09/10/26 Board of Health for Nashville and Davidson County

The Metro Nashville Board of Health meeting on September 10, 2026, included approval of three opioid-related grants totaling approximately $895,000, with one grant tabled due to pending legal language review. The board discussed the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (FIG) funding update, highlighting challenges in spending the $8 million workforce grant due to hiring delays and bureaucratic processes. The department is preparing for a potential no-cost extension and a second round of FIG funding, emphasizing the importance of communicating the grant's impact to stakeholders and the public. Additionally, the meeting featured a detailed presentation on the tuberculosis (TB) elimination program, including contact investigations, treatment challenges, and community outreach efforts. No new contracts or capital projects were approved, but ongoing budget and grant management were key topics. The board also discussed improving public communication through digital displays and social media enhancements.