What's Going Around in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance)?
Health data for the Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), Tennessee area — April 2026
Here's what respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases look like near Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), Tennessee, based on the latest CDC surveillance data for Tennessee. Tap any topic for detailed state-level trends, charts, and forecasts.
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3.7% ILI
↓ Declining in Tennessee
1.2 per 100K
↘ Likely Declining in Tennessee
1.1 per 100K
↘ Likely Declining in Tennessee
0 cases in Tennessee
94.4% in Tennessee
CDC Recommendations at This Level
Vaccination rates are below the safe threshold
- • Your state is below the 95% MMR coverage needed for herd immunity
- • This means your community is more vulnerable if measles is introduced
- • Verify your family's vaccination status and get caught up if needed
- • Talk to your pediatrician if you have questions about vaccine safety
This is general public health guidance based on CDC recommendations — not personal medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's right for you and your family.
Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) Community Health Snapshot
2022 dataCity-specific chronic disease and prevention statistics from the CDC PLACES program , which provides local health estimates for communities across the US.
Chronic Conditions
Mental Health
Health Behaviors
Prevention & Access
Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2024 release. Age-adjusted prevalence estimates. Learn more
About this data: Infectious disease surveillance (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) is reported at the state level. This page uses Tennessee data as the best available indicator for the Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) area. The health snapshot above shows Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance)-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).
See the full Tennessee health dashboard for more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What illnesses are going around in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), Tennessee right now?
Based on Tennessee state surveillance data (which covers Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance)), flu activity is moderate, RSV is moderate, COVID-19 is moderate, and Tennessee has reported 0 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.
Is the flu bad in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) right now?
Flu activity in Tennessee (which includes Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance)) is currently moderate with 3.7% ILI. The trend is declining, which is good news. See the Tennessee flu page for weekly trend charts.
What are the biggest health issues in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance)?
According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) residents face these key health challenges: Sleep Deprived (36.4%), High BP (34.3%), High Cholesterol (33.5%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance).
Does Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) have its own health data, or is this state-level?
This page combines two types of CDC data. The infectious disease section (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) shows Tennessee state-level surveillance, which is the most reliable available indicator for the Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) area. The Community Health Snapshot below shows Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance)-specific chronic disease and prevention data from the CDC PLACES program, which provides city-level estimates for all 50 states. State infectious disease data reflects overall trends that apply to communities within the state, including Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance).
Local Health Signal is not affiliated with the CDC or any government agency. Data is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended for clinical decision making. See our methods page for details on data sources and limitations.