
Dr. Alan DeJarnatt
Family Allergy & Asthma
Check today's pollen count by city in Tennessee. Explore local allergy forecasts, monitor common seasonal allergens, and use city-level trends to plan around high pollen days.
Allergy Ava organizes statewide and local pollen information so you can compare conditions, anticipate seasonal flare-ups, and find relevant allergy forecast pages faster.
Pollen levels in Tennessee can vary by city, weather, vegetation, and season. Choose a local forecast below to see the current allergy index, main allergen, and 5-day outlook for cities including Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro.
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Tennessee allergy sufferers can use this page to monitor pollen trends and find relevant city forecasts when available. Pollen levels vary by season, with tree pollen often peaking in spring, grass pollen becoming more active in late spring and summer, and weed pollen, especially ragweed, remaining a concern in late summer and fall.
Use Allergy Ava's city-level forecasts to plan outdoor activities, manage medication timing, and stay informed about the allergens most prevalent in your area. Our data is updated regularly to give you the most accurate picture of current conditions.
Comparing nearby states can help you understand regional allergy shifts, seasonal pollen timing, and conditions that may affect travel or outdoor plans.
Tennessee pollen seasons can be strong because of the state’s humid climate, abundant tree cover, and long warm-season allergen activity. Searchers looking for a Tennessee pollen forecast often want to compare conditions between Nashville, Memphis, and other parts of the state where local vegetation and weather can differ.
Tree pollen can be intense in spring, while grasses and weeds contribute through summer and fall. Rain, humidity, and temperature swings can all influence how pollen spreads in Tennessee, so checking city-level forecasts can provide more actionable allergy guidance.
Nashville sits in a basin with abundant hardwoods, cedar or juniper, lawns, and warm-season weeds. Calm air, humidity, and quick spring warmups can make pollen linger instead of clearing out quickly.
Yes. In many Tennessee cities, tree pollen can begin in late winter, especially during warm stretches. Cedar or juniper, maple, oak, hickory, and other trees can overlap before grass pollen takes over later in spring.
Memphis is lower, warmer, and more influenced by river humidity and West Tennessee lowlands. Knoxville and Johnson City have more valley, foothill, and elevation effects, which can shift bloom timing and the mix of trees, grasses, weeds, and mold.
Rain can briefly wash pollen out of the air, but the relief may not last. Humid weather after rain can raise mold exposure, and dry wind after a storm can lift fresh pollen, leaf debris, and roadside particles again.
Today's statewide signal
Tennessee allergy conditions can change quickly between the Mississippi River lowlands, the Nashville Basin, the Cumberland Plateau, and the East Tennessee Valley. Compare Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, and Johnson City for local pollen levels, leading allergens, weather context, and short-term trend signals before commuting, exercising, mowing, or planning outdoor time.
Data updates regularly to reflect current conditions across Tennessee cities.
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Sort Tennessee cities by pollen index, temperature, or trend. Select a city for its full local forecast.
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| Nashville | 0None | None | Stable Tomorrow looks similar, near none conditions. | 79°F | Breezy Breezy conditions may lift pollen from trees, grasses, weeds, and surfaces. |
| Memphis | 0None | None | Stable Tomorrow looks similar, near none conditions. | 80°F | Breezy Breezy conditions may lift pollen from trees, grasses, weeds, and surfaces. |
| Knoxville | 0None | None | Stable Tomorrow looks similar, near none conditions. | 79°F | Chance of showers Breezy conditions may lift pollen from trees, grasses, weeds, and surfaces. |
| Chattanooga | 0None | None | Stable Tomorrow looks similar, near none conditions. | 79°F | Partly sunny Outdoor pollen exposure looks limited for most people today. |
| Clarksville | 0None | None | Stable Tomorrow looks similar, near none conditions. | 79°F | Partly sunny Outdoor pollen exposure looks limited for most people today. |
| Murfreesboro | 0None | None | Stable Tomorrow looks similar, near none conditions. | 79°F | Partly sunny Outdoor pollen exposure looks limited for most people today. |
| Franklin | 0None | None | Stable Tomorrow looks similar, near none conditions. | 79°F | Partly sunny Outdoor pollen exposure looks limited for most people today. |
| Johnson City | 0None | None | Stable Tomorrow looks similar, near none conditions. | 78°F | Humid Outdoor pollen exposure looks limited for most people today. |
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Regional allergy forecast
Middle Tennessee combines hardwood canopy, cedar and juniper, warm spring surges, lawns, greenways, and basin-style air that can hold pollen close to neighborhoods after calm weather.
Clarksville sits near river corridors, open land, lawns, and wooded neighborhoods, so spring tree pollen can shift into grass and ragweed exposure as warm, windy fronts move through.
Memphis has a warmer, lower-elevation allergy pattern shaped by Mississippi River humidity, hardwoods, lawns, roadside weeds, agricultural edges, and mold-friendly moisture after rain.
Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Johnson City sit near valley terrain, wooded slopes, pine-hardwood mix, and elevation changes that can make pollen timing different from Nashville or Memphis.
State-specific pollen calendar
February to April
Oak, maple, cedar or juniper, hickory, birch, pine, pecan, and walnut can drive spring symptoms. Warmer parts of West and Middle Tennessee may start earlier than higher East Tennessee communities.
April to July
Grass pollen often rises as tree pollen begins to fade. Bermuda, fescue, ryegrass, lawns, sports fields, pastures, and roadside grasses can all contribute during warm, breezy stretches.
August to October
Ragweed is the main late-season trigger, with pigweed, amaranth, cocklebur, and other disturbed-ground weeds adding pressure until colder nights or a hard freeze slow growth.
November to January
Outdoor pollen is usually lower in midwinter, but Tennessee’s humidity means mold, damp leaves, indoor dust, pet dander, and warm spells can still irritate symptoms.
Weather-pollen correlation
Wind can disperse pollen, rain can temporarily wash particles down, and humidity can increase mold irritation. The city table combines pollen and weather signals so users can compare outdoor risk without opening every city page.