Good Day Sunshine

It's a beautiful day. And there won't be another one like it for awhile because it's about to heat up fast. We have an Excessive Heat Watch for Thursday, Friday & Saturday. I know that's not our desire because this is no ordinary heat. Indeed, three days with heat indices of 105+ can leave a person with vertigo, so don't go staring at the sun. Instead, take to the shade of the Joshua tree, or just stay inside and listen to the HVAC rattle and hum. We aren't expecting an electrical storm any time soon, either. Today and tomorrow look to be dry, with only slight rain chances Thursday and Friday. So if you feel like you're stuck in a moment you can't get out of, it's all right, it's all right, it's all right, because we'll get a cold front on Sunday that will break the heat. And then we'll find what we're looking for.

Had a great time at Splash Island today 🏝️

Tullahoma Fire Department will be hosting TWO AHA Heartsaver and AED CPR courses on July 15th at DW Wilson Community Center. First class will be from 8am to 12pm and second class will be from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. The cost is $35.00 per person, which will be taken at beginning of class. Cash or check only. We are limited to 10 people per class. Must be 13 years of age to attend. You will receive a CPR Certification card. This class is NOT for Healthcare providers. If interested call 931-455-0936 option 2 between 8am-12:30pm. We will post on Facebook when the class is full for both days. There will be more classes in the future.

One of our tadpoles has turned in to a “froglet” 🐸

Here is the schedule for May 22-June 2. We will not be out Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day.

$0.99 Corn Dogs

$0.99 Corn Dogs

Splash Island FAQs

Q: What day do we open?
A: Splash Island opens Friday, May 19th, 1pm-8pm (special hours). These are opening day hours for this one day, not every Friday.

Q: What are the hours?
Beginning Saturday, May 20th through Wednesday, August 2nd:
Sunday - 11am to 5pm
Monday - 11am to 5pm
Tuesday - 11am to 5pm
Wednesday - 11am to 5pm
Thursday - 11am to 5pm
Friday - 11am to 7pm
Saturday - 11am to 7pm

Q: What are your hours after August 2nd?
A: We will open on weekends only: Saturdays from 11am to 7pm, and Sundays from 11am to 5pm beginning August 5th. Our last day open will be Monday, Sep 4th 11am to 7pm. After that, Splash Island will close for the summer.

Q: What is the cost to attend a swim session?
A: $5 per person, children 2 and under are free. We accept cash, debit, or credit cards. We do not accept checks for Splash Island entry.

Q: Can I buy a pool pass for the summer? Is there a group rate?
A: We do not offer pool passes at this time. There is not a group rate at this time.

Q: I’m not swimming; I’m just attending the pool with my kids. Do I still have to pay the entry fee?
A: Yes, all patrons entering Splash Island must pay the entry fee even if they are not swimming.

Q: How old do you have to be to enter Splash Island unaccompanied?
A: Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult to enter Splash Island. Children 13 and over can attend unaccompanied. Children under 18 cannot supervise other children/siblings at the pool without an adult attending. An adult must be present.

Q: Can I bring my own food/drinks? What about a cooler?
A: We do not allow outside food or drinks (except birthday cakes for booked parties). There is a concession option on site, or there are limited passes for exit and re-entry during a session. Absolutely no coolers are allowed in the gates without supervisor inspection and permission (medical/infant milk supplies only).

Q: How tall do I have to be to ride the slides?
A: You must be 48” or taller to ride any of our slides. This is not negotiable and heights will be checked.

Q: I heard there is a swim test to ride the slides?
A: Swim tests are in the 5’ area from ladder to ladder. This is used if there is concern over a guest’s swimming ability and must be passed before you can use the slides. These tests are at any lifeguard’s discretion and must be passed to use the slides. Refusing to take the swim test means you can swim at the pool but cannot ride the slides.

Q: What about height requirements for the blue slide?
A: For the blue slide, you must be between 48” and 65” tall. Under 48” or over 65” will not be permitted to use the blue slide regardless of taking or passing a swim test.

Q: What kind of floaties can be used?
A: Only flotation devices marked with a “U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation device” are allowed in the gate. Water wings, giant floats, blow-up rings, etc. are not Coast Guard approved and will not be allowed in the gate.

Q: What is the weather policy?
A: We use a lightning detection system that warns us of inclement weather.
1. If our system warns of lightning strikes within 10 miles of Splash Island, we clear the pool for 30 minutes. If not other strikes are recorded in a 30-minute window within 10 miles, swimming resumes. If lightning continues, the 30-minute timer restarts with every recorded strike.
2. If our system warns of lightning strikes within 5 miles of Splash Island, we clear the pool and the pool deck for 30 minutes. Patrons are welcome to wait at their vehicles in a safe area until the all-clear is given. If no other strikes are recorded in a 30-minute window within 10 miles, swimming resumes. If lightning continues, the 30-minute timer restarts with every recorded strike.
3. Anytime a recorded lightning strike is within 10 miles, this policy will kick in. Once it is outside 10 miles, normal pool operations will resume.
4. If inclement weather closes the pool for the day in the first half of a session (2pm on Sun-Thurs, 3pm on Fri-Sat), a rain check will be issued to swimmers remaining at the pool at that time. If inclement weather closes the pool after those specified times, no rain check will be given. This decision is at the director’s or pool manager’s discretion based on this written policy.

Q: Do you offer swim lessons?
A: At this time, we do not offer swim lessons.

We just finished a 100 piece 50 year old puzzle 😃

Getting the dirt ready in the garden! We’re planting babies!

Caught a few quick pics this morning with our indoor egg hunt 🐣 they sure had a good time! All were squealing with excitement when they discovered the candy inside 😃

Rain or Shine! Inflatables inside

Come to the Table is a weekly community outreach that feeds people in Tullahoma at Damrons every Tuesday. If anyone has some items to donate you may drop it off with us Friday morning and we will take it next door

Easter Egg Hunt and Party Thursday April 6
We are closed April 7 for Good Friday

Get your photo taken with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 25 and support a great cause. Local photographer Jeff Reed will take photos from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lynchburg Friends of Animals located at 1980 Fayetteville Highway. You can come meet the animals and get your Easter photo checked off your holiday list. The cost will be a donation to Friends of Animals. The event is sponsored by the EXIT Noble Realty.Group.

Spring in the Hollow Pageant planned for April 15 - The Lynchburg Times

Spring in the Hollow Pageant planned for April 15 - The Lynchburg Times It's a fun fundraiser for the Class of 2023 Project Graduation. The Spring in the Hollow Pageant happens April 15.

FRIDAY: With the High Wind Warning for 60 mph gusts, power outages will likely occur. Also AVOID BEING UNDER TREES. Many INJURIES/FATALITIES OCCUR from falling trees and limbs. Tornadoes are ALSO possible 8am near the TN River, 10am-noon I-65 corridor & Nashville, noon to 2 pm east of I-65 to the Plateau. PLEASE BE WEATHER ALERT.

PLEASE SHARE: Here is the latest timing of the line of strong storms. Damaging winds & tornadoes are the big threats Friday. Have a safety plan ready & a way to get the warnings! Read more here: https://www.wkrn.com/weather-headlines/tennessee-severe-weather-threat-march-3-2023/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WKRN_Davis_Nolan

Franklin County is under a tornado watch until 2:00 am on Thursday, 03/02/2023.

Happy Birthday Brooks!

Outdoor fun in the water and mud

Wild temperature jump the next two days!

Think you'll use the AC? Going to wear flip-flops? How will you keep cool?!?


WSMV 4, Nashville

Photos from Good Day Sunshine's post

It’s that time again!

https://www.tullahomanews.com/site/forms/tn_finest/f2023_tullahoma_finest_nomination/

[1:35 PM] This is the area I’m most interested in as it pertains to our severe weather potential later this afternoon… The portion of the line circled will impact us.

I expect more warnings to pop up as these storms enter an area that is very storm-friendly.

Stay connected over the next few hours. ETA 2-4 PM for Bedford, 3-5 for Coffee.

The Storm Prediction Center continues to have Tullahoma in the "Enhanced" risk category for severe weather Thursday afternoon. They have increased to potential for tornadoes to 10% due to the atmospheric conditions currently present and expected to develop. The timeframe for these storms is from noon to 6pm, although that could change during the day. Expect a tornado watch to be issued at some point later this morning. Please be aware of changing weather conditions, have a way to receive weather warnings, and have a plan on what to do if a warning is issued. We will continue to provide updates throughout the day.

Here is a look at the latest timing from the NWS. Storms will begin to move into the area between 2 and 4 PM.

We remain under an ENHANCED risk (level 3/5) for severe thunderstorms today. Rain has moved well north of the region, and we’re now in the “open warm sector.” We’ll be watching for thunderstorm development and to see how well the atmosphere prepares for severe thunderstorms this afternoon.

Here is a link to my post from yesterday afternoon, which does a good job outlining the threat as a whole. Remember, “Round One” has already passed. Just focus on the paragraph(s) explaining round two. https://www.facebook.com/2052874158289409/posts/3352730464970432/

Stay WEATHER AWARE today!

Photos from COFFEE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ HOMELAND SECURITY's post

Valentine fun 💕 Card exchange and dancing