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Tennessee School Closings Today — Live Delays & Cancellations

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TENNESSEE SCHOOL CLOSINGS

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Metro Nashville and surrounding counties. Black ice on interstates and hilly streets — not heavy snowfall — is the primary closure trigger. NewsChannel 5 (WTVF), WSMV News 4, and WKRN News 2 report first.

Metro Nashville Public Schools

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Williamson County Schools

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Rutherford County Schools

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Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools

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Shelby County's flat terrain means ice storms and freezing rain are the primary winter closure threat. Spring tornado outbreaks tracking up the Mississippi Valley are also a major factor. WREG News Channel 3 is the leading TV source.

Shelby County Schools

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Memphis City Schools (Memphis-Shelby County)

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Proximity to the Smoky Mountains means the region receives more winter precipitation than the rest of the state — both snowfall and ice events are common December through March. WATE 6, WBIR Channel 10, and WVLT News cover this region.

Knox County Schools

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Hamilton County sits at the foot of Lookout Mountain — icy mountain roads frequently affect bus routes in surrounding counties. NewsChannel 9 (WTVC) is the primary local TV source for Chattanooga-area closings.

Hamilton County Schools

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⚠️ Always confirm with your school district directly. This page is for reference only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Check the live district status table above for real-time closures. Most Tennessee superintendents aim to announce by 5:00–5:30 AM. For major winter weather events, announcements can come as early as 10 PM the night before.

Sign up for alerts above, follow your local TV station (NewsChannel 5, WSMV News 4, WKRN News 2, WATE 6, WBIR, WREG, or NewsChannel 9), and enroll in your district's parent notification system — most Tennessee districts use ParentSquare or SchoolMessenger.

Most Tennessee superintendents aim to make a final decision by 5:00–5:30 AM. For severe ice storms or overnight snowfall, announcements may come as early as 10 PM the night before.

Yes. Many Tennessee school districts have adopted Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) days, allowing students to complete assignments at home so inclement weather days do not count against the required 180-day school year. Check your district's parent portal to confirm whether NTI days are in effect.

Yes. Tennessee's hilly terrain makes ice especially dangerous — black ice on bridges and rural roads is the most common reason for closures. Even a light glaze of ice frequently triggers closures statewide.

Tennessee is within a secondary tornado corridor. Districts will dismiss early or cancel school when tornado watches or warnings are forecast during school hours or the afternoon bus window, particularly in spring severe weather season.

Understanding Alert Levels

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School Closed

All in-person classes cancelled. May be designated as an NTI (Non-Traditional Instruction) day — students complete work online.

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Delayed Start

1- or 2-hour late start. Bus pickups shift accordingly. Breakfast is typically not served on delay days.

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Early Dismissal

Students released early, usually when severe weather is forecast to peak during afternoon bus routes.

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Open / Normal

Schools operating on regular schedule. Monitor for updates if weather conditions change during the day.

Where to Find Real-Time Updates

How Decisions Are Made

Check the latest Tennessee school closings, delays, and cancellations today. This page monitors real-time announcements from school districts across Tennessee — including Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Clarksville. Most Tennessee districts aim to post closure decisions by 5:00–5:30 AM on days when winter weather or severe storms threaten.

School closures in Tennessee are most commonly caused by winter ice storms and black ice — the state's hilly terrain makes even a light glaze extremely hazardous on rural roads and bridges. Spring tornado outbreaks, flash flooding, and dangerous wind events also prompt early dismissals and full closures. District officials coordinate closely with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), the National Weather Service offices in Nashville, Memphis, Morristown, and Chattanooga, and county emergency management agencies before making final closure calls.

Many Tennessee districts have adopted Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) days, which allow students to complete schoolwork at home so that weather days do not count against the state-required 180-day school year. If your district uses NTI days, students are still expected to log in and complete assignments even when buildings are closed. Check your district's parent portal — typically via ParentSquare or SchoolMessenger — to confirm your notification preferences and verify NTI policies for the current school year.

Find Tennessee School Closings by ZIP Code

📍 Middle Tennessee

Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS)

Nashville, Antioch, Donelson, Madison, Hermitage, Green Hills, East Nashville, North Nashville — Davidson County

37013, 37027, 37072, 37076, 37080, 37082, 37086, 37115, 37116, 37135, 37138, 37189, 37201, 37203, 37204, 37205, 37206, 37207, 37208, 37209, 37210, 37211, 37212, 37213, 37214, 37215, 37216, 37217, 37218, 37219, 37220, 37221, 37222, 37228, 37229, 37232, 37234, 37235, 37238, 37240, 37242, 37243, 37246, 37250

Williamson County Schools

Franklin, Brentwood, Spring Hill, Nolensville, Thompson’s Station, College Grove, Fairview — Williamson County

37014, 37027, 37046, 37064, 37067, 37068, 37069, 37135, 37179, 37221

Rutherford County Schools

Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Eagleville, Rockvale, Christiana, Walter Hill — Rutherford County

37085, 37086, 37089, 37127, 37128, 37129, 37130, 37132, 37135, 37149, 37167

Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools (CMCSS)

Clarksville, Oak Grove, Sango, Woodlawn, Palmyra, Pleasant View, Cunningham — Montgomery County · Near Fort Campbell KY

37010, 37040, 37041, 37042, 37043, 37044, 37045, 37052, 37055, 37142, 37172, 37191

📍 West Tennessee

Shelby County Schools
— includes former Memphis City Schools (unified since 2013)

Memphis, Bartlett, Cordova, Germantown, Collierville, Millington, Arlington, Lakeland, Southaven area — Shelby County

38002, 38016, 38017, 38018, 38028, 38053, 38054, 38103, 38104, 38105, 38106, 38107, 38108, 38109, 38111, 38112, 38113, 38114, 38115, 38116, 38117, 38118, 38119, 38120, 38122, 38125, 38126, 38127, 38128, 38131, 38132, 38133, 38134, 38135, 38136, 38138, 38139, 38141, 38152, 38157

📍 East Tennessee

Knox County Schools

Knoxville, Farragut, Powell, Karns, Hardin Valley, Fountain City, Bearden, West Knoxville, Cedar Bluff — Knox County

37701, 37719, 37771, 37772, 37777, 37801, 37803, 37821, 37849, 37876, 37882, 37890, 37901, 37902, 37909, 37912, 37914, 37915, 37916, 37917, 37918, 37919, 37920, 37921, 37922, 37923, 37924, 37929, 37931, 37932, 37933, 37938, 37939

📍 Southeast Tennessee

Hamilton County Schools

Chattanooga, East Ridge, Red Bank, Signal Mountain, Soddy-Daisy, Lookout Mountain, Ooltewah, Collegedale area — Hamilton County

37302, 37303, 37308, 37309, 37310, 37315, 37316, 37319, 37321, 37331, 37341, 37343, 37350, 37351, 37353, 37363, 37369, 37373, 37377, 37379, 37384, 37388, 37401, 37402, 37403, 37404, 37405, 37406, 37407, 37408, 37409, 37410, 37411, 37412, 37415, 37416, 37419, 37421

⚠️ ZIP Code Overlap Warning

The following ZIP codes fall within boundaries served by more than one district — some due to municipal boundary splits, others due to post office areas that straddle county lines. If your ZIP appears below, verify your district directly at Tennessee DOE.

37027 — Williamson County Schools & Metro Nashville Public Schools (Brentwood straddles county line)
37086 — Rutherford County Schools & Metro Nashville Public Schools (La Vergne / Antioch boundary)
37135 — Williamson County Schools & Rutherford County Schools (Nolensville / Smyrna area)
37221 — Metro Nashville Public Schools & Williamson County Schools (Bellevue / Fairview fringe)

🗺️ Frequently Searched Bordering-State Districts

Residents near Tennessee’s borders often search alongside TN districts. These out-of-state districts are commonly co-searched with Tennessee closings:

Fort Campbell Independent (KY) — 42223 · Serves military families on the KY/TN state line; shares bus routes with CMCSS
Christian County Schools (KY) — 42240, 42241 · Hopkinsville area, closely watched alongside Clarksville
Madison County Schools (AL) — 35801–35816 · Huntsville area, frequently co-searched with North Middle TN when I-65 corridor ice events hit
Jackson County Schools (AL) — 35768, 35771 · Scottsboro area, shares NWS Morristown forecast zone influence with Southeast TN
Catoosa County Schools (GA) — 30736, 30741 · Ringgold/Fort Oglethorpe, directly south of Hamilton County — shared Chattanooga TV market
Walker County Schools (GA) — 30741, 30755 · LaFayette area, same Chattanooga DMA as Hamilton County Schools
DeSoto County Schools (MS) — 38671, 38672, 38654 · Southaven/Olive Branch, co-searched heavily alongside Shelby County Schools in Memphis TV market

All Tennessee School District ZIP Codes — Full Index

37010 37013 37014 37027 37040 37041 37042 37043 37044 37045
37046 37052 37055 37064 37067 37068 37069 37072 37076 37080
37082 37085 37086 37089 37115 37116 37127 37128 37129 37130
37132 37135 37138 37142 37149 37167 37172 37179 37189 37191
37201 37203 37204 37205 37206 37207 37208 37209 37210 37211
37212 37213 37214 37215 37216 37217 37218 37219 37220 37221
37222 37228 37229 37232 37234 37235 37238 37240 37242 37243
37246 37250 37302 37303 37308 37309 37310 37315 37316 37319
37321 37331 37341 37343 37350 37351 37353 37363 37369 37373
37377 37379 37384 37388 37401 37402 37403 37404 37405 37406
37407 37408 37409 37410 37411 37412 37415 37416 37419 37421
37701 37719 37771 37772 37777 37801 37803 37821 37849 37876
37882 37890 37901 37902 37909 37912 37914 37915 37916 37917
37918 37919 37920 37921 37922 37923 37924 37929 37931 37932
37933 37938 37939
38002 38016 38017 38018 38028 38053 38054 38103 38104 38105
38106 38107 38108 38109 38111 38112 38113 38114 38115 38116
38117 38118 38119 38120 38122 38125 38126 38127 38128 38131
38132 38133 38134 38135 38136 38138 38139 38141 38152 38157

ZIP data sourced from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) district boundary files. Some ZIP codes cross district lines — always confirm your assignment at your district’s official website. Memphis City Schools was consolidated into Shelby County Schools in August 2013; both names are used in search queries and resolve to the same district.