It’s all hands on deck to keep this city shining bright. | Photo by Tyler Johnston
As this weekend’s winter weather moves away from snow and closer to freezing rain and ice, a big concern is power outages. So what’s being done to help keep the lights on?
3D mapping
For the first time ahead of winter weather, TVA is using 3D mapping to spot potential trouble near power lines. Local 3 News rode along as crews scanned trees and other hazards that could cause outages this weekend.
“This can identify trees that might have started uprooting due to ice or something like that — things that are imminent threats, things that are likely to cause an immediate outage,” said Will Sanders with TVA. The goal? Faster response times when outages happen.
Additional manpower
In addition to its regular crews, EPB has called in 86 additional crews that are ready to help with power outages this weekend. Fun fact: EPB has an automated grid that helps reroute power during outages to minimize the number of people affected.
Midi Health makes expert-guided longevity care accessible and affordable. | Photo provided by Midi Health
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The new splash pad will honor Jimmy Long, longtime manager of the John A. Patten Community Center. | Rendering provided by Hamilton County Mayor’s Office
Community
Tourism tax revenue will fund a new $350,000 splash pad at the John A. Patten Community Center in Lookout Valley. It’ll be built next to the playground and is expected to open later this year. (Chattanoogan)
Pets
If you’ve been thinking about getting a dog, today might be a good day to adopt. McKamey is offering free adoptions from 12 to 8 p.m. so dogs can get through this weekend’s winter weather in a warm, loving home. Ready to find your new best friend? (Local 3 News)
Civic
The Hamilton County Election Commission wants to make voting more accessible by adding two early voting locations in St. Elmo and Signal Mountain. If the County Commission approves the proposal, the new locations could be in place for the August and November elections. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Concert
UTC’s Wind Ensemble is heading to one of the world’s most famous stages. The group (featuring 59 student musicians) will perform a full concert at New York City’s Carnegie Hall on Wednesday, March 18. If you’d like to help support this trip of a lifetime, you can donate online.
Plan Ahead
Con Nooga is coming back to the Chattanooga Convention Center Friday, Feb. 20 through Sunday, Feb. 22. Expect cosplay, panels, costume contests, gaming zones, and so much more. Tickets are on sale now.
Number
16. That’s the record-breaking number of nominations “Sinners” received for this year’s Oscars. Released in April, it will be hard to find it at a local theater, but some other nominated flicks are still on the schedule, including “Marty Supreme,” “Hamnet,” and “Zootopia 2.” (The Hollywood Reporter)
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Here’s a Flashback Friday for you. Who remembers the Tennessee Aquarium this way? This photo was taken during construction ~35 years ago, before the beloved attraction had those iconic stripes.
Did you know? Students from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville actually came up with the idea to put an aquarium downtown, and on May 1, 1992, it opened to the public.
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I know this weekend’s weather is daunting, but staying in has its perks. I’m going to take it as an opportunity to relax and curl up with a good book. Fingers crossed I won’t be reading by candlelight. If you’re looking for something new to read, check out these books with Chattanooga ties.
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