With fall officially beginning on Monday, people in Middle Tennessee are being urged to watch for changing leaves. Tennessee State Parks released a forecast showing when fall foliage is likely to peak across the Midstate. It predicts that most parts of Middle Tennessee will begin to see leaves changing color in mid-October and reach their peak by Halloween.
Deciduous trees which lose their leaves each year are expected to be bare by Thanksgiving. Parks officials also shared that there are some excellent places to take in the fall colors up close. Among them are Montgomery Bell State Park in Dickson County, Tims Ford State Park in Moore County, and Radnor Lake State Park in Davidson County.
In addition to those specific parks residents and tourists can consult a fall foliage prediction map. This map shows projections for how foliage will change from September through November across different areas. It helps people plan trips and outings around peak color times.
The forecast offers a helpful guide for those hoping to enjoy the autumn scenery in Middle Tennessee. By mid-October many regions will be in full color and then by late October through Halloween the show will likely be at its greatest. After that leaves will begin to fall and trees will be mostly bare by late November.