Get ready for some warm days, Chattanooga. Just donât forget your umbrella.
| Photo by NOOGAtoday
We know the question on your mind, Chattanoogans â whatâs up with the weather?
Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationâs Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for March, April, and May. While exact weather conditions typically canât be predicted more than a week in advance, hereâs a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what spring in Chattanooga could bring.
Reminder: The first day of spring is on Monday, March 20.
You can expect above average temperatures for the upcoming months. | Map screenshot via NOAA
đĄïž Temperature
Think warm. This spring, Chattanooga has a 40-50% chance of temperatures being higher than normal.
đšïž Precipitation
Expect slightly more precipitation. Chattanooga has a 33-40% chance of seeing higher-than-average rainfall amounts this spring.
đŒ Moving into March
Historically, the first month of spring in Chattanooga is pretty mild, with an average temperature ranging from 41.9° to 59.4°. However, this March you can expect warmer temps, with several days approaching the lower 70s.
Note: On Sunday, March 12 at 2 a.m., Daylight Saving Time starts (more on this coming soon).
â Approaching April
Typically, April temperatures fluctuate between 49.5° and 69.4°, making it a perfectly pleasant month to enjoy Chattanoogaâs outdoors⊠that is, when itâs not raining. It tends to rain 14.3 days out of the month of April, so make sure to have an umbrella on hand.
During the last month of spring, temperatures tend to crank up in the Scenic City, as Mayâs average temps range between 57.2° and 78.1°. The warmer temps are still met with an average of 15.8 days of rain + relative humidity levels at 77%. The good news? The daily average amount of sunshine during this month is 9.4 hours.
POLL
The most wonderful time of year to get out and explore the city isâŠ
A. Spring
B. Summer
C. Fall
D. Winter
E. All of them
Literary Ink | Friday, Mar. 3-Sunday, Mar. 5 | Times vary | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter St., Chattanooga | $20-$100 | Come out to this magical book-themed tattoo convention featuring âtattoo wizardsâ from across the globe, cosplay contests, vendors, activities, and more.
City of Chattanooga Arbor Day | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Shepherd Community Center, 2124 Shepherd Rd., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Volunteers of all ages can participate in planting field-grown trees + perennial flowers, tree pruning demonstrations, outdoor games, and more.
Chattanooga Weed Wrangle with the National Park Service | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | Free | Join in on this community-wide effort to rescue our public parks and green spaces from invasive species.
How to Create a Life You Love | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $25 | In this class, assess where you are in your life now and where you would like to shift to achieve a higher level of growth.
Unfourgettable Birthday Bash + Market | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Sleepyhead Coffee, 735 Broad St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Celebrate Sleepyheadâs four-year anniversary with a market of 35+ vendors, food by The Slutty Vegan, a limited edition t-shirt release, a new seasonal coffee menu, and more.
Sunday, March 5
Joe Bonamassa | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 8 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $62-$353 | Hailed as one of the greatest blues guitarists in the world, Joe Bonamassa will take the stage in Chattanooga for âThe Guitar Event of the Year.â
Monday, March 6
Full Moon Hike with Outshine Adventures | Monday, Mar. 6 | 5-7 p.m. | Stringerâs Ridge Park, Spears Ave., Chattanooga | $30 | Explore the trails at Stringerâs Ridge Park and watch the full moon rise on a guided, 2.7-mile moderately strenuous hike.
Get Organized: Kitchen and Pantry Edition | Monday, Mar. 6 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Chattery, virtual | $25 | Learn best practices for decluttering and organizing your kitchen + pantry from Kelly Lewis, the owner of Inspired Organizing, LLC.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
$200,000. Thatâs how much in federal pandemic relief funds that Hamilton County Commissioners voted to distribute to The Lighthouse Collective, a local youth mentorship organization. So far, Hamilton County has distributed $71.4 million of ARP funds to local organizations and projects. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
ICYMI
In case you missed it, the Erlanger Chattanooga Marathonkicks off today, March 3, at 3 p.m., bringing 4,000+ visitors to the Scenic City for the weekend. Keep in mind these street closures while driving downtown. đââïž
Community
Yesterday, the Chattanooga Market dropped its 2023 season lineup, featuring popular markets like the Strawberry Festival, Fall Food Truck Rally, and Big Band Day. Opening weekend will take place Saturday, April 29 + Sunday, April 30.
TVFCU + the Chattanooga Zooâs porcupine naming contest is well underway, with four names making it through the internal voting process â Nickel Prickles, Piper Prickles, Dill Prickles, and Quillizabeth Prickles. Vote for your favorite. đŠ
Now Open
Today, March 3, a new local fashion boutiqueopens in NorthShore at 313 Manufacturers Rd. North Star Boutique will feature âbody positive womenâs clothing,â with store hours Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Chattanoogan.com)
Apply
Applications for Chattanooga Tourism Co.'s third cycle of Cultural Tourism Grants will open on Thursday, March 9. The tourism company will host an in-person + virtual workshop next week to learn more about the grants. In the meantime, read about previous grant projects.
Arts
ArtsBuild recently announced its latest Artists Work Grants program recipients. In this round, a total of $90,000 was awarded to twelve local recipients, who will use the funding to produce artwork for public spaces in Chattanooga. Meet the recipients. (Chattanoogan.com)
Cause
The American Water Charitable Foundation will award three local area organizations STEM Education Grants â Reflection Riding, YMCA of Metro Chattanoogaâs YCAP Girls STEM Group, and Girls Inc. of Chattanooga.
Plan Ahead
Ticket sales to Partnership for Families, Children, and Adultsâ 5th annual RISE event will close this Sunday, March 5. This yearâs event will feature guest speaker Kevin McNeil, an author, advocate, and former special victims detective. đïž
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Biz
ICYMI, TVFCU has announced the Idea Leap Grant semifinalists: 10 small business owners in the Chattanooga-area grant($75,000), nine in the Northwest Georgia area, and seven in the Cleveland area competition ($50,000 each). The public (thatâs you) will choose one finalist in each competition during Peopleâs Choice Voting. Meet the semifinalists.*
Finance
Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low â which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
Job
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LIFESTYLE
Tune in to this Leslie Jordan tribute đș
âMore Than the Musicâ shares Leslie Jordan tribute
Stacy Newman interviews Leslie Jordan and Danny Myrick at Riverbend Festival 2022. | Photo by The Heartland Network
Locally produced national talk show âMore Than the Musicâ with Stacy Newman returned with brand new content this week, featuring none other than the late Leslie Jordan.
In this tribute, Newman sits down with Jordan and singer-songwriter Danny Myrick during the 2022 Riverbend Festival to chat about their collaboration on the album âCompanyâs Cominâ.â Not only does this album feature many other music legends like Dolly Parton and Brandi Carlile, but it was also Jordanâs last piece of work.
Myrick said getting artists to work on the album was easy because of how much people loved Jordan. âWe DMâed them,â Jordan said. âEvery one of them said âoh yeah weâll sing with you.ââ
Missed it? Well shoot... what are yâall doinâ? Tune in for an encore episode on The Heartland Network Sunday, March 5 at 8 p.m.
THE WRAP
Todayâs issue was written by Kristen.
Editorâs pick: Even though I live in an apartment, I always try to grow a little herb garden on my windowsills. Thereâs just something about having fresh herbs that youâve grown that makes your food taste better. Urban Horticulture & Supply recently shared a guide on when to start planting your seeds â Iâll definitely be using it for reference for my small-scale seed planting ventures.
Editorial:Brianna Williams, Kristen Templeton, Haley Bartlett, Josh Kranzberg, Emily Shea, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Dayten Rose, Sarah Leonhardt, Katie Smith | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.
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