Hixson, Tennessee Weather
Hixson, Tennessee — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Hixson, Hamilton County.
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About Hixson, Tennessee
Hixson unfolds across a landscape shaped by the generous hand of the Cumberland Plateau, where rolling hills, cloaked in a verdant tapestry of deciduous trees, meet the broad, patient sweep of the Tennessee River. It lies 7.9 miles north-north-east of Chattanooga, TN (from Chattanooga, TN: bearing 34°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north of East Ridge. The air here, especially in the languid afternoons of summer, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of damp earth and sun-warmed pine, a scent that clings to the very breath. The land itself, a rich, ochre-tinged soil, supports a mosaic of suburban neighborhoods interspersed with pockets of wilder growth, where deer are frequent visitors to manicured lawns and the evening chorus of cicadas rises in a crescendo. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid haze, possesses a soft, diffused quality, bathing Hixson in a gentle, almost maternal glow that softens the edges of the day. The story of Hixson is inextricably tied to the fertile valley and the lifeblood of the Tennessee River, a waterway that has long dictated the rhythm of human endeavor here. Originally settled by agricultural communities drawn to the rich farmland, the area later saw its character transformed by the burgeoning industries of the 20th century, particularly those associated with manufacturing and its proximity to Chattanooga. While agriculture still holds a place, the economic pulse of Hixson now beats with a more diverse rhythm, encompassing a blend of retail, service industries, and a growing residential base that draws families seeking a balance between natural beauty and convenient access. Landmarks, though not grand monuments, are often humble markers of this journey: old farmhouses whispering tales of generations past, the sturdy bridges that span the river's tributaries, and the quiet hum of everyday commerce in its unassuming commercial centers, all contributing to the distinctive, unpretentious spirit of Hixson.
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| Location | Hixson, Hamilton County, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35.140627°N, 85.232735°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 37343 |
| Area Code | 615 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Hixson, Tennessee Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Hixson, Tennessee, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Hixson includes coordinates 35.140627°N, 85.232735°W, situated in Hamilton County. ZIP code 37343. Telephone area code: 615. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
