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West Nile Virus detected in Nashville. Here’s what health officials say
By Caleb Wethington at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Public Health Department says West Nile Virus has been detected in a mosquito pool collected in North Nashville .The city’s Pest Management Team said the mosquito pool came from a trap set near Cass Street. Health officials said this is the first West Nile Virus...
Key takeaway Health officials said this is the first West Nile Virus detection of 2026, after high levels of the virus were found in mosquito pools in 2025.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Public Health Department says West Nile Virus has been detected in a mosquito pool collected in North Nashville.The city’s Pest Management Team said the mosquito pool came from a trap set near Cass Street. Health officials said this is the first West Nile Virus...
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