Very Low Pollen in Nashville, TN

About pollen in Nashville

Pollen is quiet across Nashville today. Tree pollen is absent entirely, and grass pollen is registering at only a very low level, so most people should be able to spend time outdoors without much concern. Those who are especially sensitive to grasses might notice a slight effect, but for the majority of residents, today is about as calm as pollen conditions get. Looking ahead, the next several days should bring more of the same, with grass pollen staying steady at a low level and tree pollen remaining absent. This lull fits the season: the heavy tree pollen from species like oak, maple, ash, zelkova, and hornbeam (Carpinus) is well behind us for the year, having peaked back in spring, and while grasses are still releasing pollen into midsummer, activity has settled into a mild, background level. With ragweed season still weeks away, this is a relatively easy stretch for allergy sufferers in the area.

What to do today

• Pollen levels are very low right now. It's a great day to enjoy the outdoors!

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Nashville, colored by how allergenic it is. Click one for its details, and zoom in for a closer look.

Top tree-pollen sources

The local tree genera behind today's pollen near Nashville. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

Get to know the tree types growing around Nashville: what each looks like, how allergenic it is, and when it blooms.

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Willow oak

Quercus phellos

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Lacebark elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Yoshino cherry

Prunus yedoensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Siberian elm

Ulmus pumila

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

River birch

Betula nigra

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Shumard oak

Quercus shumardii

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Northern red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Sugar maple

Acer saccharum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Little leaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Amur maple

Acer ginnala

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Nashville, TN today?

Nashville, TN is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in Nashville, TN right now?

Grass pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Nashville, TN?

The main sources right now are Carpinus, Oak, Zelkova, Maple, and Ash.