Beene-Pearson Public Library
🏢 Marion County TN Libraries · South Pittsburg, Tennessee
Beene-Pearson Public Library
Tucked on Elm Avenue in South Pittsburg — the small Tennessee River city famous for Lodge cast-iron cookware and the National Cornbread Festival — the Beene-Pearson Public Library offers free books, Wi-Fi, a notary, local history records and Tennessee Electronic Library databases to Marion County residents.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8:30am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–5pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 8:30am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 208 Elm Avenue, SOUTH PITTSBURG, TN 37380
Phone: (423) 837-6513
Website: marioncountytnlibraries.org
Plus Code: 867P277V+5J (SOUTH PITTSBURG, TN)
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📖 About Beene-Pearson Public Library
The Beene-Pearson Public Library is one of two branches of the Marion County TN Libraries system, serving South Pittsburg and the surrounding communities of Marion County in southeastern Tennessee. South Pittsburg sits at the lowest elevation of any incorporated city in the East Tennessee Grand Division, at about 630 feet on the Tennessee River at the edge of Guntersville Lake, and it carries a rich industrial heritage: British investors launched iron and coal operations here in the 1870s, and Lodge Manufacturing — founded in 1896 — has made the city the cast-iron cookware capital of America. The library at 208 Elm Avenue reflects that community character, offering a notary service, a conference room, piano practice space, local history records and research assistance alongside its circulating collection. Cardholders access the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) — the state's gateway to databases, newspapers and research tools — plus eBooks and eAudiobooks through Libby.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves South Pittsburg, Tennessee — home of Lodge Manufacturing, founded 1896, the oldest cast-iron cookware company in continuous U.S. operation
- Notary service available at the library at no charge to patrons
- Local history records collection for Marion County genealogy and research
- Conference room and piano practice space available for community use
- All cardholders access the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) — free statewide databases, magazines and newspapers
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Beene-Pearson cardholders can research, read and stream free through Tennessee's statewide digital resources:
📚 Services
- Free library cards for South Pittsburg and Marion County residents
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Printing, copying and fax services
- Notary services
- Conference room for meetings and community events
- Piano practice room reservation
- Local history records and research assistance
- Interlibrary loan
- Technology instruction classes
- Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) statewide database access
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytime and youth programming
- Adult programs for all ages
- Summer reading program
- 1000 Books Before Kindergarten early literacy challenge
- Technology classes and computer assistance
- Community resource referrals
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What days is the Beene-Pearson Public Library closed?
The library is closed Thursday and Sunday. Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Tuesday 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; and Saturday 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Does the library offer notary services?
Yes. A notary is available at the Beene-Pearson Public Library at no charge to patrons. Call (423) 837-6513 in advance to confirm availability.
What is the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) and how do I access it?
TEL is a free statewide digital service for all Tennessee residents, providing access to hundreds of databases covering academic research, newspapers, magazines and genealogy. Marion County library cardholders can access TEL through the library's website or at tel.tn.gov using their card number.
Is South Pittsburg the city known for Lodge cast-iron cookware?
Yes. Lodge Manufacturing, the oldest cast-iron cookware company still in continuous U.S. operation, was founded in South Pittsburg in 1896 and its factory still operates there today. The city also hosts the National Cornbread Festival each April, celebrating the Southern cooking traditions tied to cast iron.
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📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
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📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
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