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The spirits of South Pittsburg
According to local legend, the Old South Pittsburg Hospital was built in 1959 over an underground spring on land originally settled by the Chiaha Native American tribe, the very same spot where Union soldiers were ambushed in 1863 during the Battle of Chickamauga. Abandoned in 1998 under dubious circumstances, the Old South Pittsburg Hospital now serves as a paranormal research center, widely considered the most haunted site in Tennessee. Ghost hunters from around the country visit for “overnight investigations,” where they are allegedly visited by paranormal specters from throughout South Pittsburg’s rich history.
Eclectic homes at friendly prices
South Pittsburg is situated inside a narrow stretch of the Sequatchie Valley between the Cumberland Mountains and the Tennessee River, with two steep ridges — Whitacre Point and Lodge Point — stretching outward from the plateau to surround the small city on three sides, creating a dramatic natural backdrop visible from the historic brick buildings lining South Pittsburgh's downtown district. Home buyers will find a wide range of residential architecture in South Pittsburg, including ranch, National-style bungalows, American Foursquares and shingle houses inspired by the asymmetrical forms of Queen Anne architecture. Homes typically sell for $200,000 to $300,000, far less than the average price throughout Marion County.
There is a wide variety of home styles in South Pittsburg.
Older houses in South Pittsburg offer fixer-upper opportunities for new homeowners.
South Pittsburg residents have easy access to an assortment of everyday amenities.
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Supporting local shops and eateries
The quaint downtown district of South Pittsburgh is home to historic buildings like the Princess Theatre and several popular shops and restaurants. Mornings begin at Spill Coffee, a locally owned coffee shop with comfy couches, specialty coffees and a rotating menu of cinnamon rolls. Stevarino’s Italian Restaurant has a wide selection of pizzas, craft beers and cocktails across the street from The Princess Theatre, making it a popular destination for dinner-and-a-movie date nights. For dessert, residents head to Dixie Freeze, a throwback diner famous for its Dagwood sandwich and soft-serve ice cream. The downtown strip along Cedar Avenue is also home to the Foodland grocery store and small local retailers. For bulk items and longer shopping lists, residents can drive 3 miles north on Cedar Avenue to Kimball, where they’ll find familiar retailers like Walmart and Lowe’s.
Watch a movie or propose to your girlfriend at the Princess Theater in South Pittsburg.
Dixie Freeze is a local favorite in South Pittsburg that serves delicious food and shakes.
You can meet all your grocery needs at Kirkpatrick's Foodland in South Pittsburg.
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Making the grade in South Pittsburg
Students in South Pittsburg can begin their education at South Pittsburg Elementary School, which gets a B-minus rating from Niche. Then it's on to South Pittsburg High School, which serves grades 7 through 12. The B-rated school was established in 1924 with a rich tradition of athletic success and a college preparatory partnership with Chattanooga State Community College. The schools are walkable for those living close to the heart of the city.
Kids are challenged to excel at South Pittsburg Elementary School.
South Pittsburg High School offer a variety of programs that challenge children.
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Outdoor adventures on the Cumberland Plateau
The community comes together at Loyd Park, a large municipal park at the foothills of the Cumberland Plateau with ballfields, tennis courts and a swimming pool. Loyd Park hosts the town’s youth baseball and football leagues and is also home to Playground Paradise, a colossal playground complex for children 12 and under. South Pittsburg Municipal Park sits on the banks of a slow-moving stretch of the Tennessee River, making it a popular spot from which paddlers and anglers can drop their boats into the water to paddle underneath the iconic Shelby Rhinehart Bridge. On rainy days, residents can take in a show at the Princess Theatre, a recently restored historic movie theater and concert venue, or admire the world’s largest cast iron skillet at the Lodge Museum of Cast Iron.
Loyd Park has tennis and basketball courts.
Park your van down by the river at
the South Pittsburg Municipal Park
The Lodge Museum of Cast Iron is a celebration of American-made cast iron.
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A celebration of cast iron cornbread
One of South Pittsburg’s many claims to fame is the National Cornbread Festival, a week-long celebration of food, fun runs and fireworks. The festivities begin with the Miss National Cornbread Pageant at the Princess Theatre and continue throughout the last week of April. Residents listen to live music, compete in buttermilk chugging contests, attend cast iron cooking seminars and vote on a cornbread cook-off.
Getting around in Marion County
Located among the foothills of the South Cumberland Mountains on the banks of the Tennessee River, South Pittsburg sits on the southernmost edge of Tennessee near its border with Alabama. Residents can drive 30 miles west to Chattanooga on Interstate 24, and the Nashville International Airport takes less than two hours to reach by car. South Pittsburg is a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, and most of the community’s 3,000 residents live within walking distance of the downtown district along Cedar Avenue.
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On average, homes in South Pittsburg, TN sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in South Pittsburg, TN over the last 12 months is $229,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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