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Hazy skies over Middle TN: Why sunsets may look a little different this week
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Darius Mack , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the haze and its effects on the local area are available from WSMV 4 News, including information about the expected vibrant sunsets over the next few evenings.
A light haze has appeared in the skies over Nashville and Middle Tennessee. This haze is due to high-altitude smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest. The air quality in Middle Tennessee remains safe and healthy, despite the haze.
Further details about the haze and its effects on the local area are available from WSMV 4 News, including information about the expected vibrant sunsets over the next few evenings.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A light haze has appeared in the skies over Nashville and Middle Tennessee. This haze is due to high-altitude smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest. The air quality in Middle Tennessee…
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