Ticks on the Rise in Tennessee

Tick season is hitting Tennessee hard this year, with the invasive Asian longhorned tick adding to the usual threats from deer and lone star ticks. Hotspots include Nashville, Davidson County, and Long Hunter State Park, where cedar glades and lichen create ideal breeding grounds. The Great Smoky Mountains, Chattanooga, and Rutherford County are also seeing high activity, with confirmed Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever cases rising. Health officials urge daily tick checks after time in wooded areas and remind listeners to stay vigilant—these ticks can carry serious illnesses and are active even in cooler weather. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e94fe2d5204ed18e