At the foot of Unaka Mountain on the Tennessee- North Carolina border sits an elegant small town with sidewalk shops and eateries, where locals recount stories of the past, and visitors are embraced by the many marvels that Mother Nature has to offer.  Erwin,TN is the county seat of Unicoi County, nestled beside the Nolichucky River and within Cherokee National Forest.

Erwin is a paradise for historic sites and the great outdoors! Cherokee Adventures and USA Raft ead exhilarating trips down the Nolichucky River. Orvis-endorsed fishing guides in the area can show you all the best spots to drop a line, in an area which quietly boasts some of the country’s best fishing. Climb into the Nolichucky Gorge, brave the Devil’s Creek Trail, or hit the historic Appalachian Trail. Whatever outdoor adventures you’re looking for, you’ll find them in Erwin! Take a look at our Visitors and Guest tab to look at lodging.

 

 

Local Attractions

• Enjoy following the Quilt Trail

• Wolf Ridge Ski Resort 

• Erwin Linear Park (Hiking & Bike Trail)

• Heritage Museum

  • 423-743-9449 

• National Fish Hatchery

  • 423-743-4712

• Apple Orchards & Cider Mill

  • ​423-743-9584

 

Shops and Stores

• Country Depot Gifts and Collectables

  • 627 N Main Ave

  • 423-743-0601

• Plant Palace

  • 123 N Main Ave

  • 423-743-3301

• Main Street Mall

  • 105 S Main Ave

  • 423-743-7810

• Stegall Pottery

  • 200 Nolichucky Ave

  • 423-743-3227

• Valley Beautiful Antique Mall

  • 109 S Main Av

  • 423-743-4136

• Market Square Home Gallery

  • 111 S Main Ave

  • 423-743-0900

• Bakers Saddle Shop

  • 101 N Main Ave

  • 423-743-5421

• Farm House Gallery and Gardens

  • 121 Covered Bridge Ln

  • 423-743-8799

 

 

Whitewater Rafting

• Cherokee Adventures 

• USA Raft 

 

Hiking 

• Spivey Falls 

• Red Fork Falls 

• Rock Creek Park and Falls 

• Red Fork Falls

• Appalachian Trail

• Nolichucky Gorge

• Devil’s Creek Trail

• White Rocks Cliffs

• Blackstack Cliffs

• Cliff Ridge

• Bald Mountain

• Erwin Linear Trail