Audubon Chapters and Hummingbirds in Tennessee

Hummingbirds in Tennessee

The existing state species guide lists Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Statewide occurrence is not a guarantee of a sighting in any particular city.

• Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

When to expect them

The state migration guide gives typical arrival as Mid-March – early April and departure as Early October. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds arrive first, males ahead of females.

Readers in Tennessee have reported 1 approved sightings across the stored reporting dates. Most recently: Newport on October 10, 2026.

Newport, Tennessee: Ruby-throated Hummingbird, October 10, 2026.

• Migration map and sighting reports

Gardens to visit

• Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center — Chattanooga
• Cheekwood Estate & Gardens — Nashville
• Warner Park Nature Center — Nashville

Plants for this region

• Southeast plant guide

All chapters

• Tennessee Ornithological Society — Statewide
• Nashville Chapter TOS — Nashville
• Memphis Chapter TOS — Memphis
• Knoxville Chapter TOS — Knoxville
• Chattanooga Chapter TOS — Chattanooga
• Lichterman Nature Center — Memphis

Help track hummingbirds

Seen a hummingbird in Tennessee? Share its location, species and date. Reports are reviewed before they appear on the map.

• Report a hummingbird sighting
• All chapters in Tennessee

Independent directory

NectarBloom's chapter directory is an independent resource. Chapters are listed for information only. NectarBloom is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Audubon Society or any chapter.