Frost dates for 37217 — Nashville, TN
Last spring frostApr 4median date
First fall frostOct 31median date
Growing season210 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Nashville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Nashville falls between March 19 and April 21, a 33-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 20 and November 14.
- The median last frost is 3 days earlier than the Tennessee median of Apr 7.
- Its 210-day growing season is longer than 67% of the 548 Tennessee places with a regular frost season (state median 206 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 7b, where the median is Apr 5.
- The weather station records an average of 68 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 19 |
| 50% (median) | April 4 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 21 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 20 |
| 50% (median) | October 31 |
| 90% (late) | November 14 |
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 37217 — Nashville, TN — last frost Apr 4, first frost Oct 31, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 9
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 18 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 2Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 9
Plant for fall: Oct 17 to Nov 21
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 10 – Jan 24 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Mar 7 – Apr 11 | Sep 5 – Oct 3 |
| Kale | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Broccoli | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Okra | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 25 – May 9 | Apr 25 – May 9 | — |
| Basil | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 28 – Apr 11 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Apr 18 – Apr 25 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 11 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 11 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 18 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 11 – May 2 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 18 – May 9 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 17 – Nov 21 |
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 Berry Fld, TN weather station, 2 km away (elevation 561 ft (171 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
- Antioch Apr 4 · Oct 31
- Hermitage Apr 1 · Nov 4
- Brentwood Apr 15 · Oct 26
- Madison Apr 1 · Oct 31
- Old Hickory Apr 1 · Nov 4
- Mount Juliet Apr 1 · Nov 4
- Nolensville Apr 15 · Oct 26
- Smyrna Apr 13 · Oct 21
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Nashville, TN?
The median last spring frost in Nashville, TN is April 4. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 21, 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 October 31, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 20.
How long is the growing season in Nashville, TN?
About 210 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.