X0609 4 2026-04-22 0001047335 NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP NHC 0001779472 Dodson Vicki L false 100 VINE STREET MURFREESBORO TN 37130 1 Sr.VP Patient Srvcs 0 Shares of Common Stock held in my name 2026-04-22 4 M 0 4000 94.10 A 18412.5455 D Shares of Common Stock held in my name 2026-04-22 4 F 0 2853 173.63 D 15559.5455 D Option to Purchase Common Stock 94.10 2026-04-22 4 M 0 4000 0 D 2025-03-05 2029-03-05 Common Stock 8000 4000 D Option to Purchase Common Stock 90.6200 2026-02-24 2030-02-24 Common Stock 9000 9000 D Option to Purchase Common Stock 157.1300 2027-02-23 2031-02-23 Common Stock 14000 14000 D These stock options were granted pursuant to the 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan on March 5, 2024. The grant and exercise of these stock options are exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d). Shares were withheld by the Company to pay the exercise price and withholding tax obligations. Total amount of shares beneficially owned following transactions reported on this form. /s/ Vicki L Dodson 2026-04-24