NASHVILLE, TN – Fall sunlight will glow over Tennessee this Monday as calm, dry air holds steady across the Cumberland region—perfect for commutes and outdoor work before cooler air slides in by midweek. The next two days bring postcard-style weather: clear skies, highs in the 70s, and crisp evenings that hint at an approaching seasonal turn.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, winds will pick up slightly today from the south before shifting west Tuesday, with gusts up to 25 mph possible along the I-40 and I-65 corridors. Those breezes mark the front edge of a slower cooling trend that settles across Middle Tennessee by Wednesday. Afternoon highs, near 74 °F today and Tuesday, fall into the upper 60s midweek as drier, colder air sinks south.
By late Wednesday, radiational cooling under clear skies could push lows into the lower 40s—and a few rural valleys may flirt with upper 30s. That’s an early sign of the first Fall Freeze on the horizon, especially for outlying areas like Ashland City and Columbia if calm conditions persist.
The late-week pattern looks steady, though forecasters note a growing chance for showers returning Friday into Saturday as moisture lifts north from the Gulf. Ahead of that, now’s a good time to prep for colder nights—check outdoor faucets, protect tender plants, and plan to swap lighter jackets for heavier layers before the weekend chill deepens.
Five-Day Forecast for Nashville, TN:
Mon: 72/55 – Sunny, light south wind; mild fall day.
Tue: 74/44 – Sunny, breezy; cooler air building late.
Wed: 69/42 – Clear, crisp; first frost risk in valleys.
Thu: 72/44 – Sunny, pleasant; dry air holds firm.
Fri: 71/54 – Partly sunny; 30% chance of showers late.
