Fall is on the way, weather you like it or not. | Photo by @cesar_virto
We know the question on your mind, Music City — when’s it going to cool off? Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for September, October, and November.
While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what fall will bring.
Reminder: The first day of fall is on Sunday, Sept. 22.
Temperature
Think warm. This fall, Nashville has a 40-50% chance of temperatures being higher than normal.
Precipitation
Things could go... either way. This fall, Nashville has an equal chance of precipitation being above or below normal.
Here’s what we can expect this fall. | Graphic via NOAA
Sunny September
Typically in Nashville, September’s temperatures fluctuate between an average low of 62.8°and an average high of 81.5°, but expect to see more of those 80° days this year. September also has an average daily maximum UV index of 5 and poses a moderate health risk, so don’t slack on the sunscreen.
An outdoor October
In October, the average high and low temps are between 69.8° and 50.7°. This is the city’s least humid month — we’re already sighing with relief. Take advantage of the agreeable temps with a visit to area pumpkin patches and corn mazes.
November numbers
Historically, average highs in November drop ~12° to 57.4°, with an average low of 40.3°. It’s also usually the first month past summer to see any snowfall — but with a greater chance of high temps this year, that isn’t likely to happen.Set your reminders because daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 a.m.
Asked
On average, when does Nashville see its first autumn freeze?
A. Oct. 15 B. Oct. 29 C. Nov. 5 D. Nov. 17
Bonus: After you take this quiz, we’ll share the earliest and latest first freeze on record.
Disco Pizza Party | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 7 p.m. | Coral Club | Cost of purchase | Visit the East Nashville cocktail bar for Pizza Lolo pies and tunes from DJ Present Tense.
“Schitt’s Creek” Trivia Night | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 7 p.m. | Diskin Cider | Free+ | If “Fold it, David” and “Ew, David” are familiar phrases to you, this trivia night may be your calling.
Friday, Sept. 6
Nashville Dance Festival | Friday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 8 | Times vary | The Nashville Palace | $45+ | The event boasts dance workshops for all levels, concerts, and line dancing + swing dancing competitions.
Saturday, Sept. 7
Beauty & Wellness Day | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | The Mall at Green Hills | Free+ | Visit the mall for a workout with Camp Gladiator (10 a.m.), calligraphy workshops, and discounts at select shops and restaurants.
Dierks Bentley | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $29+ | Bentley’s “Gravel & Gold” tour features special guests Chase Rice and Bella White.
Sunday, Sept. 8
Petey’s Preds Party | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $125+ | Enjoy a comedy show featuring Derrick Stroup and bid on rare hockey items at this dinner supporting the Preds Foundation and the Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s.
🎃 Cheekwood Harvest returns with six weeks of fall festivities
Cheekwood Harvest’s beer garden will be open from 12-2 p.m. each weekend for music, drinks + food | Photos provided by Cheekwood
The Pumpkin Spice Lattes are brewing, football is kicking off, and the annual Cheekwood Harvest festival of events is almost here. We’re calling it — it’s fall, y’all.
With six weeks’ worth of fall festivities from Saturday, Sept. 14, through Sunday, Oct. 27, we’ve got all of the details you autumn know:
Explore the pumpkin houses in pumpkin village, stroll through more than 4,000 chrysanthemums, and marvel at the 75,000+ pumpkins. Don’t forget to take a photo in front of the nine-foot-tall p’mumkin (say that five times fast) + shop for pumpkins, mums, and gourds.
Something is brewing in Berry Hill. Petrichor, a new concept from Nashville’s Sump Coffee, is now open at Broadstone Berry Hill — 2500 Bransford Ave. The shop’s open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offers free garage parking.
Award
The Hermitage Hotel and The Union Station Nashville Yards are finalists for the Historic Hotels of America’s annual awards in the “Historic Hotelier of the Year” and “Best Historic Hotel (76-200 Guestrooms),” respectively. The finalists were narrowed down from over 500 nominations + the winners will be announced Nov. 21.
Show
“You can fly, you can fly” to the newly-imagined adaptation of Broadway’s “Peter Pan,” which opens at TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Tickets for the high-flying musical go on sale tomorrow, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m.
Sports
The Titans sold all premium seat memberships for the new Nissan Stadium. A second wave of reserved seat memberships will be offered in October, including lower bowl, 200-level, and midfield seats. These memberships offer closer sightlines, padded seating, and concession discounts.
Kids
The Nashville Sounds and the Memphis Grizzlies will host a joint baseball and basketball clinic (open to ages 6-13) at the Northwest YMCA on Saturday, Sept. 14. Grizzlies guard and former Vanderbilt Commodore Scotty Pippen Jr. will attend both the clinic and that evening’s Sounds game. Learn more + register.
Eat
Do you love pumpkin spice and money? Financial advice website FinanceBuzz is hiring a “Pumpkin Spice Pundit,” or someone to test Trader Joe’s pumpkin products this fall, for $1,000 and a $500 gift card. Read the rules + apply by Tuesday, Sept. 10. In the meantime, seasonal drinks are starting to hit local coffee shops — stay tuned for our guide.
On Saturday, we asked which college football team you’re rooting for this season.
Vanderbilt’s overtime win vs. Virginia Tech on Saturday, Aug. 31 called for a celebration. | Photo via Vanderbilt University Athletics
Among the nine Tennessee schools listed in our survey, the University of Tennessee leads with 34% of the votes, followed by Vanderbilt University at 27% and Middle Tennessee State University at 11%. Congrats on the Week 1 wins, y’all.
However, 58% of respondents are backing college football programs beyond the Volunteer State. A few teams shouted out the most include the Alabama Crimson Tide, Auburn Tigers, Florida Gators, and Texas Longhorns — all representing the Southeastern Conference.
As the Nashville Sounds’ season wraps up, so will The Band Box’s guest chef series. Don’t miss your chance to savor special eats at the ballpark on the following dates:
Today, Sept. 5 | Red Headed Stranger’s Bryan Lee Weaver
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