Nashville, Tenn. – Dense fog blanketed much of Tennessee early Friday, sharply reducing visibility and threatening hazardous travel during the morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville and Memphis, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. CDT for over 50 counties in Middle and West Tennessee, including Davidson, Shelby, Maury, and McNairy counties. Visibility may drop to a quarter-mile or less, particularly along major routes like I-40, I-65, and I-24.
Cities impacted include Nashville, Clarksville, Franklin, Murfreesboro, Memphis, and Tupelo, where commuters are urged to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave extra space between vehicles. Tennessee Highway Patrol advises drivers to avoid unnecessary travel if possible during peak fog conditions.
In rural areas such as Waynesboro, Parsons, and Jamestown, the fog may linger longer due to valley geography and high humidity, especially near rivers and low-lying terrain.
Though the advisory ends by mid-morning, forecasters warn that patchy fog could redevelop overnight in some areas. Drivers should stay alert to possible extended advisories or delays from local transit or school systems.
