The question on everyone’s mind… when will Nashville see peak fall colors?
Sweater weather is around the corner, but we still have a days weeks before autumn officially starts on Sunday, Sept. 22. With help from the Farmer’s Almanac, we’re crunching the leaves — ahem, dates — early so you know the best time to take a scenic hike, drive, or weekend vacay.
Foliage forecast
It’s shaping up to be a typical fall in Nashville, with West Tennessee offering some of the state’s best leaf peeping this year. Nashvillians can expect peak colors at home from late October to early November:
- Take a look around — the first yellow leaves are popping up now and will continue to develop around Middle Tennessee into October.
- Orange leaves are expected to emerge around the first week of November, quickly followed by vibrant red foliage.
- Leaves will gradually turn brown from mid to late November as trees get ready for winter.
Plan your seasonal travel
There’s no shortage of local hiking trails to admire Music City in the fall — but sometimes it’s best to get away. Enter your autumn Airbnb oasis.
Cozy cabin with bluff views | Monteagle, TN | ~1 hour from Nashville | Enjoy fall colors with the whole family from the comfort of the back deck, yard, or hot tub. Start the day at South Cumberland State Park, and venture out to a concert at The Caverns when the sun goes down.
Lake Barkley treehouse | Cadiz, KY | ~1.5 hours from Nashville | Situated above the state line and located near Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, this cozy retreat for two offers lake views and nearby hiking trails. Bonus: It’s located in a “vibrant” band that covers most of the Midwest.
Cabin above Lake Lemon | Unionville, IN | ~4 hours from Nashville | This Airbnb is in the top 1% of homes, so you’ll have to act fast if you want to escape to this “secluded sanctuary nestled in 40 forested acres.”
