Erin Tennessee Map

About Erin, Tennessee

Erin is a locality in Houston County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,058. The population density is 120.1 people per km². Erin is located at 36.3184°N, 87.6947°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37061.

Erin unfolds its gentle, rolling landscape under the wide Tennessee sky, a place where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the hazy blue of distant ridges. It lies 14.5 miles west of Marion, TN (from Marion, TN: bearing 267°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east of Stewart. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the sweet, earthy scent of turned soil and the faintest whisper of woodsmoke, a comforting balm after a day's labor. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled and heavy with years, guard the edges of pastures, their leaves rustling with secrets only the wind understands. The terrain here is a mosaic of fertile bottomlands and higher ground, etched by the slow, persistent work of water over millennia, creating a subtle but persistent undulation that guides the eye across the land. The history of Erin is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of this region, a legacy evident in the weathered barns and sturdy farmhouses that dot the countryside. Once a hub for timber and agriculture, its economy now leans into a blend of these enduring traditions alongside small-scale manufacturing and the quiet hum of local businesses. The Cumberland River, though not directly bordering Erin, influences the character of the land, its tributaries and the general moisture it imparts fostering the verdant growth that defines the area. Life in Erin moves at a cadence dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a steady, unhurried rhythm that offers a profound sense of continuity.

About This Erin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Erin, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.318388, -87.694741. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Erin and Houston County.

Detailed location data for Erin includes the ZIP code (37061), telephone area code (615, 629), county seat of Houston County (Erin), and school district assignment (Houston County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Erin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.