NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Morning sunlight spills over the Cumberland River, painting the skyline gold before the haze lifts — calm, clear, and quiet. But this stillness won’t last. A late-week change in Tennessee weather will replace these warm, easy days with rain, wind, and a shot of cooler air just in time for the weekend.
Today stays near-perfect, with highs topping out around 74°F and a light southwest breeze gusting to 20 mph. Outdoor work, late-fall yard cleanup, or early holiday travel runs smoothly through Thursday, when highs again reach the low 70s under mostly sunny skies. It’s the last taste of mid-autumn warmth before Friday’s system sweeps in from the west.
Friday brings widespread rain and a few thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoon and evening. Gusty winds up to 25 mph could make travel tricky along I-24 and I-40, especially during heavier downpours. While the storms don’t look severe, pockets of lightning and brief heavy rain may slow the commute and early Veterans Day event setups.
By Saturday, skies clear and temperatures ease back into the low 70s, dropping again into the 40s at night. Sunday looks drier, breezy, and slightly cooler — a comfortable wrap to a changing week.
Heading into next week, colder air looms farther north. While no frost is expected yet for Nashville, the pattern shift hints at the first true cold snap arriving mid-month, just ahead of Thanksgiving travel season. After all, November has a way of turning quickly — and this weekend may mark its pivot.
Five-Day Outlook for Nashville, TN:
Wed: 74/45 – Sunny, mild.
Thu: 70/52 – Sunny, calm.
Fri: 73/51 – Rain, storms; breezy.
Sat: 72/45 – Mostly sunny; cooler.
Sun: 54/28 – Mostly sunny; brisk.
