CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Tennessee has reported six measles cases so far this year, and Kentucky has confirmed 44, but local health officials say there are no confirmed measles cases in Clarksville-Montgomery County as of Sept. 9.

According to the Tennessee Department of Health, three of the state’s cases were confirmed in East Tennessee, while one case each was confirmed in Memphis-Shelby County, the Mid-Cumberland region and Nashville-Davidson County. Three of the cases were reported in June and July, and the remaining three were confirmed during the week of Aug. 23.

Montgomery County Health Director Joey Smith confirmed to Clarksville Now on Tuesday that there are no confirmed measles cases in Clarksville-Montgomery County.

The TDH website shows two of Tennessee’s cases this year were unvaccinated, three had received two doses of the MMR vaccine and one had an unknown vaccination status. Five patients were between 18 and 49 years old, and one was over 50. No hospitalizations or deaths have been reported.

14 of Kentucky’s cases in Christian County, 8 cases last year in Tennessee

According to Christian County Now, 14 of Kentucky’s cases are in Christian County, which borders the Fort Campell area. Kentucky reported 32 measles cases in August alone, and three people have been hospitalized.

Last year, Tennessee reported eight measles cases statewide. One patient was hospitalized, and no deaths were reported. Three cases were in the Mid-Cumberland region, one in Nashville-Davidson County and four in the Upper Cumberland region. Seven of those patients were unvaccinated, and one had an unknown vaccination status.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report 3,134 total cases in 2026

According to Clarksville Now news partner WKRN-Channel 2 in Nashville, before 2025, there had not been a reported measles case in Tennessee since 2019. Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 3,134 this year. WKRN says this is the highest annual nationwide total in more than three decades.

Measles is a highly contagious airborne virus spread through “respiratory droplets,” according to the TDH. Early symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes. A blotchy red rash typically appears three to seven days after symptoms begin, starting on the face and then spreading.

More information about measles is available on the Tennessee Department of Health website.

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