Here’s hoping history doesn’t repeat itself, because brrr. | Photo by @emily_k_lester
This winter has already given us one good snow day + it seems the icy temps are here to linger, so we’re staying inside and looking back at some of the headlines from the coldest days we’ve had here in the Scenic City.
Chattanooga’s coldest day on record took place on Jan. 26, 1940, when temperatures hit a record-breaking -13°.
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 12° on Monday, Jan. 20.
So, what else was going on in Chattanooga on the coldest day on record? The Chattanooga Daily Times reported planning committee members for the 7th annual President’s Birthday ball at Memorial Auditorium + which prominent Chattanoogans would have their own box.
The papers also covered the intense weather we were having at the time, saying the frigid temperatures caused the Tennessee River to see its first freeze since 1918, impacting the Chickamauga Dam.
Yoga for EveryBODY | 5-6 p.m. | Chattanooga Fitness Center | Free | All skill levels are welcome to enjoy a class with other community members — bring your own mat and water.
Tuesday, Feb. 4
Adult Archery | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Outdoor Chattanooga | Free | Take aim during this hands-on class that covers the fundamentals of archery — all equipment provided.
Wednesday, Feb. 5
Wednesday Jazz | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater | $10+ | Spend your evening listening to jazz tunes performed by the Alan Wyatt Quartet.
Thursday, Feb. 6
Community Coworking | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Chattery (Broad Street) | Free, RSVP | Bring your laptop or a creative project to work alongside other community members.
Friday, Feb. 7
February Exhibit Opening Reception | 6-8 p.m. | River Gallery | Free | Meet the artists behind this group exhibition that aims to capture the history, beauty + poetry of the world surrounding us.
A building with 18 apartments + a commercial space is under construction on East MLK Boulevard. The units will range from 550 to 650-sqft and are expected to be completed by the summer, with the apartments available to pre-lease before then. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Transit
Allegiant Air will add more nonstop flights between Chattanooga and Florida beginning in May. The airline will increase to four roundtrips to the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport + three flights weekly to the Orlando-Sanford International Airport. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Traffic
With construction underway on the Tivoli Theatre + surrounding building, the left lane and street parking on West 7th Street (between Broad and Chestnut Streets) is now closed. Work is expected to last until July 2026.
Mansion Monday
This 6,453-sqft lakefront property in the Windward Cove subdivision radiates the Spanish-Mediterranean style. Take a virtual tour to see the modern appliances and design choices like the open, gourmet kitchen + main bathroom with a spa-like en-suite.
Outdoors
Registration is open for the 16th annual trail race at Southern Adventist University on Sunday, Feb. 16. Over 200 runners are projected to compete in this rain-or-shine race that benefits the university’s affinity fund, which provides outdoor programming to local disadvantaged youth.
Drink
Pop open a cold one with The Moxy on Saturday, Feb. 15. From 12 to 5 p.m., you can head to this downtown hotel for A Cold One Beer Fest, featuring live music, food trucks, good times, and of course, ice cold brews.
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A four-pack of bamboo + glass jars — these 10-ounce containers are perfect for overnight oats, chia seed puddings, dressings, snacks, or anything else you want to prep and store.
I know we often like to have fun with the weather on our socials, but diving into the history of our cold weather has definitely shifted my mindset. If we saw another -13° day, I would probably spend my time indoors watching the live cam of the penguins at the Tennessee Aquarium knowing they would appreciate the weather.