Erin, Tennessee

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official_name = Erin, Tennessee
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nickname = Irish Town Tennessee
settlement_type = City
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image_caption = Houston County Courthouse in Erin, Tennessee


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subdivision_name1 = Tennessee
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Houston
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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Cecil Baggett (I) [cite web|url=http://www.houstoncochamber.com/news.php?viewStory=49|title=City of Erin Offices & Aldermen|publisher=Houston County Chamber of Commerce|accessdate=July 6|accessyear=2007|format=HTML]
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established_date = approx. 1780
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population_total = 1490
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timezone = CST
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
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latd = 36 |latm = 19 |lats = 1 |latNS = N
longd = 87 |longm = 41 |longs = 53 |longEW = W
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elevation_m = 146
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postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 37061
area_code = 931
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website = [http://www.erintennessee.com ErinTennessee.com]
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Erin is a city in Houston County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,490 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Houston CountyGR|6.

Geography

Erin is located at coor dms|36|19|1|N|87|41|53|W|city (36.316998, -87.697946)GR|1. The elevation is 480 feet above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 square miles (10.6 km²), all of it land.

Major roads and highways

*State Route 13
*State Route 49 (Main Street)
*State Route 149

ZIP code

The ZIP code used in the Erin area is 37061.

Area code

Erin uses the area code 931.

Government

*Board of Aldermen & Mayor meets first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at Erin City Hall.
*Planning Commission meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at Erin City Hall.

Elected officials

*City Mayor: Cecil Baggett
*City Recorder: Linda Bratschi
*City Bookkeeper: Angie Neilson
*City Clerks: Betty Beard and Lori Pendergrass

Aldermen

*Ward 1: Wanda Lockhart and Brian Richardson
*Ward 2: William Price (Vice Mayor) and Betsy Ligon
*Ward 3: Walter Dunn and Nethla Shires
*Ward 4: Lorraine Beechum and Paul J. Gooden

Public safety and utilities

*Police Chief: Darrell Allison
*Fire Chief: David Hardin
*Certified Wastewater Chief: Phillip Baggett
*Water Plant Chief: Robert Elliott (acting)

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,490 people, 588 households, and 355 families residing in the city. The population density was 363.6 people per square mile (140.3/km²). There were 653 housing units at an average density of 159.4/sq mi (61.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.38% White, 10.40% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.67% from other races, and 2.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 588 households out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 37.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city the population was spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 25.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 81.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,107, and the median income for a family was $30,833. Males had a median income of $26,484 versus $18,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,281. About 19.2% of families and 23.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.4% of those under age 18 and 25.1% of those age 65 or over.

chools

Public high schools

* [http://houston.k12.tn.us/AHS Houston County Adult High School] - (Students: 2; Location: 3573 West Main Street; Grades: 11 - 12)
* [http://houston.k12.tn.us/HCHS Houston County High School] - (Location: Hwy 149 Street; Grades: 09 - 12)

Public primary/middle schools

* [http://houston.k12.tn.us/EES Erin Elementary School] - (Students: 456; Location: 6500 State Route 13; Grades: KG - 05)
* [http://houston.k12.tn.us/HCMS Houston County Middle School] - (Students: 338; Location: 1241 West Main Street; Grades: 06 - 08)

Major Events

* [http://www.houstoncochamber.com/news.php?viewStory=83 Irish Day Parade] - Held every 3rd Saturday of March.

References

The Houston County Fair was held for the first time in over 40 years in 2007. It is a yearly Fall event in the County.

External links

* [http://www.erintennessee.com/ ErinTennessee.com]