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MPHD lists 7 Midstate measles sites

By Midstate Daily Health Desk · Nov. 6, 2026
Transmission electron micrograph of measles virus particles, public-domain CDC image
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TLDRMPHD confirmed Nashville's second measles case of 2026 involving an unvaccinated person with international travel history who was infectious Oct. 30 through Nov. 3. Officials say there is no broad public threat now, but they listed seven possible exposure locations in Arrington, Nashville, Brentwood and Antioch. Watch for rash, fever, cough and red watery eyes, and contact a health care provider if concerned. MMR shots are available at MPHD clinics.

Metro Public Health Department investigators confirmed Nashville's second measles case of 2026 and published a list of seven places across Middle Tennessee where people may have been exposed while the person was infectious.

MPHD said the case involves an unvaccinated person with a history of international travel. The infectious period ran from Oct. 30 through Nov. 3. Officials say the case currently poses no broad threat to the general public, but anyone who was at the listed locations during the listed times should watch for symptoms.

Possible exposure locations

According to MPHD (as reported by WSMV and NewsChannel 5), the Vaccine Preventable Disease unit identified these public exposure windows:

- Oct. 30 and Nov. 2: New Approach Jewelry School, 8242 Malachi Lane, Arrington

- Oct. 31, 11 p.m., to Nov. 1, 2:30 a.m.: Westin Hotel Nashville L27 Halloween Party, 807 Clark Place, Nashville

- Nov. 1, 1 to 5 p.m.: Sprouts, 5821 Nolensville Pike, Nashville

- Nov. 1, 2 to 5 p.m.: Subway, 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood

- Nov. 1, 4 to 7 p.m.: Remedy Lash and Co., 7024 Church Street E., Brentwood

- Nov. 2, 3 to 6 p.m.: The Joint Chiropractic, 782 Old Hickory Blvd. #111, Brentwood

- Nov. 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: CareNow Urgent Care, 5304 Cane Ridge Road, Antioch

Symptoms and what to do

Health officials urge anyone who visited those sites during those times to watch for rash, fever, cough, and red, watery eyes. Contact a health care provider if you are concerned about a possible infection.

The CDC says two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles, and one dose is about 93% effective. MPHD encourages anyone who has not been vaccinated to talk with a doctor about getting MMR.

Where to get MMR in Nashville

MPHD offers the vaccine at its preventive health clinics Monday through Friday. Appointments are recommended. Walk-ins are accepted as availability allows until 2:30 p.m., NewsChannel 5 reported. Clinic numbers listed by MPHD include East Nashville Public Health Center (1015 East Trinity Lane, 615-862-7916), Lentz Public Health Center (2500 Charlotte Avenue, 615-340-5607) and Woodbine Public Health Center (224 Oriel Avenue, 615-862-7940). More information is at Nashville.gov/measles.

How this fits the year's count

Local outlets describe this as Nashville's second confirmed MPHD-counted measles case in 2026. A separate child treated for measles at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt was reported earlier; coverage notes that case has not always been counted the same way in the city's official MPHD tally. Statewide, local reports have cited at least nine confirmed measles cases in Tennessee this year, many in East Tennessee. Nationally, MPHD has pointed to more than 4,800 confirmed measles cases this year.

For more local coverage, see Davidson County news, Williamson County news, and our weekend things to do roundup.

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