Nashville, TN – As Tennessee heads into Black Friday weekend, state weather officials are urging Nashville-area homeowners to complete winter preparations before another round of freezing nighttime temperatures reaches Middle Tennessee.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), La Niña conditions may bring sharper temperature swings across Tennessee this season, with Nashville, Clarksville, and Murfreesboro expected to drop from mild daytime highs to overnight lows near the upper 20s late Friday into early Saturday. These rapid changes can increase the risk of burst pipes, roof ice, and heating system strain, particularly in older homes throughout Davidson County.
Home maintenance experts say residents should prioritize essential winterization tasks this week. That includes insulating exposed pipes in basements, crawl spaces, and exterior walls—areas most susceptible to freezing during early-season temperature drops. Clearing gutters and downspouts is also important to prevent ice dams as meltwater refreezes overnight.
Energy specialists recommend sealing drafty windows and doors, assessing attic insulation, and testing heating systems before colder December patterns settle in. Nashville fire officials also urge homeowners to check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, noting that heating-related incidents typically increase across the region after Thanksgiving.
Emergency managers encourage residents to check on older adults or neighbors who may need assistance preparing their homes before colder nighttime temperatures extend into the weekend.
