NASHVILLE, Tennessee – The air is crisp and calm across Middle Tennessee this early Thursday, but change is already on the horizon. After a bright stretch of fall sunshine, clouds will thicken by Saturday as the first in a series of storm systems brings scattered showers and a cooler trend into early next week. Residents planning weekend events should keep an umbrella close and monitor outdoor plans as rain chances rise late Saturday through Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, high pressure will hold through Friday, allowing temperatures to climb into the upper 60s under mostly sunny skies. By Saturday, a southerly flow will pull in moisture ahead of a developing low-pressure system, increasing the chance for showers—especially Saturday night into Sunday morning. While no severe weather is expected, brief downpours could dampen local festivals and tailgate traffic along I-65 and I-24.
Sunday looks cooler and unsettled, with additional rounds of light rain possible through Monday as highs drop into the mid-60s. The shift marks a clear transition toward late-fall weather, and cooler nights next week could dip into the low 40s—chilly enough for early frost in rural areas north and east of the city.
Across the Midwest and Great Lakes, the same cold front driving Nashville’s rain will bring the season’s first widespread freezes from Iowa to Virginia, signaling that the march toward winter is well underway. For now, Middle Tennessee’s message is simple: enjoy the mild days while they last, but expect a soggy, season-shifting weekend ahead.
Five-Day Forecast for Nashville, TN:
Thu: 71/39 – Sunny, calm; cool morning, mild afternoon.
Fri: 68/47 – Mostly sunny; light east wind.
Sat: 73/53 – Increasing clouds; late-day showers possible.
Sun: 67/52 – Cloudy; scattered showers and cooler breeze.
Mon: 65/50 – Mostly cloudy; lingering light rain early.
