Marching Band performs last week during the final football game of...
11/19/2021

A Color Guard member of the Unicoi County High School Marching Band performs last week during the final football game of the 2021 season. Erwin Record Photo by Dawn Lambert.

A Color Guard member of the Unicoi County High School Marching Band performs last week during the final football game of the 2021 season. Erwin Record Photo by Dawn Lambert.

Coffee Ridge Resort expects to offer rental cabins and amenities in a luxury atmosphere surrounded by Unicoi County's be...
11/17/2021
$20 million investment announced for Coffee Ridge Resort - The Erwin Record

Coffee Ridge Resort expects to offer rental cabins and amenities in a luxury atmosphere surrounded by Unicoi County's beautiful Appalachian Mountains. Read more at erwinrecord.net

Contributed Photo • The Hatleys look over markups for their planned Coffee Ridge Resort. By Richard Rourk The Joint ...

This week's The Erwin Record features local news, features and sports. Pick up a copy today and read more at erwinrecord...
11/17/2021

This week's The Erwin Record features local news, features and sports. Pick up a copy today and read more at erwinrecord.net.

This week's The Erwin Record features local news, features and sports. Pick up a copy today and read more at erwinrecord.net.

This week's The Erwin Record includes the annual Basketball Preview of the upcoming season for all the UCHS teams. Pick ...
11/17/2021

This week's The Erwin Record includes the annual Basketball Preview of the upcoming season for all the UCHS teams. Pick up a copy at a convenient location.

This week's The Erwin Record includes the annual Basketball Preview of the upcoming season for all the UCHS teams. Pick up a copy at a convenient location.

Unicoi County Youth Football recently wrapped up its season.
11/12/2021

Unicoi County Youth Football recently wrapped up its season.

Unicoi County Youth Football recently wrapped up its season.

11/11/2021

Vets arrive for a Veterans Day program at Unicoi County High School. Video by Richard Rourk.

This rainbow formed just after 2:15 p.m. near Centenary United Methodist Church in downtown Erwin.
11/11/2021

This rainbow formed just after 2:15 p.m. near Centenary United Methodist Church in downtown Erwin.

This rainbow formed just after 2:15 p.m. near Centenary United Methodist Church in downtown Erwin.

Got a lot to keep you stressed? Try to push it aside and just enjoy the beauty of fall. Or that's what's suggested in an...
11/11/2021
Thank goodness for such a fantastic fall - The Erwin Record

Got a lot to keep you stressed? Try to push it aside and just enjoy the beauty of fall. Or that's what's suggested in another "From the Managing Editor's Desk." Read more at erwinrecord.net.

By Bryan Stevens I’ve chucked the pumpkins now that Halloween is in the rear-view mirror. As I turn the page ...

The Erwin National Fish Hatchery has always been a happening place. Connie Denney takes a look at some recent happenings...
11/11/2021
Hatchery a happening place in Erwin - The Erwin Record

The Erwin National Fish Hatchery has always been a happening place. Connie Denney takes a look at some recent happenings in her latest "A Denney for Your Thoughts." Read more at erwinrecord.net.

A field of cosmos blooms on the ground of the Erwin National Fish Hatchery. By Connie Denney The flowers ...

It's Veterans Day. Take a moment to remember.
11/11/2021

It's Veterans Day. Take a moment to remember.

It's Veterans Day. Take a moment to remember.

This week's The Erwin Record features coverage of the UCHS football team's win in the first round of state playoffs. Thi...
11/10/2021

This week's The Erwin Record features coverage of the UCHS football team's win in the first round of state playoffs. This is one Blue Devil football fans will want to keep. Pick up a copy at a convenient location today.

This week's The Erwin Record features coverage of the UCHS football team's win in the first round of state playoffs. This is one Blue Devil football fans will want to keep. Pick up a copy at a convenient location today.

The Erwin Record is now accepting entries for its annual “Images of Unicoi County Calendar.”“I am pleased to announce th...
11/09/2021

The Erwin Record is now accepting entries for its annual “Images of Unicoi County Calendar.”
“I am pleased to announce that we are going to publish the calendar again this year. It is so nice to see local residents and businesses enjoying this publication throughout the year,” said Publisher Lisa Whaley.
“I encourage everyone to submit entries for the calendar,” Whaley said. “We would love to feature your photos of life in the Valley Beautiful.”
Landscapes and natural scenery, local events, pets and family and other types of photographs are welcome. All photos must have been taken in Unicoi County. Entries should be emailed to [email protected] with a brief description of the photo, as well as the name of the photographer and any individuals in the photo.
Photographs are published at a large size. High resolution JPEG files are a must. Avoid editing photos, if possible.
Photos can also be dropped off at The Erwin Record office at 218 Gay St. in downtown Erwin.
The deadline for submitting photo entries is noon on Monday, Dec. 6. For more information, call the newspaper at 743-4112.

The Erwin Record is now accepting entries for its annual “Images of Unicoi County Calendar.”
“I am pleased to announce that we are going to publish the calendar again this year. It is so nice to see local residents and businesses enjoying this publication throughout the year,” said Publisher Lisa Whaley.
“I encourage everyone to submit entries for the calendar,” Whaley said. “We would love to feature your photos of life in the Valley Beautiful.”
Landscapes and natural scenery, local events, pets and family and other types of photographs are welcome. All photos must have been taken in Unicoi County. Entries should be emailed to [email protected] with a brief description of the photo, as well as the name of the photographer and any individuals in the photo.
Photographs are published at a large size. High resolution JPEG files are a must. Avoid editing photos, if possible.
Photos can also be dropped off at The Erwin Record office at 218 Gay St. in downtown Erwin.
The deadline for submitting photo entries is noon on Monday, Dec. 6. For more information, call the newspaper at 743-4112.

The Erwin Record will have complete coverage of Friday's state playoff game against Austin-East in tomorrow's edition. W...
11/09/2021

The Erwin Record will have complete coverage of Friday's state playoff game against Austin-East in tomorrow's edition. We'll have lots of photographs and an interview with coach Drew Rice by sportswriter Trey Williams. Be sure to pick up a copy of The Erwin Record tomorrow at a location near you. In this photo by Earl Neikirk, Ty Johnson (No. 6) works his way past an Austin-East Roadrunner.

The Erwin Record will have complete coverage of Friday's state playoff game against Austin-East in tomorrow's edition. We'll have lots of photographs and an interview with coach Drew Rice by sportswriter Trey Williams. Be sure to pick up a copy of The Erwin Record tomorrow at a location near you. In this photo by Earl Neikirk, Ty Johnson (No. 6) works his way past an Austin-East Roadrunner.

The Unicoi County High School Blue Devils cruise past Austin-East, 25-16, at Gentry Stadium in the opening playoff of st...
11/06/2021

The Unicoi County High School Blue Devils cruise past Austin-East, 25-16, at Gentry Stadium in the opening playoff of state competition. Pick up this Wednesday's print copy of The Erwin Record for the full story and full-color photos. This team photo was taken by photographer Earl Neikirk before the recent Cloudland game. Visit erwinrecord.net to look at season highlights in articles and photos.

The Unicoi County High School Blue Devils cruise past Austin-East, 25-16, at Gentry Stadium in the opening playoff of state competition. Pick up this Wednesday's print copy of The Erwin Record for the full story and full-color photos. This team photo was taken by photographer Earl Neikirk before the recent Cloudland game. Visit erwinrecord.net to look at season highlights in articles and photos.

Patty Smithdeal Fulton, a weekly columnist for many years in the pages of The Erwin Record, has been interviewed by WJHL...
11/05/2021

Patty Smithdeal Fulton, a weekly columnist for many years in the pages of The Erwin Record, has been interviewed by WJHL's Josh Smith. He has announced on his page that Fulton's intervew is a "Tri-Cities Original" report that will air today (Friday, Nov. 5) at 6 p.m. on News Channel 11. Be sure to tune in.

Patty Smithdeal Fulton, a weekly columnist for many years in the pages of The Erwin Record, has been interviewed by WJHL's Josh Smith. He has announced on his page that Fulton's intervew is a "Tri-Cities Original" report that will air today (Friday, Nov. 5) at 6 p.m. on News Channel 11. Be sure to tune in.

Alumni gathering planned for Friday, Nov. 5. Read more at erwinrecord.net.
11/04/2021
UCHS Alumni to meet Nov. 5 - The Erwin Record

Alumni gathering planned for Friday, Nov. 5. Read more at erwinrecord.net.

From Staff Reports Unicoi County High School Alumni, male and female, who attended Erwin High School at any time during ...

Advertising Director Marcella Peek is busy selling for the upcoming basketball preview section for The Erwin Record. Con...
11/03/2021

Advertising Director Marcella Peek is busy selling for the upcoming basketball preview section for The Erwin Record. Contact her if you'd like to send your best to the Blue Devils as basketball season kicks off in a few weeks.

Advertising Director Marcella Peek is busy selling for the upcoming basketball preview section for The Erwin Record. Contact her if you'd like to send your best to the Blue Devils as basketball season kicks off in a few weeks.

The Blue Devils (9-1) will host Austin-East (2-7) on Friday at 7 p.m. in the opening round of the playoffs. Season passe...
11/03/2021

The Blue Devils (9-1) will host Austin-East (2-7) on Friday at 7 p.m. in the opening round of the playoffs. Season passes cannot be honored for playoff games. Tickets for Friday’s game can be purchased for $8 online or $10 at the gate. The forecast is again calling for cold but no rain this Friday. But a little rain has never stopped fans of the Blue Devils, which is evident in this photo from the soggy game against Cloudland a few weeks ago. (Erwin Record Photo by Earl Neikirk)

The Blue Devils (9-1) will host Austin-East (2-7) on Friday at 7 p.m. in the opening round of the playoffs. Season passes cannot be honored for playoff games. Tickets for Friday’s game can be purchased for $8 online or $10 at the gate. The forecast is again calling for cold but no rain this Friday. But a little rain has never stopped fans of the Blue Devils, which is evident in this photo from the soggy game against Cloudland a few weeks ago. (Erwin Record Photo by Earl Neikirk)

This week's The Erwin Record is out. Pick up a copy at a convenient location near you.
11/03/2021

This week's The Erwin Record is out. Pick up a copy at a convenient location near you.

This week's The Erwin Record is out. Pick up a copy at a convenient location near you.

Happy Halloween!
10/31/2021

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

Now that trick-or-treating's done, share your most ghoulish and/or creative costumes. Post your costume images in commen...
10/31/2021

Now that trick-or-treating's done, share your most ghoulish and/or creative costumes. Post your costume images in comment boxes below. And Happy Halloween!

Now that trick-or-treating's done, share your most ghoulish and/or creative costumes. Post your costume images in comment boxes below. And Happy Halloween!

Dragons are invading Main Street in Erwin. This one was spotted only recently in a yard near the Food Lion shopping cent...
10/28/2021

Dragons are invading Main Street in Erwin. This one was spotted only recently in a yard near the Food Lion shopping center.

Dragons are invading Main Street in Erwin. This one was spotted only recently in a yard near the Food Lion shopping center.

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218 Gay St In Historic Downtown Erwin
Erwin, TN
37650

General information

The Erwin Record's first edition was published Jan. 27, 1928, by Alma Broce, who served as publisher until 1956. The newspaper is one of Tennessee's most honored newspapers and has received the Sweepstakes/General Excellence Award from Tennessee Press Association for the past nine consecutive years.

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Monday 9am - 1pm
2pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
2pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
2pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
2pm - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
2pm - 4:30pm

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(423) 743-4112

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Blue Devils defeat Kingston, 27-20. UCHS advances to the second round of the playoffs and will play at Alcoa next Friday.

The Unicoi County Sheriff's Department burned the more than 1,200 ma*****na plants found Tuesday afternoon on a mountainside in the Ernestville community of south Unicoi County. Sheriff Mike Hensley said the estimated street value of the plants was $1.2 million. The investigation is ongoing.

Director of Schools Denise Brown and Unicoi County High School administrators Chris Bogart, Kevin Lingerfelt, Michael Smith and Catherine Edwards took the #ALSIceBucketChallenge tonight during halftime of the UCHS football game against Hampton.

Video from the Jan. 28 press conference introducing the new Unicoi County High School Blue Devil football coach.

Sheriff Mike Hensley explains the process used to manufacture moonshine with the recently confiscated still.

PREVIEW: Sept. 20 edition
PREVIEW: Sept. 20 edition

New laws handed down from General Assembly require photo IDs for voters; Festival organizers hoping for pleasant weather; EDB committee hears from TIF expert...these headlines and more in this week's edition of The Erwin Record, on stands Sept. 20. Have a great weekend!

MAILBAG: Vice mayor recalls theatre, says town could see another
MAILBAG: Vice mayor recalls theatre, says town could see another

This week's Video Mailbag: Was there ever a community theatre in Erwin? Why isn't there one now? Could the town ever see another one? Here's what we found out!

High school club kicks off busy year of community service
High school club kicks off busy year of community service

For most students, the start of the fall season means back to the books, and back to another year of classes, homework and tests. But for students in the Unicoi County High School Key Club, the season also signals the beginning of a new year of service to the community... (Video Report by Dustin Street)

PREVIEW: Sept. 13 Edition
PREVIEW: Sept. 13 Edition

Top headlines in the upcoming edition of The Erwin Record. Look for it on newsstands this Tuesday!

MAILBAG: What does the tax hike mean for your wallet in 2012?
MAILBAG: What does the tax hike mean for your wallet in 2012?

Here's an example of how the new tax rate, $2.5537, set by county commissioners on Tuesday, will affect taxpayers' pockets in 2012's tax season. Learn to calculate what you'll pay by following the steps in this video!

Commission sets tax rate at $2.55
Commission sets tax rate at $2.55

Unicoi County commissioners voted on Tuesday afternoon to raise the county’s property tax rate by 12.37 cents, bringing last year’s rate of $2.43 per $100 of assessed property value up to $2.55 this year. (VIDEO REPORT BY DUSTIN STREET)

PREVIEW: County's bookkeeper faces tall order during budget talks
PREVIEW: County's bookkeeper faces tall order during budget talks

Phyllis Bennett, who has served as the bookkeeper for the Unicoi County Mayor's office since 2006, discusses her love for the job, in spite of some of the pressures it brings during this time of year, when commissioners are nearing a recommendation for the county's 2011-12 fiscal year budget.

Finance committee discusses wheel tax as possible alternative
Finance committee discusses wheel tax as possible alternative

At Tuesday's meeting of the Unicoi County Commission Finance Committee, Commissioner Loren Thomas suggested a county wheel tax is a possible alternative to a property tax increase to generate much-needed revenue for the county. For a full story on this week's finance committee meeting, check out the Sept. 6 print edition of The Erwin Record.

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Enjoy the day.
The Erwin Record's day-before-Thanksgiving edition is out. This week's paper features a bundle of inserts featuring coupons and all the places to get the best buys for those on your Christmas shopping list plus all the news, sports and features as always. Pick up a copy at a convenient location for you.
Local churches making sure everyone has a Thanksgiving.
Erwin native Dave Combs has been a successful business executive, entrepreneur and, of course, songwriter. Now's he also a published author. Read more about his new book at erwinrecord.net.
A Color Guard member of the Unicoi County High School Marching Band performs last week during the final football game of the 2021 season. Erwin Record Photo by Dawn Lambert.
A family tradition of military service. Read more at erwinrecord.net.
Coffee Ridge Resort expects to offer rental cabins and amenities in a luxury atmosphere surrounded by Unicoi County's beautiful Appalachian Mountains. Read more at erwinrecord.net
High school serving as a monthly distribution point for local food program. Read more at erwinrecord.net.
This week's The Erwin Record features local news, features and sports. Pick up a copy today and read more at erwinrecord.net.
This week's The Erwin Record includes the annual Basketball Preview of the upcoming season for all the UCHS teams. Pick up a copy at a convenient location.
Unicoi County Youth Football recently wrapped up its season.
The Blue Devils won the first game on the road to a state championship. This evening at Gentry Stadium they'll be hosting Pigeon Forge. Read more at erwinrecord.net.