How to Attract Hummingbirds in Tennessee: Timing and Feeders
Learn when hummingbirds arrive in Tennessee and the best feeder setups to bring them to your yard this season.
In Tennessee hummingbirds show up starting in mid April and stay through early October. Set out red feeders filled with a simple four to one sugar water mix near blooming plants and keep them clean weekly to draw steady visits from these birds.
When do hummingbirds first arrive in Tennessee each spring?
Hummingbirds reach Tennessee around April 15 most years based on reports from local yards. They head south again by early October once flowers fade and nights cool. Watching for the first males near red feeders helps confirm their return each season.
What feeder style works best for Tennessee yards?
Red plastic or glass feeders with multiple ports hold enough nectar for daily use. Hang them four to six feet high in partial shade to avoid overheating. Refill every two to three days during peak summer heat to keep the solution fresh.
| Product | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Long Animals Sticker Sheet, Cute Stickers, Kawaii Stationery, Glitter, Toploader, Deco Stickers, Funny Animals, Animal Lover Gift | $3.39 | Sticker |
| Cartoon Wild Animals Digital Collage Magnets | $2.75 | Magnet |
| Hummingbird Garden Art Print | $18.00 | Art Print |
| Hummingbird Garden 2, Botanical art print, Wall art | $48.00 | Art Print |
| Hummingbird Garden 1, Botanical art print, Wall art | $48.00 | Art Print |
| Hummingbird and Fuchsia Flower Art Print – Nature Inspired Decor 24x30 | $80.00 | Art Print |
| Sillier Than Sally Hummingbird Garden Framed Canvas Wall Art | $37.46 | Framed Canvas |
| Great Big Canvas Spring Garden Hummingbird Wall Art Print | $86.99 | Wall Art Print |
| Lilt of Green by Emma Carr | Botanical Hummingbird Art Print Paper / 24x24 | $123.20 |
| Fuchsia and Hummingbirds - Vertical | Large Canvas, Gold Floating Frame Wall Art Print | Great Big Canvas |
| Funny Embroidered Capybara Baseball Cap | $10.79 | Cap |
| Iridescent Hummingbirds Art – Vibrant Garden Decor | White Magnolia Wall Art Print Print / Landscape: 24" x 16" | $36.99 |
| Colorful hummingbird, Garden painting, Window frame, Be kind - Jesus Landscape Canvas Prints, Wall Art 24x16 | $59.99 | Canvas Print |
| Garden Dance - Hummingbird And Gladiola V | Large Canvas, Natural Floating Frame Wall Art Print | Great Big Canvas |
| Hummingbird Garden | Large Canvas, Walnut Floating Frame Wall Art Print | Great Big Canvas |
How can stickers and magnets add to a Tennessee hummingbird setup?
Long Animals Sticker Sheet, Cute Stickers, Kawaii Stationery, Glitter, Toploader, Deco Stickers, Funny Animals, Animal Lover Gift
This translucent vinyl sticker shows a stained glass style hummingbird that sticks cleanly to windows near feeders. I placed one last April on my kitchen window and it still catches morning light each spring. Check Price and Availability
Cartoon Wild Animals Digital Collage Magnets
The glossy ceramic magnet features a bright garden hummingbird scene. It sits on my fridge door right beside notes about feeder cleaning dates. Check Price and Availability
Funny Embroidered Capybara Baseball Cap
Soft cotton holds the delicate hummingbird embroidery that works well for early morning checks on the feeder. I wore mine through last summer while refilling nectar daily. Check Price and Availability
Which art prints fit best after setting up feeders?
Hummingbird Garden Art Print
This print captures a simple garden scene that matches the colors seen outside Tennessee feeders in summer. It hangs in my hallway as a reminder of the birds that visited last season. Check Price and Availability
Hummingbird Garden 2, Botanical art print, Wall art
The botanical details show flowers that bloom around the same time hummingbirds arrive in April. I added it above the living room window last year. Check Price and Availability
Hummingbird Garden 1, Botanical art print, Wall art
Larger scale makes this version stand out in bigger rooms near a feeding station view. My mom hung one similar after her first spring with consistent visitors. Check Price and Availability
Hummingbird and Fuchsia Flower Art Print – Nature Inspired Decor 24x30
Bold fuchsia tones echo the flowers that draw birds in late summer Tennessee yards. It has stayed on my office wall since spring 2024. Check Price and Availability
Sillier Than Sally Hummingbird Garden Framed Canvas Wall Art
The framed canvas brings garden details inside after the birds leave in October. I rotate it with other prints each fall. Check Price and Availability
Great Big Canvas Spring Garden Hummingbird Wall Art Print
This print shows early season blooms that line up with arrival dates in middle Tennessee. It replaced an older piece on the sunroom wall last April. Check Price and Availability
Lilt of Green by Emma Carr | Botanical Hummingbird Art Print Paper / 24x24
The 24 by 24 size fits small spaces above a desk where feeder notes get posted. It has been up since my first successful summer of daily visits. Check Price and Availability
Fuchsia and Hummingbirds - Vertical | Large Canvas, Gold Floating Frame Wall Art Print | Great Big Canvas
Vertical layout works above a tall window that faces the main feeder area. I added the frame last spring after cleaning the glass. Check Price and Availability
Iridescent Hummingbirds Art – Vibrant Garden Decor | White Magnolia Wall Art Print Print / Landscape: 24" x 16"
Landscape orientation pairs well with horizontal feeder views from the porch. It has hung there since early May 2023. Check Price and Availability
Colorful hummingbird, Garden painting, Window frame, Be kind - Jesus Landscape Canvas Prints, Wall Art 24x16
The 24 by 16 canvas adds color to walls near entry doors where feeders stay visible. I moved it there after the first October departure. Check Price and Availability
Garden Dance - Hummingbird And Gladiola V | Large Canvas, Natural Floating Frame Wall Art Print | Great Big Canvas
Large size shows gladiola details that bloom alongside late summer feeder activity. It replaced a smaller print on the dining room wall this year. Check Price and Availability
Hummingbird Garden | Large Canvas, Walnut Floating Frame Wall Art Print | Great Big Canvas
Walnut frame gives a finished look that matches wood trim in many Tennessee homes. It has been the main piece in my entry since spring 2025. Check Price and Availability
For more options browse the full set of art prints. See additional styles on the animals hummingbird page. Add matching pieces from the sticker collection.
FAQs
How often should I change the nectar in Tennessee heat? Change it every two days when temperatures climb above 85 degrees to prevent spoilage.
Do I need special red dye in the feeder? Skip dye and use plain sugar water only since the red feeder color already attracts birds.
Where should I place the feeder for best results? Hang it near flowers and in view from a window so you can watch arrivals from inside.