Coyotes in Tennessee in September
Yes, September is a good month to see coyotes in Tennessee. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 91 of the 1,111 sightings logged across the year (8.2%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.
Good month for coyotes in Tennessee
8.2%
of yearly sightings
91
records in September
#6
busiest month of 12
1,111
verified records a year
August 6.5%, September 8.2%, October 6.8%. Busiest month is March at 12%.
1,111 verified observations of coyotes in Tennessee, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Tennessee
Peak month
March
133 records (12% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 115 | 10.4% |
| Februarypeak | 119 | 10.7% |
| Marchpeak | 133 | 12% |
| April | 112 | 10.1% |
| May | 98 | 8.8% |
| June | 79 | 7.1% |
| July | 62 | 5.6% |
| August | 72 | 6.5% |
| September | 91 | 8.2% |
| October | 76 | 6.8% |
| November | 87 | 7.8% |
| December | 67 | 6% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 1,111 |
In Tennessee, September carries 8.2% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.1 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (6.5%) into September, and it heads toward October (6.8%) after. The busiest month is March (12%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Tennessee are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote1,111 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Tennessee in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 91 of the 1,111 verified coyotes sightings logged in Tennessee across the year, which is 8.2% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see coyotes in Tennessee?+
September is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though March and February is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for coyotes in Tennessee?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, February and January, based on 1,111 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Tennessee?+
The most-recorded species in Tennessee are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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