Category: South Pittsburg
Miss National Cornbread Festival Pageant Information
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 …
Gas Prices Soar
Due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, local drivers have observed a consistent increase in gasoline prices. According to GasBuddy, the average price in the area has risen by 52 cents. On Monday afternoon, the statewide average price for gas in Tennessee was $3.04 per gallon. Average prices in Marion County were $3.08, Grundy and …
City of South Pittsburg Donates Money for Football Team Championship Rings
Last week the South Pittsburg Board of Mayor & Commissioners approved a $7,500 donation to help the High School Pirates football team buy state championship rings. Head Coach Wes Stone requested the funds for rings celebrating their 2025 TSSAA Class 1A BlueCross Bowl victory. City Administrator Michael Hudson said similar donations were made by previous …
Dayon Cooper Receives Invitation to Under Armour All American Football Camp
Congratulations to Class of 2027 South Pittsburg Pirate Dayon Cooper for receiving an invitation to compete in the Under Armour All American football camp series in St. Louis on March 22, 2026. This is the second year in a row South Pittsburg has had a student athlete selected to participate in this prestigious event. Cooper …
Public Must Meet Proper Protocols to be Allowed on South Pittsburg High School Property During School Hours
All areas of South Pittsburg High School campus are designated for staff and students only during school hours. For the safety of our staff and students, anyone not a part of the staff of the school or the Marion County Board of Education must follow the proper protocols to be allowed on campus. The campus …
Unemployment Drops in Most Tennessee Counties
All but four Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in December, according to new Ninety-one counties reported unemployment rates below 5%, while the other four counties had rates of 5% or greater, with the highest rate at 5.7%. Local Counties: Bledsoe County: 3.2% in November; 2.9% in December Grundy County: 5.3% in November; 4% …
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 …
Local High School Interact Clubs Hosting Special Event
On Thursday, February 19 at 6:00 PM CT, the Interact Clubs of South Pittsburg, Marion County, and Whitwell High Schools will come together at The Princess Theater for a special evening: the Interact Clubs Showcase of Service. Admission is free, and open to all! Let’s fill the theater with Rotary pride and community spirit. Bring …
Chattanooga Metro Area Rent Below National Average
As overall inflation cools, rent continues to be the biggest factor keeping household costs elevated nationwide. A new analysis from Construction Coverage breaks down which U.S. cities and states now have the highest median rents, using the latest HUD and Census data across more than 380 metros and all 50 states. Key Takeaways, With Data for Chattanooga, …
