Health officials warn of possible measles exposure after second confirmed case
Sat, July 11, 2026 at 12:41 PM
UpdatedSat, July 11, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Nashville health officials are warning residents who visited seven businesses between July 1 and July 4 that they may have been exposed to measles after the city confirmed its first case of the disease in 2026. (Photo: FOX 17)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) —Nashville health officials are warning residents who visited seven businesses between July 1 and July 4 that they may have been exposed to measles after the city confirmed its first case of the disease in 2026
The Metro Public Health Department confirmed Nashville’s first measles case of 2026 on July 10, 2026
The announcement identifies seven public locations in the Nashville area where the infected individual was present during their infectious period between July 1 and July 4, 2026
Specific locations where the infected individual was present in public include:
July 1, 1-5 p.m. — Waxing the City, 1108 Gallatin Ave., Nashville, TN
July 1, 2-6 p.m. — Goodwill, 2101 Gallatin Pike N., Madison, TN
July 3, 1-4 p.m. — Swett’s Restaurant, 2725 Clifton Ave., Nashville, TN
July 3, 3:30-6:30 p.m. — Publix, 1111 Gallatin Ave., Nashville, TN
July 4, noon-4 p.m. — Dino’s Bar and Grill, 411 Gallatin Ave., Nashville, TN
July 4, 3-6 p.m
July 4, 5-7 p.m. — Paul’s Corner, 824 Porter Road, Nashville, TN
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The Tennessee Department of Health also reported another individual with a confirmed case of measles in the Middle Tennessee area who had been fully vaccinated against measles
That individual’s exposure location and dates:
June 29-30, 1-5 p.m. — Catfeine Cat Cafe, 517 Carson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN
Both individuals are reported to be currently recovering at home, as both of them were exposed to a confirmed measles case outside of Tennessee
Health officials urge any individuals who were in these locations during the specified times to watch for symptoms such as a rash, fever, cough and red, watery eyes
Those who are concerned about possible infection should contact their healthcare provider for further guidance
TDH also says those who have had measles in the past or received the recommended measles vaccine are likely protected but should still monitor for symptoms
Measles typically presents with a classic red, spotty rash that begins on the face and spreads over the body, according to health officials
Additional symptoms can include fever, cough, red eyes and congestion, followed by rash. Measles is a highly infectious disease that spreads through the air when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes
MPHD encourages those who are not vaccinated against measles to consult with their primary care provider about getting vaccinated
The Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccine, or MMR vaccine, is available by appointment at the following clinics:
East Nashville Public Health Center, 1015 E. Trinity Lane, (615) 862-7916
Lentz Public Health Center, 2500 Charlotte Ave., (615) 340-5607
Woodbine Public Health Center, 224 Oriel Ave., (615) 862-7940
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