South Pittsburg, Tennessee
City · Population 2,969 · #136 in Tennessee
About South Pittsburg
South Pittsburg, TN is a small town located in southern Tennessee, home to 2,969 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, South Pittsburg is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.22 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 361 residents per square mile.
📰 South Pittsburg News Today
- South Pittsburg’s Dayon Cooper shows small-school talent can make it big Chattanooga Times Free Press · Aug 17
- Charlsie J. Crosslin Obituary (1949 - 2026) - South Pittsburg, TN - Marion Tribune Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- $380K Tennessee Cash jackpot ticket sold in South Pittsburg, TN Local 3 News · Apr 21
- South Pittsburg Ready to Compete For Another State Title wdef.com · Aug 1
- Mark Payne Obituary Jul 2, 2026 moorefhs.com · Jul 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes South Pittsburg Unique
- The only place in America named South Pittsburg — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Tennessee, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Tennessee — one of 504 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Lodge Museum of Cast Iron · Museum
- South Pittsburg Municipal Hospital · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in South Pittsburg
- Loyd Park reviews ★
- Playground Paradise Park reviews ★
- Sally Lourey Reservation reviews ★
- South Pittsburg Municipal Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in South Pittsburg
- Richard Hardy Memorial School
- South Pittsburg Elementary
- South Pittsburg High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,969
Rank in state#136 of 345
Land area8.22 sq mi
Density361/sq mi
Coordinates35.0112, -85.7182