🌤 Weather at Morrison Meadow State Natural Area by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40–79 °F | 64–89 °F | 39–83 °F | 31–55 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Mc Minnville, 8 mi away, elevation 940 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
🏆 Native Meadow Habitat — Restored native meadow supporting grassland birds and wildflowers
Morrison Meadow State Natural Area preserves a native meadow habitat in middle Tennessee. The meadow supports grassland bird species — including declining species like eastern meadowlark and northern bobwhite — along with native warm-season grasses and wildflowers that define Tennessee’s pre-settlement open landscapes.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Middle Tennessee |
| Entry Fee | Free |
| Habitat | Native meadow, grassland birds |
Frequently Asked Questions
What birds can I see?
Grassland specialists like eastern meadowlark, dickcissel, northern bobwhite, and field sparrow use native meadow habitats. These species are declining across their range as meadow habitat disappears.
What are sundews?
Sundews are carnivorous plants that trap insects on sticky, glistening leaf hairs — they digest the insects for nitrogen and phosphorus. Sundews grow in nutrient-poor acidic soils where they can’t get enough nutrients from the ground. Finding sundews in Middle Tennessee is remarkable — they’re typically associated with northern bogs and coastal wetlands.
Make it a road trip: Pair a visit with Hawkins Cove State Natural Area (a short drive away) or Hubbard’s Cave State Natural Area (a short drive away).
🐦 Visit Morrison Meadow SNA
Native meadow — grassland birds and wildflowers in declining habitat.
About Morrison Meadow
Morrison Meadow State Natural Area in Warren County preserves a rare wet meadow ecosystem in middle Tennessee — a community type that has largely disappeared from the landscape due to drainage for agriculture. Wet meadows support specialized plants and provide critical habitat for amphibians and wetland birds.
Things to Do
Observing rare wet meadow plants and amphibians, birdwatching for wetland species, botanical study, and photography. These vanishing wetland habitats represent some of Tennessee’s most threatened ecosystems.
Insider Tips
Wet meadow: Morrison Meadow protects a rare wet meadow ecosystem in Middle Tennessee — a treeless wetland supporting bog-like plants unusual for the region. Pro tip: The meadow supports species normally found much farther north — including sphagnum moss and sundew, which trap insects for nutrients in the acidic soil. Relict habitat: These plants are relics of the cooler, wetter climate that followed the last Ice Age — surviving in this meadow for 10,000+ years.
Best Time to Visit
Summer: Sundew and meadow wildflowers in bloom. Spring: Wet meadow at its greenest. Fall: Goldenrod and sedge meadow color. Year-round: The bog-like habitat is interesting in all seasons.
Wildlife & Nature
Morrison Meadow SNA — preserves a rare wet meadow habitat in Tennessee. The park’s grassland, wildflowers, and seasonal wetlands support meadowlarks, grasshopper sparrows, and red-tailed hawks. Box turtles cross the meadow.
Nearby Attractions
Central Tennessee communities — surrounding.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Morrison Meadow State Natural Area
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Dogs, cats and other pets are permitted in Tennessee State Parks, including all campgrounds, if leashed, crated or otherwise under physical restrictive control at all times.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- 6 ft physical leash required; pets must not be left unattended
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- Pets are prohibited on designated swimming beaches and at pools at all times
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Pets prohibited in park lodges and cabins except designated pet-friendly units; each park offers a limited number of pet-friendly lodge rooms and one pet-friendly cabin ($20 per pet per night)
- Pet fees statewide rule
- No day-use or campground pet fee; $20 per pet per night in designated lodge rooms/cabins
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Park management may post additional no-pet areas on trails; proof of rabies vaccination may be required
Are dogs allowed at Morrison Meadow State Natural Area?
Dogs, cats and other pets are permitted in Tennessee State Parks, including all campgrounds, if leashed, crated or otherwise under physical restrictive control at all times. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via tnstateparks.com. More: Tennessee state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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