Foxes in Tennessee in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see foxes in Tennessee. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 48 of the 490 sightings logged across the year (9.8%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for foxes in Tennessee

9.8%

of yearly sightings

48

records in June

#3

busiest month of 12

490

verified records a year

May 15.9%, June 9.8%, July 7.3%. Busiest month is May at 15.9%.

Best months: May, April, June

490 verified observations of foxes in Tennessee, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When foxes are recorded in Tennessee

Peak month

May

78 records (15.9% of the year)

Quietest month

October

23 records

MonthObservationsShare
January326.5%
February346.9%
March316.3%
Aprilpeak6914.1%
Maypeak7815.9%
Junepeak489.8%
July367.3%
August459.2%
September326.5%
October234.7%
November265.3%
December367.3%

Foxes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Red Fox480

In Tennessee, June carries 9.8% of the year's foxes sightings, about 1.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from May (15.9%) into June, and it heads toward July (7.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The foxes most often recorded in Tennessee are Red Fox. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which foxes you are most likely to see

  • Red Fox480 records
Plan your tripAppalachian National Scenic Trail

Plan your fox trip in Tennessee

Start with live tours near Appalachian National Scenic Trail, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see foxes in Tennessee in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 48 of the 490 verified foxes sightings logged in Tennessee across the year, which is 9.8% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see foxes in Tennessee?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and June.

What month is best for foxes in Tennessee?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 490 verified observations.

Which foxes are you most likely to see in Tennessee?+

The most-recorded species in Tennessee are Red Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.