Erwin
is a quiet, quaint little town tucked into a valley carved
from the Smokey Mountains. Still
an active railroad center, the sound of distant train
whistles is a lullaby as you drift off to sleep near an
open window. The lovely Nolichucky River winds through
our valley creating a rafting opportunity for water lovers.
We will happily make reservations for a day of rafting
with Cherokee Adventures for you. Several scenes from
the movie The Last of the Mohicans were filmed on the
river since little of modern man is evident along its
banks. Trout, catfish and small mouth bass live in its
water to the delight of Tennessee sportsmen. An especially
breathtaking view of the river can be seen from one of
the peaks along the Appalachian Trail. Erwin seasonally
hosts hikers from the AT which runs right through town.
Our guestbook holds notes from many north and south bounders
who have rested here in previous years. The Cherokee National
Forest creates a stunning backdrop for the town. It also
provides hiking and picnic options including a mountain
top which the locals call The Beauty Spot. On a clear
day it is said you can see three states in the distance.
Blue Ridge Pottery was
born in Erwin. Our Inn is located on Ohio Avenue, which was home
to most of the potters who created this interesting and highly collectible
china. The Apple Festival, which is held here the first weekend
of October, boasts one of the largest Blue Ridge Pottery shows in
the country. Both are within walking distance of our back door.
Local potters still create some wonderful works from their studios
in town. You will find examples of their work in your rooms and
baths. Southern Living Magazine described Erwin and our festival
in the August 2002 issue: "friendliness and charm as warm and
comforting as an apple pie."
If
you are a NASCAR fan, Clayton’s Dogwood Inn is just 35 minutes
from Bristol Motor Speedway. Many of our guests come back
year after year to enjoy the relaxation and quiet of Erwin
as a pleasant
contrast to the noise and excitement of the track. Reservations
are a must.
Just
a 45 minute trip over the mountain to Asheville, NC provides access
to the Blue Ridge Parkway and all points North or South. We are
happy to help plan wonderful day trips from here encompassing
the best that Tennessee and North Carolina have to offer.
Still
an active railroad center, the sound of distant train
whistles is a lullaby as you drift off to sleep near an
open window. The lovely Nolichucky River winds through
our valley creating a rafting opportunity for water lovers.
We will happily make reservations for a day of rafting
with Cherokee Adventures for you. Several scenes from
the movie The Last of the Mohicans were filmed on the
river since little of modern man is evident along its
banks. Trout, catfish and small mouth bass live in its
water to the delight of Tennessee sportsmen. An especially
breathtaking view of the river can be seen from one of
the peaks along the Appalachian Trail. Erwin seasonally
hosts hikers from the AT which runs right through town.
Our guestbook holds notes from many north and south bounders
who have rested here in previous years. The Cherokee National
Forest creates a stunning backdrop for the town. It also
provides hiking and picnic options including a mountain
top which the locals call The Beauty Spot. On a clear
day it is said you can see three states in the distance.
to most of the potters who created this interesting and highly collectible
china. The Apple Festival, which is held here the first weekend
of October, boasts one of the largest Blue Ridge Pottery shows in
the country. Both are within walking distance of our back door.
Local potters still create some wonderful works from their studios
in town. You will find examples of their work in your rooms and
baths. Southern Living Magazine described Erwin and our festival
in the August 2002 issue: "friendliness and charm as warm and
comforting as an apple pie."
access
to the Blue Ridge Parkway and all points North or South. We are
happy to help plan wonderful day trips from here encompassing
the best that Tennessee and North Carolina have to offer. 
