First Alert Forecast: Finally Fall in Middle Tennessee! Here’s what to know

Stubborn clouds and selective rain chances stick around for the middle of the week.
Published: Sep. 22, 2026 at 2:18 PM CDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The fall season has officially arrived in Middle Tennessee.

NEXT 24 HOURS:

Fall officially begins at 7:04 PM - and thankfully, it’s starting to feel like it outside. Areas East of Nashville will have a warm evening with a few spotty showers and storms before sunset. Areas West of Nashville are cooler thanks to cloud cover early in the day and will remain in the 70s through sunset. Clouds will be stubborn to clear over the next couple of days.

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TONIGHT’S FORECAST

Spotty showers and thunderstorms will remain possible during the evening hours before gradually tapering off overnight. Mostly cloudy and muggy with lows falling into the 60s.

Wednesday

  • Morning: Partly to mostly cloudy with temperatures in the 60s.
  • Afternoon: Mostly cloudy with a few afternoon showers and storms possible in our far Eastern counties. Highs in the lower 80s.
  • Evening: Partly cloudy and more comfortable with overnight lows falling into the 60s.

Thursday

  • Morning: Partly cloudy and comfortable with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s.
  • Afternoon: A mix of sun and clouds with highs in the lower 80s.
  • Evening: Partly cloudy and mild with temperatures falling into the 60s.

Friday

  • Morning: Partly cloudy and comfortable with temperatures starting in the upper 50s and lower 60s.
  • Afternoon: A mix of sun and clouds with highs in the lower 80s. A few showers and storms remain possible.
  • Evening: Partly cloudy with a chance for a lingering shower.

THE WEEKEND

A fantastic fall weekend is on the way! Sunshine returns with afternoon highs in the lower 80s and refreshing morning lows in the 50s.

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