Chattanooga metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to South Pittsburg, TN
$335,000Median listing price
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About South Pittsburg
South Pittsburg is a city in southern Marion County, Tennessee, on the Tennessee River at the foot of the Cumberland Plateau. Founded as an iron-making town, it is famous today as the home of Lodge Cast Iron (Lodge Manufacturing, operating since 1896) and the annual National Cornbread Festival, held each April.
Home prices in South Pittsburg
The median listing price in South Pittsburg is $335,000.
Top places in South Pittsburg
- Historic City Hall — built 1887 as the First National Bank, on the National Register (pictured below)
- The Princess Theatre and National Cornbread Festival building on South Cedar Avenue (pictured below)
- Lodge Cast Iron factory store and museum
- Tennessee River and Nickajack Lake access
Commuting from South Pittsburg
- Approximately 30–35 minutes to downtown Chattanooga by car via I-24 east/US-72, depending on traffic. Times are approximate.
Schools in South Pittsburg
Public schools: Marion County Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
South Pittsburg FAQs
- What is the housing market like in South Pittsburg, TN?
The median listing price in South Pittsburg is $335,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from South Pittsburg, TN?
Approximately 30–35 minutes to downtown Chattanooga by car via I-24 east/US-72, depending on traffic. Times are approximate. - Which school district serves South Pittsburg, TN?
South Pittsburg is served by Marion County Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.