Based on 5,083 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Tennessee, Monarch is most often recorded in September; in Tennessee it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #3 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Danaus plexippus
Monarch in Tennessee by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Tennessee in September
Gulf Fritillary
Common Buckeye
Pipevine Swallowtail
Huron Skipper
Hackberry Emperor
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Pearl Crescent
Cloudless Sulphur
Places to look in Tennessee
Botanical GardenCheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
National ForestCherokee National Forest
State ParkBicentennial Mall State Park
State ParkDunbar Cave State Park
State ParkFort Pillow State Park
State ParkMeeman-Shelby Forest State Park
FAQ
When does Monarch appear in Tennessee?
Mainly August–October, with the most records in September.
How common is Monarch in Tennessee?
It ranks #3 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Tennessee (5,083 records in our sample).