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Tennessee – Cold air clings to coats and sidewalks early, with frost tracing rooftops and parked cars across Middle Tennessee. It feels like winter at sunrise, but the chill loosens quickly as a sharp warm-up takes control of the first full week of 2026.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, early temperatures hover near freezing, with calm winds allowing cold pockets to linger. That setup can leave slick spots on untreated roads and bridges early, especially along I-40, I-65, and I-24. Drivers should ease into the morning commute and watch shaded ramps…