Star Photo / Brandon Hyde Zoey McCurry of Unicoi takes advantage of playgrounds opening in Elizabethton.

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde It's hot, but not too hot for a giant glazed donut at Auntie Ruth's in the Boys and Girls Club parking lot.

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde A couple of bikers brave the heat on the Tweetsie Trail Tuesday afternoon.

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde A couple enjoys a Chik-Fil-A picnic in the shade at Sycamore Shoals Park Tuesday afternoon.

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde Danielle Hyde of Elizabethton enjoys a morning stroll along the river.

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde Jerry and Leslie Gannaway of Elizabethton enjoy the sights at Sycamore Shoals State Park Tuesday afternoon.

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde Friends Sandy Barker and Jenny Wells take Lucy the dog for a walk at Riverside Park.

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde The grounds crew at the Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark water the infield on a hot Tuesday afternoon in preparation for East Tennesse Baseball League's games scheduled Tuesday night.

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde A worker at Sycamore Shoals Park clears the walkway in anticipation of visitors.

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde "Gary" the neighborhood cat stays cool in the shade on one of the many porches he visits.