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Nashville's second measles case of 2026 lists three Brentwood stops for possible exposure

If you were around Brentwood last weekend, check your calendar. Metro Public Health confirmed Nashville's second measles case of 2026 and flagged seven places where people may have been exposed.

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Most 2026 measles cases are in people who weren't vaccinated

4,852
confirmed U.S. measles cases in 2026 as of Oct. 29
96%
of cases were unvaccinated or status unknown
97%
MMR effectiveness after two doses
93%
MMR effectiveness after one dose

Source: WZTV

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HealthNashville's second measles case this year left possible exposures at three Brentwood businessesIf you were in Brentwood this past week, check this list. Nashville's health department confirmed the city's second measles case of 2026, and the person was unvaccinated and had traveled internationally. They were in public across Middle Tennessee between Oct. 30 and Nov. 3, including Subway on Franklin Road, Remedy Lash and Co. on Church Street E. and The Joint Chiropractic on Old Hickory Boulevard in Brentwood.Friday’s editionRead High School SportsBrentwood girls win a seventh straight state cross country title, tying the recordBrentwood's girls did it again. The Bruins won their seventh straight TSSAA Class AAA title Thursday at Shelby Farms in Memphis, tying Knoxville Webb for the most consecutive cross country state championships ever. Freshman Scotlyn Szabo finished third in 18:13.38, and the Williamson Herald reports every scoring Bruin placed in the top 20.Friday’s editionRead High School SportsBrentwood girls and Independence boys defend their Class AAA cross country titles in Memphis todayIf you've got a runner at Shelby Farms, or just a soft spot for the Bruins, today's a big one. The Brentwood High girls are going for a seventh straight Class AAA title, which The Tennessean says would tie a TSSAA record. Independence's boys are the defending champs in their race.Thursday’s editionRead FootballFranklin travels to Antioch as high school football playoffs start FridayIf you follow Franklin football, pack for a road trip: the playoffs begin Fri., Nov. 6, and Franklin plays at Antioch. Cane Ridge visits Ravenwood, and every game could be a team's last of the year.Wednesday’s editionRead Good CauseWilliamson County Animal Center is collecting new stuffed animals for young hospital patientsIf you've got a soft spot for a good cause, Williamson County Animal Center is collecting stuffed animals through Dec. 12 for patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. The center delivered several boxes after last year's first collection, and this year's drive is called "Dasher's Delivery."Wednesday’s editionRead Local LivingGraceWorks more than doubled its leased space for its Franklin thrift store and food pantryIf you've dropped off donations at GraceWorks Ministries, you'll find more room. The Franklin nonprofit held a ribbon-cutting Thursday, Oct. 29, for its expanded thrift store at 104 Southeast Parkway.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • SchoolsThe Williamson County Commission will consider an $87 million request Monday to build a new middle school for parts of Brentwood and Nolensville.

    The Williamson County Commission will consider an $87 million request Monday to build a new middle school for parts of Brentwood and Nolensville. It would sit on the Jordan Elementary campus in Brentwood and is anticipated to open in fall 2029.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Tennessee Star

  • Veterans DayNolensville's Veterans Day parade is scheduled for today at 11 a.m.

    Nolensville's Veterans Day parade is scheduled for today at 11 a.m. Franklin's parade is set for 11 a.m. Wed., Nov. 11, along Main Street downtown.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WZTV

  • PilgrimagePilgrimage will return to The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin for its 12th year in 2027, and a blind presale of two-day general admission and VIP weekend passes began Fri., Nov.

    Pilgrimage will return to The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin for its 12th year in 2027, and a blind presale of two-day general admission and VIP weekend passes began Fri., Nov. 6. It runs through Sun., Nov. 15.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Rutherford Source

  • PlayoffsSpring Hill beat visiting Liberty Creek 16-14 in Friday's Class 4A opening round.

    Spring Hill beat visiting Liberty Creek 16-14 in Friday's Class 4A opening round. Sage Gidcomb's 22-yard catch from Jonah Gipson capped a 66-yard drive in 62 seconds.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Main Street Media of Tennessee

  • Margin DistrictConstruction on the Margin District project started in June 2025, and cranes are expected to stay active around the two-block site for another year.

    Construction on the Margin District project started in June 2025, and cranes are expected to stay active around the two-block site for another year. Crickets & Clovers, a Columbia Avenue boutique, opened two months before work began.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: News Channel 5 Nashville

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Measles exposure list includes three Brentwood stops

Plus, an $87M middle school request heads to the County Commission on Monday.

The TLDR

  1. Nashville's second measles case lists three Brentwood stops
  2. County Commission to consider $87M middle school request Monday
  3. Nolensville's Veterans Day parade is today at 11 a.m.
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