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Airports in Tennessee

Airports near Tennessee with IATA codes, distances and onward travel notes.

☁️ 72°F now🕔 1:54 PM local📅 Best: August and October👥 7.1 million

Airports near Tennessee

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Nashville International AirportBNA6 miNashville
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International AirportATL219 miAtlanta

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Coordinates: 36°9′45.7″N 86°46′53.8″W (36.1627, -86.7816)

Summary

Tennessee is a state in United States. Tennessee is a US state with its capital at Nashville. It has a population of about 7.1 million. The capital is Nashville.

Right now it is 72°F (22°C) in Tennessee with overcast. It feels like 75°F. Today runs from 66°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Tennessee is August and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 27°F.

The closest major airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 6 mi away. Nearby highlights include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mammoth Cave National Park and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is in line with the 88°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Tennessee today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Tennessee

TypeState
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates36°9′45.7″N 86°46′53.8″W (36.1627, -86.7816)
CapitalNashville
Population7.130.000
Area42.144 sq mi
AbbreviationTN
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
Local time1:54 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsAugust and October
ClimateContinental

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tennessee?

Tennessee is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 36.1627, -86.7816. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Tennessee right now?

It is currently 72°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 73% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Tennessee?

August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Tennessee, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Tennessee in?

Tennessee observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 1:54 PM.

How many people live in Tennessee?

Tennessee has a population of approximately 7.1 million.

What is the nearest airport to Tennessee?

The closest airports are Nashville International Airport (BNA), 6 mi away and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 219 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Tennessee?

Popular options include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mammoth Cave National Park and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.

What places are in Tennessee?

Tennessee covers 5 places in this atlas, including Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, Memphis, Nashville and Davidson County.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 24, 2026 at 1:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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