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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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 data

City-specific chronic disease and prevention statistics from the CDC PLACES program , which provides local health estimates for communities across the US.

Chronic Conditions

10.7%
Asthma
6.5%
COPD
11.8%
Diabetes
32.5%
Obesity
6.7%
Cancer
5.4%
Heart Disease
3.2%
Stroke
34.3%
High BP
33.5%
High Cholesterol

Mental Health

27.7%
Depression
18.9%
Poor Mental Health

Health Behaviors

14.5%
Smoking
16.5%
Binge Drinking
25.6%
Inactive
36.4%
Sleep Deprived

Prevention & Access

12.5%
Uninsured
75.9%
Annual Checkup
59.6%
Dental Visit

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).

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