Your Friday at a glance:
- Weather: High 60; cool and dry
- What to eat: Here are a few local takeout options when coronavirus means you can’t dine in at a restaurant
- What to do: Read a book. To help you find a good one, check out this review of Maryville, Tennessee’s Rhonda Lynn Rucker’s “Welcome to Bombingham.”
- What we’re excited about: Chattanooga native and Hollywood actor Leslie Jordan keeping us laughing even in lockdown.
Greetings, Chattanooga!
Perhaps you haven’t noticed with everything else going on in the world, but it’s been raining – A LOT. In fact, the first three months of 2020 were the wettest start to any year in the Tennessee Valley. From January to March, we’ve received 24.61 inches of rainfall, surpassing the old record of 23.95 inches set back in 1891.
Check out Emily Crisman and Dave Flessner’s story here.
And now, today’s top stories:
Did you hear about the birthday parade thrown for a young North Georgia boy? (I’m not crying. You’re crying!)
Locals are finding creative ways to celebrate Easter Sunday with friends and family.
And, here is an online list of all services still available at local restaurants and retailers.
– Sunny Montgomery, smontgomery@timesfreepress.com
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