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🌡️ Some like it hot

Remembering Chattanooga’s hottest days on record
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One way we’re keeping cool: Finding local swimming spots. | Photo by Experience Chattanooga via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
There’s no getting around it: It’s hot, Chattanooga.

The dog days of summer bring along excessive heat warnings and 90° temperatures, so we’re staying inside and looking back at some of the headlines on the hottest days we’ve had here in the Scenic City.

The day the heat set records

Chattanooga’s hottest day on record took place on July 1, 2012, when temperatures hit a record-breaking 107°.

That sure puts this weather in perspective, huh? The closest we’ve come to that temperature in the past few weeks was when temps got to 97° on Thursday, Aug. 8.

What the headlines said

So, what else was going on in Chattanooga on the hottest day on record? The Chattanooga Times Free Press was reporting on the construction of holistic medicine facility The Center on Main Street (now the home of Center MedSpa).

The paper also covered the intense weather we were having at the time, saying 16 Tennessee counties were experiencing record-breaking heat amid the over 100° days across the region.

How to weather the weather today

Okay, so we’re not breaking records (yet), but that doesn’t mean braving this weather is easy. Thankfully, we have 10+ museums to explore indoors, local swimming spots and splash pads to cool down, and cool treats to indulge in.

Don’t forget to check in on Tennessee’s inclement weather resources and take a peek at what the rest of the season has in store for us. Who knows, maybe this will be a record-breaking year after all?
Asked

What day in history did Chattanooga experience the second hottest temperatures on record?
A. Aug. 4, 1997
B. Aug. 23, 2007
C. July 16, 1980
D. June 29, 2012
Hot, hot, hot
 
Events
Tuesday, Aug. 20
  • Philanthropy Factory | Tuesday, Aug. 20 | Times vary | Virtual | Free+ | Support Stove Works by shopping the last day of this online sale featuring art by Andy Warhol.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
  • Library Branch Celebration Month | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | South Chattanooga Branch, Chattanooga Public Library | Free | Meet the staff at one of the library’s branches + enjoy treats, prizes, and a selfie booth.
  • Wednesday Jazz | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater | $10 | Enjoy an evening of jazz music by Dexter Bell & Friends.
Thursday, Aug. 22
  • North Mississippi Allstars | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 8-11:55 p.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom | $28-$33 | This Grammy Award-nominated blues + southern rock band comprised of two brothers will take over the stage with songs from their album “Set Sail.”
Friday, Aug. 23
  • Comedy Club | Friday, Aug. 23 | 7:30-10 p.m. | The Ringgold Depot | $8-$10 | Join The Ringgold Playhouse for a night full of hilarious hijinks, slapstick shenanigans, and a belly full of laughs at this PG-13 show.
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News Notes
Civic
  • The City of Chattanooga’s Chief Operating Officer Ryan Ewalt recently announced his resignation. Ewalt, who was appointed in 2021 + oversaw the day-to-day operations of city government, will conclude his tenure on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Read his departure email. (Chattanoogan.com)
Cause
  • The Chattery is looking for volunteers to help clean the debris left by the recent fire at the nonprofit’s building. On Saturday, Aug. 24, you can help begin the rebuilding process in two time blocks: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 to 5 p.m. Note: You must be 18+ to sign up.
Arts
  • Local art gallery Area 61 will host two Chattanooga artists this Saturday, Aug. 26 for on-site demonstrations. You can head to the space from 1 to 4:30 p.m. to see Bob Fazio + Jaime Barks discuss their respective mediums while they create art in front of you.
Try This
  • Tee up to spend Labor Day weekend out on the green with Mclemore Resort in nearby Rising Fawn, GA for a Family Golf Tournament. Pairs (an adult + a child) will compete for prizes and get to enjoy a cookout on Sunday, Sept. 1. Register online.
State
  • Looking to update your ID photo? The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has rolled out a new design for drivers licenses featuring the state capitol and flag + new safety features to ensure it can’t be easily reproduced.
Festival
Number
  • 22%. That’s how much auto insurance rates have increased over the last year. Stop overpaying + find a better rate when you get a free, no-obligation quote from Savvy.*
 
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