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Nashville confirms second measles case of 2026, warns of exposure at seven locations
An unvaccinated person who recently traveled internationally has brought Nashville its second measles case of 2026, prompting health officials to list seven possible exposure sites across the region and urge vigilance.
NASHVILLE â Metro health officials confirmed the city's second measles case of 2026 on Friday and released a list of seven locations where the public may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus while the infected person was contagious.
The Metro Public Health Department said the individual was unvaccinated and had recently returned from international travel. Officials stressed that the case does not currently pose a broader threat to the community but urged anyone who visited the listed locations during specific windows to monitor for symptoms.
The exposure windows are:
- 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, 1â5 p.m.: Sprouts Grocery Store, 5821 Nolensville Pike, Nashville - Nov. 1, 2â5 p.m.: Subway, 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood - Nov. 1, 4â7 p.m.: Remedy Lash and Co., 7024 Church Street East, Brentwood - Nov. 2, 3â6 p.m.: The Joint Chiropractic, 782 Old Hickory Boulevard, Suite 111, Brentwood - Nov. 3, 11 a.m.â4 p.m.: CareNow Urgent Care, 5304 Cane Ridge Road, Antioch
Measles symptoms typically appear 7 to 14 days after exposure and can include fever, cough, red, watery eyes, and a rash. Anyone who may have been exposed and develops symptoms should contact a health care provider before visiting a clinic or emergency room to avoid further spread.
The case comes as measles activity nationwide remains elevated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 4,852 confirmed measles cases in 2026 as of Oct. 29, with 96% of those cases occurring in people who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown. The MMR vaccine is about 97% effective against measles after two doses and about 93% effective after one dose, according to the CDC.
Metro Public Health clinics offer the MMR vaccine Monday through Friday by appointment, with walk-ins accepted as space allows until 2:30 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling:
- East Nashville Public Health Center: 1015 East Trinity Lane, 615-862-7916 - Lentz Public Health Center: 2500 Charlotte Avenue, 615-340-5607 - Woodbine Public Health Center: 224 Oriel Avenue, 615-862-7940
Health officials also recommend that residents check their vaccination status with their primary care provider. More information is available at nashville.gov/measles.