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Everything you need to know about the 2024 cicada super brood
Dozens of cicadas sit on the branch of a tree
Cicadas prefer oaks, willows, maples, and ash trees. | Photo via Gene Kritsky
Are you ready for swarms of cicadas to take over a 16-state area?

It’s rare, but occasionally two broods emerge at the same time. Brood XIII (comprising of cicadas that emerge every 17 years) and Brood XIX (13-year cicadas) will both reproduce this spring.

Did you know? The last time Broods XIII and XIX emerged simultaneously was 1803.

Enter: the super brood

Does this mean the two broods can reproduce with each other? Will that result in even more cicadas during their next emergence?

We spoke to Dr. Gene Kritsky, a cicada expert at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, to find out. He let us know that since “the broods do not have a wide area of overlap” it is unlikely that they will reproduce with each other. However, he noted, “If there was an overlap, it could satiate the predators more quickly, resulting in generally more offspring from each brood.”

A gif showing the difference between one cicada brood emerging in the south and both emerging in the south and through Illinois and Wisconsin.

Brood XIII (aka Northern Illinois Brood) joins Brood XIX (the Great Southern Brood).

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Map via Gene Kritsky, gif created with Knight Labs

What this means

The good news? There is no overlap of broods in Chattanooga, so we are unlikely to see more cicadas due to the super brood. But it’s possible.

However, Brood XIX is coming. Cicadas usually emerge when the soil hits 64 degrees. Currently, our soil is at ~54 degrees.

In other words, we’re close to the event these cicadas have been waiting over a decade for.

A map tracking cicadas along the east coast showing 122 cicadas in Tennessee, 25 in South Carolina, and 134 in North Carolina

The first sign of a cicada emergence is small holes in the ground.

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Screenshot via Cicada Safari courtesy of Gene Kritsky

How you can help

Cicada Safari needs you to track cicada spottings. Mapping cicadas helps experts understand when broods may emerge. Per Dr. Kritsky, it also led to a discovery “that some 17-year cicadas can emerge four years early and may form a new brood.”

Download the free app to track cicada spottings and submit your own photos.

Look for cicadas where there are trees, full sun, and low vegetation. Think: Harrison Bay State Park or the Tennessee Riverpark.
Asked

How often do cicadas emerge to mate?
A. Every 221 years
B. Every 17 years
C. Every 13 years
D. It depends on the brood
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Events
Thursday, March 7
  • Throwback Thursday | Thursday, March 7 | 4-8 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Enjoy free admission to the museum’s permanent collection + its current special exhibition “Networked Nature.”
Friday, March 8
  • Friday Night Writes | Friday, March 8 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $20 | Read and discuss a flash fiction and memoir piece + then write your own words inspired by what you read.
Saturday, March 9
  • Mystical March Market | Saturday, March 9 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Commons, 4950 Swinyar Dr., Collegedale | Free+ | Sip on green beer and treats + listen to Irish and Celtic music while shopping from local area vendors.
  • Chattanooga River Market | Saturday, March 9-Sunday, March 10 | Times vary | Tennessee Aquarium Plaza, 1 Broad St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Come out for the opening weekend of the market featuring local vendors, live music, and food trucks.
Sunday, March 10
  • The Other Brothers | Sunday, March 10 | 6-9 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Listen to live music from the “fabulous furry fabricators of grateful soul and folk-n-weirdgrass.”
  • Songwriters Night | Sunday, March 10 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $10-$15 | Come out for a listening-room performance from several local bands.
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Active

Spring into warmer weather with this seasonal events guide
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Looking for a place to kayak, swim, hike, do yoga, play pickleball, find kids activities + more? This activity guide has it all. | Photo by Outdoor Chattanooga
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You’ll have no boring days (or nights) with Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors’ 2024 Spring and Summer Activity Guide at your fingertips. Save this ultimate resource to be in the know about seasonal events and outdoor fun like:
  • Free music, art + family festivals
  • Movie screenings at local parks
  • Sports for all ages
  • New public art
  • Free fitness classes
  • Outdoor Chattanooga adventures (think: hiking, biking, paddling, and more)
  • Summer pool hours
  • And much more
Download the full guide
News Notes
Civic
  • The results for the Presidential Preference Primary + County Primaries are in after 41,430 ballots were cast from the 226,112 folks registered to vote in Hamilton County. See who will be on the General Election Day ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Biz
  • The Chattanooga City Council approved an ordinance change to the Beer and Wrecker Board, separating the entities. Notably, beer-code investigations and most permit issuing will be done through the Chattanooga Police Department + wrecker hearings will go through the Passenger Vehicle for Hire Board.
Community
  • The City of Red Bank recently released its first-ever Calendar of Events for 2024 from the city’s Parks, Trails & Recreation Department. Expect Food Truck Fridays, mini farmers markets, movie nights, cleanup days, and more.
Awards
  • Outdoor Chattanooga and partner program The H2O Life recently received three awards at the Tennessee RiverLine Summit. The Chatt Town Cool Down was recognized as the “Event of the Year” + CEO and Founder of H2O Shawanna Kendrick went home with both the “J.E.D.I. Path” and “Extra Mile” awards.
Cause
  • In order to raise funds for the Crossroads Unity Family Park Project, folks can head to nearby Ringgold, GA on Saturday, April 27 for a Car & Bike Show. The funds will go towards building an inclusive park for all ages and abilities, with an emphasis on adults with disabilities.
Older Adult
  • Want a step-by-step cooking class from the comfort of your home? Yes, chef. AARP Tennessee will host Chef Donald Nichols on Wednesday, March 13 for a free virtual class on making honey teriyaki lamb chops with garlic mashed potatoes at 11 a.m. CT. Register + see the ingredients online.
Plan Ahead
  • Crabtree Farms’ 24th annual Spring Plant Sale & Festival will be held Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21 featuring over 18,000 plants for sale. You can also enjoy local vendors, live music, activities for the kiddos, and food truck offerings.
Pets
  • Wonder Paws’ Omega Max Drops for dogs are veterinarian recommended, support healthy joints, and reduce itchy skin and shedding. Get 15% off with code DQMRME3N.*
 
Sports

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Gear up for the Chattanooga Red Wolves 2024 season
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The Chattanooga Red Wolves will play their first home match on Saturday, March 30 against Union Omaha. To gear up for this year’s season, here are some of the promotional events:
  • Saturday, March 30 | Home opener + pre-match Easter egg hunt with live music
  • Saturday, April 6 | Pregame happy hour
  • Saturday, April 20 | $2 Beer Night
  • Saturday, April 27 | ‘80s Night + pregame happy hour
  • Saturday, May 11 | Margarita Madness + Tacos & Tequila
  • Saturday, May 25 | Salute to Service + fireworks
  • Saturday, June 8 | Marvel Heroes Night
  • Saturday, June 22 | World Record Night (fans will attempt to break a soon-to-be-announced record)
Note: All dates and promotions are subject to change.
See the full promo schedule
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Kristen Templeton

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From the editor
I love the sound of cicadas, it reminds me of home and sitting on the porch at night listening with my mom. Even if they kind of freak me out in close proximity, at a distance I think their sounds are so comforting.
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