Metro Nashville Public Health Department
Coverage of Metro Nashville Public Health Department in the Nexus archive.
- Tennessee Department of Health confirms state’s second case of measles this year in Middle TN
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed two measles cases in Middle Tennessee, with both individuals recovering at home after exposure outside the state. One person was fully vaccinated, while the other's vaccination status remains unknown. Public health departments listed specific locations and times where potential exposure occurred, urging monitoring for symptoms.
- Doctors file suit against Tennessee plan to report sick, disabled immigrant kids to authorities
Three doctors have sued the Tennessee Department of Health over its plan to report the immigration status of medically fragile immigrant children in the Children's Special Services program to a state immigration agency. The lawsuit argues this policy violates federal law and could lead to families withdrawing from the program, risking harm or death to the children.
- Tennessee health department warns parents their children will be reported to immigration officials
The Tennessee Department of Health will report immigration status of children in the Children’s Special Services program to immigration officials starting July 2026, sparking concerns about health risks for vulnerable children. The program, which provides healthcare for low-income kids with disabilities or critical illnesses, has served children regardless of immigration status for decades.