To Erwin we come... (Unicoi: movie theater, camping, live)

[lalena71]

Me, my mother and my 11yr old daughter are moving to Erwin in July. If anyone would have any comments or suggestions, we would greatly appreciate it. We have visited there and are very excited for this move.

[poppylish]

Well there are a lot of things you can do here and lots of friendly people. I am from Southern California and moved to Unicoi actually, three years ago. It is 5 miles north of Erwin. There is a swimming hole at Rock Creek Park, camping and picknicking areas. There is a pool, tennis courts and fishing pond at Fishery Park. Many things to do here. A very cute old fashioned movie theater in town. A little farther away, there are drive-in theaters. Of course, the Nolichucky River has river rafting and fishing. There are great hikes to waterfalls. Part of the Appalachians goes through Erwin so many hikers visit here. You can always check out The Erwin Record, the local weekly newspaper, for more info.

[mbmouse]

Howdy! and welcome to TN neighbor!
I am just north of Erwin in North Washington County.
What kind of suggestions/info are you looking for? Lots of folks here that are happy to help.

[klosk]

Hi There, Drive - In's, WOW!!!!! I haven't seen one of those in at least 30 years. When we get there I will make sure to take a trip down memory lane. My brother and his girlfriend live up the mountain in Erwin. What a beautiful area and the people are wonderful. I think you wil love it!!!!!

[mebtwin]

Hey Lalena,
Were moving to Erwin the end of June ,I have a 11 year old daughter as well.She's excited to be near her Nanny Ann again but scared too.My sister and her three kids are moving to Erwin as well.Our mom moved there last year and just loves it.My mom was born in Erwin and lots of her kin are in the area.We visited there in March and fell in love with the area and the kind people.Saw your thread and thought I'd say hey.

Meb-Janet

[Rcm58]

Isn't anyone aware of the ground water contamination in Erwin, Nuclear Fuel Services has had repeated offences since the 50's and several law suites. I'd be afraid of the Lukiemia and other cancers, they were on channel 11 news again last week.

[Kenjr]

Originally Posted by Rcm58

Isn't anyone aware of the ground water contamination in Erwin, Nuclear Fuel Services has had repeated offences since the 50's and several law suites. I'd be afraid of the Lukiemia and other cancers, they were on channel 11 news again last week.

You need to tell us more current info. I did a search and did not find much current info, I am going to call Erwin tomorrow as i want to know more of this before i move my family to erwin

[Rcm58]

Nuclear Fuel Services Erwin plant (Tennessee, USA) - Current Issues

This will give you a basic idea of whats gone on in the last 5 years.

[Rcm58]

TNJN.com: Recycling goes radioactive

This story covers cancer rates, pretty sad

[mhogan10010]

Originally Posted by klosk

Hi There, Drive - In's, WOW!!!!! I haven't seen one of those in at least 30 years. .!

You will probably see a lot of things you haven't seen in 30 years in Erwin.
I used to know a lot of Osborns from that area. I lived across the Mtn. on the NC side for years.