TENNESSEE — Snowfall in Tennessee during the month of September is an exceptionally rare weather event, according to historical climate records from the National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).
In most parts of the state, September is still considered a late-summer month, with average high temperatures ranging from the upper 70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit.
Because of these warm conditions, snow is virtually unheard of at lower elevations across Tennessee. Major cities such as Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga have no recorded instances of measurable September snowfall in official weather records…