Tennessee is among 34 states with confirmed cases of the disease.
Cases of a severe stomach illness caused by a parasite called cyclosporiasis are surging across the country, with more than 30 states reporting infections. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday at least 843 confirmed cases and more than 1,500 possible cases across 31 states. At least 86 people have been hospitalized.
As the U.S. sees one of its worst tick seasons on record, doctors in Tennessee are urging residents to take precautions to prevent serious illness.
The Metro Public Health Department says West Nile Virus has been detected in a mosquito pool collected in North Nashville.
A woman was attacked by three dogs and seriously injured Saturday morning, according to Smokey Barn News.