Tennessee reports 11 measles cases in 2026. Symptoms to watch for
Measles cases are rising in Tennessee and across the United States. As of Nov. 6, 2026 , Tennessee had reported 11 confirmed measles cases amid a nationwide outbreak that has reached its highest level in more than three decades . According to the Tennessee Department of Health, seven of the state's 11 cases have been reported in East Tennessee. The remaining cases have been identified in the Memphis area, the Mid-Cumberland region and the Nashville area. Officials said 64% of the cases involved unvaccinated individuals. The latest case was reported in Nashville , where the infected person may have exposed others at several locations, including a large Halloween party and a grocery store in Nashville, as well as a restaurant, chiropractic office and beauty supply store in Brentwood. The Metro Public Health Department issued an alert Nov. 5, saying the person was unvaccinated and had recently traveled internationally. Nationwide, 5,182 confirmed measles cases had been reported as of Nov. 5, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Here's what to know amid the outbreak . How many measles cases have been reported in Tennessee and Nashville? According to the Tennessee Department of Health, Tennessee has reported 11
