When to plant in White House, TN
USDA Zone 7aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in White House, Tennessee — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 7a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in White House, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
WHITE HOUSE · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are White House’s own odds, recorded at WHITE HOUSE.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 5 | Apr 19 | Apr 5 | Oct 6 | Oct 20 | Nov 1 |
| 32°F | Apr 23 | Apr 7 | Mar 21 | Oct 16 | Oct 30 | Nov 12 |
| 28°F | Apr 11 | Mar 28 | Mar 8 | Oct 28 | Nov 8 | Nov 24 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in White House, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 19 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
White House planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in White House, TN?
White House's average last spring frost falls near April 7 — the 50% mark at 32°F in the 1991–2020 normals. Hold tender transplants until the risk has passed, then plant out.
When is the first fall frost in White House, TN?
Expect White House's first fall frost near October 30 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is White House in?
White House is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. In zone 7a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in White House?
There are roughly 206 frost-free days in White House (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 7 to the first fall frost near October 30.
When should I plant tomatoes in White House?
In White House, start tomato seeds indoors around February 10–February 24, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 14 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Goodlettsville · 15 km
- Springfield · 18 km
- Hendersonville · 19 km
- Portland · 19 km
- Gallatin · 20 km
- Franklin · 30 km
- Mount Juliet · 33 km
- Nashville-Davidson · 34 km
Frost dates recorded at WHITE HOUSE, 3 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in White House, TN — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00409709. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/tennessee/white-house.