Community Corner

🌱 Why South Pittsburg just claimed the top spot in Class 1A.

And check out Jerry White The Wonderful Wizard of Odd on the South Pittsburg Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Thursday October 1st Patch AM
Thursday October 1st Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Morning South Pittsburg! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why South Pittsburg just claimed the top spot in Class 1A.

Also on today's calendar: Notre Dame JV Football @ South Pittsburg and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

From our Partner
Today's South Pittsburg Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile - America's Best Mobile Network, according to Ookla Speedtest. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's South Pittsburg Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near South Pittsburg. Advertisement

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Class 5A No. 1 in Latest TSWA / USA TODAY Top Ten Rankings; More Division II Teams Go Independent; TSSAA Calls Emergency Board of Control Meeting; Science Hill to Appeal Ruling on Use of Ineligibl (tricitiessports.com) — South Pittsburg's football team is sitting atop the Class 1A statewide rankings after a 28–18 win over Class 4A Red Bank, reinforcing its status as a powerhouse program. The broader report details Tennessee high school football polls, key upcoming matchups, and a TSSAA emergency meeting about Division II classifications and eligibility appeals that could shape future schedules and playoff paths.
   

📸 Around South Pittsburg

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in South Pittsburg

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 South Pittsburg Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UrgentTeam Family of Urgent Care & Walk-in Centers posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist - PRN in South Pittsburg. Apply here.
  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Server in Jasper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Pittsburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lookout Mountain

  • Greenfield Farm of the Future discussed at the 29th Faulkner Literary Competition Luncheon (nemiss.news)

Ok South Pittsburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from South Pittsburg