Tennessee — A soft sunrise spills gold across Middle Tennessee this morning, lighting up frosty fields and quiet neighborhoods as travelers hit the road for Thanksgiving week. The air feels brisk but calm — a welcome break after a string of windy fall days.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, Thanksgiving Day will stay sunny and cool, with highs near 48°F and gentle northwest winds. It’s perfect travel weather along I-40, I-65, and I-24, with dry pavement and clear skies making for smooth trips to family gatherings or early holiday destinations.
Conditions stay quiet through Friday, with sunshine and highs in the mid-40s to low 50s. Those planning to shop or decorate outdoors for Black Friday will enjoy seasonably cool air and light winds.
By Saturday, though, a developing system from the Southern Plains will push moisture toward Tennessee. Clouds increase through the day, and rain becomes likely by Saturday night, with 60–70% chances spreading across the region. Early Sunday could bring steady showers, tapering later in the day but keeping roads damp for returning travelers.
No severe weather is expected, but gusty breezes and cool rain could make driving slower along major routes late in the weekend. Behind the system, temperatures dip back toward 40°F by early next week — the leading edge of a possible December cold snap expected to expand across much of the U.S.
For now, Nashville enjoys one more stretch of tranquil fall weather before a wetter pattern settles in. Travelers should plan ahead for changing conditions Saturday night into Sunday.
Five-Day Outlook (Wed–Sun)
• Today: Sunny, 53°F.
• Thursday: Sunny, 48°F.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, 44°F.
• Saturday: 51°F, rain likely late.
• Sunday: Showers, 51°F.
