Official Bulletin: Infrastructure Updates and Seasonal Health Advisories for February 20, 2026

Seasonal Health Advisory: Respiratory Virus Surge

The Metro Public Health Department and local health providers have issued an update regarding respiratory illness trends for the 2026 winter season. Elevated activity of Influenza A, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) continues across Davidson County. Health officials report that community spread is currently impacting local schools and workplaces. Residents are advised to monitor for sudden-onset symptoms and utilize available testing resources.

• Residents experiencing fever, cough, sore throat, or body aches are encouraged to seek diagnostic testing for both influenza and COVID-19 to ensure proper treatment.
• RSV remains a significant concern for infants, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms such as wheezing or difficulty breathing require immediate medical assessment.
• Preventative measures, including up-to-date vaccinations and frequent handwashing, remain the primary recommendations for reducing the transmission of seasonal pathogens in high-traffic areas.

Nashville Department of Transportation: Construction and Road Closures

The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) has confirmed several active projects and closures affecting travel through the city today, Friday, February 20, 2026. Commuters are advised to plan for delays in the following areas:

• Woodland Street Bridge: Phase 2 of the bridge repair project is currently active. Motorists should expect modified traffic patterns and stay alert for workers in the roadway.
• West End Avenue: A single southbound lane closure is scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for ongoing concrete restoration work.
• Bradford Hills Drive: A continuous closure remains in effect at the intersection of Nolensville Pike (State Route 11). This closure is necessary for utility relocation and grading, and is scheduled to persist through April 2026. Marked detours are in place for local residents.
• I-65 Maintenance: Nightly lane closures for streetlight conversion and bridge work continue from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. between Rivergate Parkway and US 31W. One lane in each direction will remain open during these periods.

Public Notices: Judicial Dockets and Upcoming Hearings

Official notices for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County include the following administrative and judicial updates for today and the coming weeks:

• Chancery Court: The Chancery Clerk and Master (Part I) has a Motion Docket and Response Docket scheduled for today, February 20, 2026, at the Historic Metro Courthouse. Public records and case information updates are available through the clerk's office.
• Public Hearing Notice: The Metropolitan Council has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, regarding a resolution to exempt a local establishment on Wedgewood Avenue from minimum distance requirements for a beer permit.
• John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge: Official notice has been posted for repair work beginning Monday, February 23. Partial and intermittent closures will affect the bridge for approximately 90 days. The north sidewalk is expected to remain open for pedestrian use throughout the initial phase of construction.