HealthFriday, November 6
Nashville's second measles case of 2026 puts seven places on an exposure list
The Daily Hendersonville team
If you were out in Nashville, Brentwood, Arrington or Antioch between Oct. 30 and Nov. 3, check the list. The Metro Public Health Department confirmed the city's second measles case of 2026, a person who was not vaccinated and had a history of international travel.
Seven places are on the measles exposure list
| When | Place | City |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 30 and Nov. 2 | New Approach Jewelry School | Arrington |
| Oct. 31, 11 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. | Westin Hotel Nashville L27 Halloween Party | Nashville |
| Nov. 1, 1 to 5 p.m. | Sprouts Grocery Store | Nashville |
| Nov. 1, 2 to 5 p.m. | Subway | Brentwood |
| Nov. 1, 4 to 7 p.m. | Remedy Lash and Co. | Brentwood |
| Nov. 2, 3 to 6 p.m. | The Joint Chiropractic | Brentwood |
| Nov. 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | CareNow Urgent Care | Antioch |
Sources: WSMV, WKRN News 2, News Channel 5 Nashville, The Tennessean
If you were at one of them during those hours, watch for a rash, fever, cough and red, watery eyes. Symptoms often show up seven to 14 days after contact, according to the CDC. Think you're sick? Call your health care provider before you go to a clinic or ER. Nashville health officials aren't counting a child treated at Vanderbilt who is from outside Tennessee.
- Tennessee: 9 confirmed cases in 2026 as of Oct. 17
- U.S.: more than 4,800 cases as of Oct. 29
- MMR shots: Metro clinics, Monday through Friday, appointments recommended
- Walk-ins: accepted until 2:30 p.m., as availability allows
- East Nashville clinic: 1015 East Trinity Lane, 615-862-7916
If you haven't been vaccinated, talk with your doctor about the MMR shot. Two doses are about 97% effective against measles, and one dose is about 93%, according to the CDC.
Two MMR doses are about 97% effective against measles
97%Effectiveness of two MMR doses, per the CDC
Source: News Channel 5 Nashville
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Effectiveness of two MMR doses, per the CDC | 97% |
| One dose | 93% |
Sources: WSMV, WKRN News 2, News Channel 5 Nashville, The Tennessean