Tennessee greets the morning with crisp air rolling over quiet neighborhoods as a pale sky brightens above the hills. Pavement carries a cold shimmer, and a light breeze slides between bare branches—an early sign of the weather change aiming toward Middle Tennessee this weekend. While the day starts calm, conditions shift into a more active pattern as Post-Thanksgiving travel increases.
Sunny weather holds today as temperatures reach the mid-40s, making it a good window for errands or return-trip prep. Winds stay light, but travelers should still watch for subtle cooling through the afternoon, especially along I-65 and Briley Parkway where shaded areas remain brisk. By evening, clouds gather from the southwest, hinting at the moisture building for Saturday.
Saturday features increasing clouds with highs near the lower 50s. A quick sprinkle is possible after midday, though most areas stay dry until late. Meteorologists now track a developing wave that brings a higher rain chance Sunday, creating a Winter Tease for early December. While temperatures remain too warm for snow in Nashville, colder air sits not far to the north, and models hint at a possible early drizzle-to-rain changeover in elevated areas east of the city before milder air settles in.
Sunday brings the most impact for travelers. Showers deepen after sunrise, occasionally heavy through early afternoon. Reduced visibility and wet pavement could slow return traffic along I-40, I-24, and I-65. Plan extra time if driving between Nashville, Lebanon, Murfreesboro, or Clarksville.
Sunday night turns mostly cloudy with lingering dampness. Monday stays partly sunny and breezy, with highs in the lower 40s. By Tuesday and Wednesday, colder air nudges in as another weak system approaches, bringing additional shower chances and a noticeable cool-down that fits the early-December pattern spreading across the eastern U.S.
