Vanderbilt Health has completed its acquisition of Tennova Healthcare‑Clarksville and renamed the facility Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital. Officials promise expanded services and staff retention, but local tax questions have arisen.

A new American Lung Association report gives Tennessee failing marks across taxes, funding and quit services, and warns federal cutbacks have worsened the state’s tobacco problem.

The Nashville Metro Public Health Department is tackling TB through comprehensive efforts including contact investigations, addressing social barriers, and community education.

Tennessee's Health Department encourages flu shots due to increased flu activity, emphasizing the vaccine's importance, especially for high-risk groups, while promoting preventative measures.

CWD was detected in white-tailed deer in two new Tennessee counties, with the TWRA increasing disease surveillance and encouraging hunter participation in testing.

The Nashville Health Department warns of a triple threat of respiratory illnesses—flu, COVID-19, and RSV—and advocates for vaccinations and preventive measures.

Nashville expands public access to naloxone, with new vending machines distributing the overdose-reversal medication and reports an 18.2% decrease in suspected fatal drug overdoses.

MPHD administered 621 flu shots on "Fight Flu Day," nearly matching last year's count with increased efficiency across three locations, and continues offering free vaccinations.

Mayor Freddie O'Connell and Health Director Sanmi Areola will receive flu shots at Lentz Public Health Center to encourage vaccination ahead of Fight Flu Day.

Hemorrhagic disease has affected white-tailed deer in eight Tennessee counties, with no human infection risk but significant impacts on deer populations.

Metro Health Department encourages flu shots in light of last season's high flu fatalities and benefits of vaccination in reducing severity and hospitalizations.

MPHD intensifies suicide prevention efforts in Nashville by launching community events during September's National Suicide Prevention Month due to a rise in suicide rates.

Nashville reports first human case of West Nile Virus in 2025; local mosquitoes show higher infection rates, prompting public health advisories and pest control measures.