Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 37026 — Bradyville, TN

ZIP code 37026 (Bradyville, Cannon County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 17 and the first fall frost October 21.

Where ZIP 37026 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F

Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C

Last frostApr 17

First frostOct 21

2012 zone7a

Was 7a on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Bradyville, TN

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostApril 17median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 2only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 21median — 10% chance by Oct 8

Growing season184 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 5 and returns around October 29.

From the NOAA station Woodbury 1 Wnw, TN — 10 miles away, elevation 751 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 37026

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 6 – Mar 27

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 6 – Feb 20

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 27 – Apr 10

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 24 – May 8

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 6 – Feb 20

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 1 – May 15

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 26 – Sep 9

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 7 – Nov 11

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 17) and first fall frost (Oct 21) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 37026 came on Feb 21 — 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 25).

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Feb 252026
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The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Native plants for zone 7b in Tennessee

566 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Tennessee, and rated by the USDA to survive 5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Bradyville, TN.

Soil in Bradyville, TN

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 37026 is Mountview — silt loam, moderately well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH5.9moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Mountview silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 37026; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Bradyville, TN

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July

Winter low27 °Faverage low, January

Hot days55days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights94nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,417base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 35 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 44 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation57.6 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Woodbury 1 Wnw, TN (10 mi away); precipitation: Woodbury 1 Wnw, TN (10 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

370187b

Beechgrove, TN · 7 mi

371497b

Readyville, TN · 9 mi

371907b

Woodbury, TN · 10 mi

373827b

Summitville, TN · 11 mi

373577b

Morrison, TN · 13 mi

373557b

Manchester, TN · 13 mi

371277b

Murfreesboro, TN · 14 mi

370377b

Christiana, TN · 14 mi

Tennessee planting zones →

Questions about 37026

What planting zone is ZIP code 37026?

ZIP code 37026 (Bradyville, TN) is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 5 to 10 °F (−15 to −12.2 °C).

When is the last frost in Bradyville, TN?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 37026 is April 17; after May 2 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Woodbury 1 Wnw station.

When is the first frost in Bradyville, TN?

The median first fall frost near 37026 is October 21, giving a median frost-free growing season of 184 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 37026?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 20 – Mar 6 and set transplants outside around Apr 24 – May 8, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 37026 get?

About 57.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Woodbury 1 Wnw station).

How hot do summers get in Bradyville, TN?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 55 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 37026 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Mountview at the center of ZIP 37026: silt loam, moderately well drained, pH about 5.9 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Bradyville, TN in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 37026 came on Feb 21 in 2026, 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 25), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Bradyville, TN?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 37026 is 14 h 35 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 37026 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 37026 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.