Frost dates for 37204 — Nashville, TN
Last spring frostMar 31median date
First fall frostNov 3median date
Growing season217 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Nashville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Nashville falls between March 13 and April 16, a 34-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 22 and November 18.
- The median last frost is 7 days earlier than the Tennessee median of Apr 7.
- Its 217-day growing season is longer than 86% of the 548 Tennessee places with a regular frost season (state median 206 days).
- The last frost is 5 days earlier than the zone 7b median of Apr 5. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 66 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 13 |
| 50% (median) | March 31 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 16 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 22 |
| 50% (median) | November 3 |
| 90% (late) | November 18 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Nashville, TN
Frost dates for 37204 — Nashville, TN — last frost Mar 31, first frost Nov 3, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 21 to May 5Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 5
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 21Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Transplant outside: Apr 14 to May 5
Plant for fall: Oct 20 to Nov 24
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Nashville, TN
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Mar 3 – Apr 7 | Sep 8 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Broccoli | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Okra | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Apr 21 – May 5 | Apr 21 – May 5 | — |
| Basil | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 24 – Apr 7 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | Apr 14 – Apr 21 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | — | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | — | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 10 – Apr 7 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 10 – Apr 7 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 14 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 7 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 7 – Apr 28 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 14 – May 5 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 20 – Nov 24 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Nashville Intl Ap, TN weather station, 8 km away (elevation 600 ft (183 m)).
ZIP codes in Nashville: 37201 37202 37203 37204 37205 37206 37207 37208 37209 37210 37211 37212 37213 37214 37215 37216 37217 37218 37219 37220 37221 37222 37224 37227 37228 37229 37230 37232 37234 37235 37236 37238 37240 37241 37242 37243 37244 37246 37250
Frost dates near Nashville
- Brentwood Apr 15 · Oct 26
- Antioch Apr 4 · Oct 31
- Madison Apr 1 · Oct 31
- Hermitage Apr 1 · Nov 4
- Whites Creek Apr 7 · Oct 28
- Old Hickory Apr 1 · Nov 4
- Nolensville Apr 15 · Oct 26
- Franklin Apr 3 · Oct 31
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Nashville, TN?
The median last spring frost in Nashville, TN is March 31. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 16, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Nashville, TN?
The median first fall frost is November 3, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 22.
How long is the growing season in Nashville, TN?
About 217 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Nashville, TN?
Nashville, TN is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.