Tennessee’s “Six Little Springtime Winters” and One Confused Newcomer

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) – So you moved to Rutherford County six months ago, lured by the promise of the sunny South. Spring arrived two weeks ago, and you’ve had a few glorious days of sunshine. But today? You’re bundled up like it’s January, wondering if your weather app is gaslighting you. Welcome, friend, to the land of the “Tennessee’s Six Little Springtime Winters”.

This isn’t a glitch. It’s tradition. Tennessee natives know spring isn’t a straight shot to summer — it’s a zigzag through a half-dozen chilly detours. And yes, we name them. It’s part folklore, part meteorology, and 100% Volunteer State charm.

If you missed WGNS’s first rundown, don’t worry. We’ve got your second chance right here — no pop quiz, just a crash course in Tennessee’s seasonal personality disorder:…

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