The Miss National Cornbread Festival pageant will be held on April 18 at the Princess Theater in downtown South Pittsburg. It is for girls ages 2 to 18 and requires a $25 entry fee. Registration will be held at the National Cornbread Festival headquarters at 221 South Cedar Ave. on March 24 and 21 and …
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David Carroll’s News and Notes: Did We Forget Some Presidents?
It’s pop quiz time! Quick: tell me who was the first president. Did you say George Washington? Not so fast. Some historians say John Hanson. John who? That’s what I said! This makes absolutely no sense. All those textbooks and history teachers couldn’t have been wrong, right? According to a recent article in USA Today, …
The Princess Theatre welcomes The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra this November
The Princess Theatre in South Pittsburg welcomes The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra to the stage on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all the dance bandleaders back in the Big Band and Swing Era of the 1930s and 1940s. Miller was also well-known for entertaining …
The Caverns Named Billbord’s 2026 Top Music Venues
The Caverns has been named to Billboard’s 2026 Top Music Venues list, earning distinction for what the publication calls “The Wow Factor.” “Surrounded by rural Tennessee hills, The Caverns transform every concert into an elemental adventure.” — Billboard, 2026 Top Music Venues The annual list spotlights 28 venues shaping the live music experience today, selected through a …
Four ’70s FM Radio Legends Take The Caverns Outdoor Stage on June 7
Four cornerstone bands of 1970s radio take the stage at The Caverns Outdoor Amphitheater on June 7 as Atlanta Rhythm Section, Pure Prairie League, Firefall, and Orleans bring their harmony-rich hits to the Tennessee countryside. Set at the base of the Cumberland Plateau, The Caverns Amphitheater in Pelham, TN, offers a natural, open-air setting where rolling hills rise behind the stage and music carries …
Interact Clubs Showcase at Princess Theater
Join the South Pittsburg Rotary Club for a special evening celebrating the incredible service work of our local Interact Clubs from Marion County, South Pittsburg, and Whitwell High Schools. These dedicated students have spent the year leading projects that strengthen our communities. This showcase gives them the stage to share their accomplishments as they prepare …
Cook-Off and Arts and Crafts Applications for National Cornbread Festival Available Now
Applications for the The National Cornbread Festival 29th Annual Cornbread Cook-off are open! Each year the search is on for the nation’s best original main dish cornbread recipes. The winner receives the coveted skillet crown and $5,000! Sign up at this link: https://form.jotform.com/253454469454163 The deadline to submit your application to be one of the Arts …
The War and Treaty to perform in South Pittsburg
Don’t miss CMA, ACM, and GRAMMY nominated powerhouse duo, The War and Treaty with special guest Hannah Dasher as they take the stage for The National Cornbread Festival Preheat Party at The Princess Theatre! Princess Insiders Presale begins Thursday at 10:00 am CT. Sign up for access at: https://forms.gle/YS8XfFJw8oKtL1edA General On sale Friday at 10:00 …
New Year’s Eve Fun at the Princess Theatre
The Princess Theatre and the City of South Pittsburg NEW YEARS EVE with the band ENTICE!! They are a fabulous band!! VERY talented. You will definitely have a good time. Click below to get tickets! The Princess Theatre, South Pittsburg, TN Also, for those that do not know…. The Princess now serves beer! The event starts at 9 …
The Caverns Establishes $50,000 Scholarship for Grundy County Students
GRUNDY COUNTY, TN — The Caverns, the Grundy County live music venue renowned for its underground concerts, is establishing a four-year scholarship for a Grundy County resident pursuing a degree in Recording Industry at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). The Caitlin Curry Scholarship funded by The Caverns—administered through the South Cumberland Community Fund—will provide one …



