NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Morning calm has settled over the Cumberland River, the kind of crisp, quiet air that carries the sound of early commuters and leaves tumbling down neighborhood streets. After a mild midweek stretch, Middle Tennessee faces a brief cool-down, followed by a gradual build toward weekend clouds and light showers.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, clear skies will persist through Thursday night, allowing temperatures to dip into the low 40s in outlying areas and upper 30s in sheltered valleys. Patchy fog could form early Friday—especially along I-65 and near river bottoms—before sunshine returns through the day. Drivers heading toward Murfreesboro, Columbia, or Gallatin should expect occasional reduced visibility at dawn.
Highs will climb into the upper 60s to near 70 through Friday, but the region’s next change begins taking shape by Saturday as moisture pushes north from the Gulf. Clouds will thicken, with isolated light showers possible late Saturday into Sunday. Those planning fall events or outdoor work should take advantage of Thursday’s warmth—by the weekend, conditions turn damp and breezy.
For now, the air remains comfortably cool and dry, perfect for late-season yard cleanup or early Halloween decorating. But longer-range guidance hints at a stronger front arriving early next week—one that could send temperatures sliding again and finally bring a taste of early winter chill to the Volunteer State.
Five-Day Forecast for Nashville, TN:
Wed: 69/43 – Sunny; light west breeze near 15 mph.
Thu: 72/39 – Sunny and calm; ideal fall day.
Fri: 70/48 – Patchy morning fog; mostly sunny.
Sat: 73/52 – Partly sunny; clouds increasing late.
Sun: 71/55 – Scattered light showers; breezy at times.
