About Erin
Erin, TN is a small town located in northwestern Tennessee with an estimated population of 1,220.
Officially, Erin is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.9 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 313 residents per square mile.
📰 Erin News Today
- Erin police rescue 4 dogs from hot truck after domestic assault, elder abuse arrest WSMV · Aug 12
- Lavell Potter Walker Obituary Jun 21, 2026 - McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home · Jun 21
- Remona Arlean Kizer Obituary (1958 - 2026) - Erin, TN - Clarksville Now Legacy obituary · Jul 27
- Carl Perigo Obituary May 30, 2026 - McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home · May 30
- Katherine Ann Hoffman Obituary (1955 - 2026) - Erin, TN - Clarksville Now Legacy obituary · Aug 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Erin Unique
- Positioned in northwestern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Erin
- El Paso — mexican
- Gao's Garden — chinese
- Houston County Coffee Company — coffee shop (café)
- Paul's Pizza Palace — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Erin
- Erin Elementary
- Houston Co High School
- Houston Co Middle School
- Houston County Adult High School
- Houston County Virtual Academy
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Houston County Community Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,220
Rank in state#223 of 345
Land area3.9 sq mi
Density313/sq mi
Coordinates36.3163, -87.7008