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Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair opens with heat safety measures in place
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Sydney Witte , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Wilson County Tennessee State Fair is scheduled to run until August 22.
The Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair has opened with measures in place to keep visitors safe from the heat. A new first aid building has been set up, along with other cooling resources. Misting stations, free water, and popsicles are available to help fairgoers stay cool.
On-site medical staff are also ready to respond to any heat-related issues. The new first aid building is staffed by medical professionals, including paramedics and EMTs. Further details about the fair and its heat safety measures are available from local news sources.
The Wilson County Tennessee State Fair is scheduled to run until August 22.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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