Liberty Lumber True Value Hardware in Erwin, Tennessee has proudly served the community for over one hundred years. And to celebrate a century of service, 98.5 WTFM presents the One Hundred Years of Trivia Giveaway! Each day, tune in for your chance to answer an Erwin trivia question.
Get it right, and you’ll win a $50 gift card to Liberty Lumber True Value Hardware— plus a spot in the GRAND PRIZE DRAWING for a $500 gift card, happening May 16th at Liberty Lumber in Erwin!
Here is a Cheat Sheet to get you a head start! Be sure to tune in every weekday—only on 98.5 WTFM!
100 Years of Trivia Cheat Sheet and Contest Rules
DAILY TRIVIA QUESTIONS (with answers and dates the question will be asked):
04/28 How did the town of Erwin get its name? A misspelling from the post office
04/29 What is the town of Erwin’s populations (according to the 2020 Census)? 6,083
04/30 What was the town of Erwin’s name supposed to be? Ervin
05/01 From 1890 to 2015, what contributed greatly to Erwin’s economic and cultural identity? Railroad Operations
05/02 What plant operated in Erwin along Ohio Avenue? Southern Potteries Plant
05/05 What happened in Erwin in 1916? The public execution of Mary the Elephant (hung by a 100 Ton Crane Car)
05/06 Liberty Lumber was established in the late 1800’s. In what year did current owners Kevin and Gina Horton acquire full ownership? 1985
05/07 Since 2015, the town of Erwin implements a yearly festival and an auction. What is the auction called where artists create and display elephant structures around town? Elephant Art Auction
05/08 Where does the town of Erwin donate the Elephant Art Auction proceeds to? The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald
05/09 Looking at Erwin’s Climate Data, what is their highest Record High in Fahrenheit? 102 degrees
05/12 How many acres of land did D.J.N. Ervin donate for the county seat? 15 acres
05/13 Which Minor League Baseball team won the 1943 Appalachian League playoff championship? The Erwin Aces
05/14 What major facility is in Erwin and began operation in 1957? Nuclear Fuel Services
05/15 What forest surrounds the town of Erwin? The Cherokee National Forest
05/16 What trail passes east of Erwin and crosses the Nolichucky River near the western end of the Nolichucky Gorge? The Appalachian Trail