Foxes in Tennessee in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see foxes in Tennessee. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 78 of the 490 sightings logged across the year (15.9%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for foxes in Tennessee
15.9%
of yearly sightings
78
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
490
verified records a year
April 14.1%, May 15.9%, June 9.8%. Busiest month is May at 15.9%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 32 | 6.5% |
| February | 34 | 6.9% |
| March | 31 | 6.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 69 | 14.1% |
| Maypeak | 78 | 15.9% |
| Junepeak | 48 | 9.8% |
| July | 36 | 7.3% |
| August | 45 | 9.2% |
| September | 32 | 6.5% |
| October | 23 | 4.7% |
| November | 26 | 5.3% |
| December | 36 | 7.3% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 480 |
In Tennessee, May carries 15.9% of the year's foxes sightings, about 7.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (14.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (9.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May 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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox480 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Tennessee in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 78 of the 490 verified foxes sightings logged in Tennessee across the year, which is 15.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see foxes in Tennessee?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st 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.
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