Winter officially arrives in Middle TN at 03:12

Sat. (December 21, 2024) At 3:12 a.m. here in Middle Tennessee, winter officially begins. 03:21 Saturday morning. Getting up early to greet Old Man Winter is a tradition for many locals that goes back decades. The winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, which is the day with the shortest amount of daylight, marks this occasion.

At winter solstice 2024 in Murfreesboro, we expect sunrise around 06.48, followed by sunset 9 hours and 42 minutes later at 16.33.

Caution Advised: The months with more hours of darkness and fewer hours of sunshine can lead to a mental health condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). WGNS has recently aired interviews discussing SAD, noting that decreased serotonin and increased melatonin levels can contribute to the disorder.

The change of season can disrupt the body’s circadian rhythm, or internal clock, potentially throwing individuals off their normal daily schedule.