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

Planting zone for 37189 — Whites Creek, TN

ZIP code 37189 (Whites Creek, Davidson County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 7 and the first fall frost October 28.

Where ZIP 37189 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 7
First frostOct 28
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 Whites Creek, TN

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 7median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 26only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 28median — 10% chance by Oct 15
Growing season204 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 29 and returns around November 7.

From the NOAA station Goodlettsville 7wnw, TN — 4 miles away, elevation 820 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 37189

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 17
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 27 – Feb 10
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 17 – Mar 31
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 10 – Feb 24
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 14 – Apr 28
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 27 – Feb 10
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 21 – May 5
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 2 – Sep 16
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 14 – Nov 18
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 7) and first fall frost (Oct 28) 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 37189 came on Feb 25 — 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 1).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

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.

Trees 82

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican chestnut115 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °Farborvitae50 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Shrubs 116

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAllegheny serviceberry35 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falternateleaf dogwood25 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °FAmerican beautyberry6 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican holly40 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −20 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 184

American bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican speedwell0.8 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican spongeplant0.5 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −24 °F

Grasses 157

American cupscale3 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −18 °Fautumn bluegrass1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FBailey's sedge2.1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Fbig bluestem6 ft · blooms summer · high shade tolerance · to −46 °Fbluejoint5 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Vines 14

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican wisteria50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fcatbird grape30 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −13 °Fcupseed30 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °F

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 Whites Creek, TN.

Soil in Whites Creek, TN

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 37189 is Bodine — gravelly silt loam, somewhat excessively drained.

TextureGravelly silt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.0strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat excessively drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.5%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Bodine gravelly silt loam, 5 to 20 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 37189; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Whites Creek, TN

Summer high86 °Faverage high, July
Winter low25 °Faverage low, January
Hot days28days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights91nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,080base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 38 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 41 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation55.6 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 44 °F, low 25 °F 44°25° JanFebruary: average high 49 °F, low 28 °F 49°28° FebMarch: average high 58 °F, low 36 °F 58°36° MarApril: average high 68 °F, low 45 °F 68°45° AprMay: average high 76 °F, low 54 °F 76°54° MayJune: average high 84 °F, low 63 °F 84°63° JunJuly: average high 86 °F, low 66 °F 86°66° JulAugust: average high 86 °F, low 65 °F 86°65° AugSeptember: average high 81 °F, low 58 °F 81°58° SepOctober: average high 70 °F, low 46 °F 70°46° OctNovember: average high 58 °F, low 36 °F 58°36° NovDecember: average high 47 °F, low 28 °F 47°28° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.85 in precipitation 3.9 JanFebruary: 4.87 in precipitation 4.9 FebMarch: 5.58 in precipitation 5.6 MarApril: 5.48 in precipitation 5.5 AprMay: 5.57 in precipitation 5.6 MayJune: 4.62 in precipitation 4.6 JunJuly: 4.89 in precipitation 4.9 JulAugust: 4.09 in precipitation 4.1 AugSeptember: 3.87 in precipitation 3.9 SepOctober: 3.70 in precipitation 3.7 OctNovember: 3.88 in precipitation 3.9 NovDecember: 5.25 in precipitation 5.3 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Goodlettsville 7wnw, TN (4 mi away); precipitation: Goodlettsville 7wnw, TN (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

1 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

372027b
Nashville, TN · 4 mi
372077b
Nashville, TN · 4 mi
372287b
Nashville, TN · 6 mi
370807a
Joelton, TN · 6 mi
371167b
Madison, TN · 7 mi
372247b
Nashville, TN · 7 mi
372277b
Nashville, TN · 7 mi
372297b
Nashville, TN · 7 mi

Tennessee planting zones →

Questions about 37189

What planting zone is ZIP code 37189?

ZIP code 37189 (Whites Creek, 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 Whites Creek, TN?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 37189 is April 7; after April 26 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Goodlettsville 7wnw station.

When is the first frost in Whites Creek, TN?

The median first fall frost near 37189 is October 28, giving a median frost-free growing season of 204 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 37189?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 10 – Feb 24 and set transplants outside around Apr 14 – Apr 28, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 37189 get?

About 55.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Goodlettsville 7wnw station).

How hot do summers get in Whites Creek, TN?

The average high peaks at 86 °F in July, with about 28 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 37189 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Bodine at the center of ZIP 37189: gravelly silt loam, somewhat excessively drained, pH about 5.0 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Whites Creek, TN in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 37189 came on Feb 25 in 2026, 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 1), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Whites Creek, TN?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 37189 is 14 h 38 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 37189 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 37189 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.