#EastTennessee does not have a #ContinentalClimate primarily due to its geographical features and proximity to the Gulf Coast.
The region has a humid subtropical climate, characterized by warm, humid summers and mild winters, rather than the extreme temperature variations seen in continental climates.
The #Appalachian Mountains create a "#RainShadow" effect, contributing to significant precipitation variability across the region.
https://www.etsu.edu/cas/geosciences/tn-climate/tn-climatology.php