Metro Drug Coalition

Metro Drug Coalition Committed to creating a healthy and safe community, free of substance misuse www.metrodrug.org We have served the Knoxville community for over 38 years.

Metro Drug Coalition (MDC) is a nonprofit organization striving to create a healthy and safe community, free of substance misuse. Our goal is to increase access to evidence-based prevention education, harm reduction programs and recovery support services for anyone desiring to maintain or seek a life free from substance misuse. Through community collaborative efforts, we can all strengthen familie

s and prevent future generations from the devastating consequences of addiction. This project is funded by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

Thanks to everyone who attended this month’s Community Coalition meeting, now known as MDC KEY!🫶 Trent Coffey of Scott C...
06/23/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended this month’s Community Coalition meeting, now known as MDC KEY!🫶

Trent Coffey of Scott County’s STAND coalition inspired our members to think about creative ways to engage youth and connect with their communities.

Also, planning for our ThriveFest event happening this September is now underway, and the floor was open for members to give their input on the date, time, place, and so much more. Stay tuned for more info! 👀

If you’re passionate about supporting our community, leadership and youth, you’re invited to attend our free MDC KEY coalition meetings! Tap below to RSVP for our next meeting on Tuesday, July 28th:
metrodrug.org/event/july-community-coalition-meeting/ -now

What we’ve been up to at MDC:🧠 Joining the Men's Mental Health Awareness event put on by NAMI and Sage Recovery LLC🐨 Men...
06/19/2026

What we’ve been up to at MDC:

🧠 Joining the Men's Mental Health Awareness event put on by NAMI and Sage Recovery LLC

🐨 Mental Health First Aid USA Training

👣 Rescue 180's Steps of Hope 5K event in Jefferson County

🚍 YMDC members tabling at the C.A.R.E Fair at Safety City- Knoxville

🐙 Sharing recovery and prevention resources at the Compassion Coalition

🍎 Discussing va**ng prevention and cessation for Knox County students with community partners and Knox County Schools staff

✨ Faith Based Coordinator and Lifeline Coordinator at Ballad Health Recovery Symposium in Johnson City, TN

🏛️ Conducting training and education with Knox County Mental Health Court

💊 Overdose Prevention Training with The Timken Company

Sponsorships and Vendor Booth registrations are now open!International Overdose Awareness Day is a day to remember those...
06/16/2026

Sponsorships and Vendor Booth registrations are now open!

International Overdose Awareness Day is a day to remember those we've lost and to celebrate life. This year's event will feature live music, experiential activities, overdose prevention resources, and more!

Proceeds from sponsorship & vendor booths benefit Metro Drug Coalition’s Recovery Housing Support Fund.

Sign up here: metrodrug.org/IOAD2026/

06/15/2026

🎙️ On this episode of the Homeward Podcast, Celia brings Webster from Metro Drug Coalition to discuss what MDC does for the community through education and prevention! 🏡 Listen in your favorite podcast app (Apple, Spotify, Overcast & more!) and find the show notes at https://thehomewardpodcast.buzzsprout.com

Music is Greg's outlet. Playing helps him stay positive, focused, and in recovery. He pours himself into his music and s...
06/13/2026

Music is Greg's outlet.

Playing helps him stay positive, focused, and in recovery. He pours himself into his music and says it comes from within.

Greg (pictured on the right), is one of our Gateway Members and is frequently playing the guitar. He's grateful for the music room at the Gateway as well as the support he's received when he's here.

In order to have a license to sell alcohol, businesses need to comply with local laws and regulations, and this includes...
06/10/2026

In order to have a license to sell alcohol, businesses need to comply with local laws and regulations, and this includes not selling to those under 21.

At Metro Drug Coalition, we provide alcohol compliance kits and trainings to help businesses in Knoxville to prevent underage sales. Making sure employees have the right tools and are trained in avoiding underage sales, protects both your business and the youth in our community.

If you are interested in alcohol compliance training, reach out to our team at [email protected]

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Did you know, if you see an business selling to someone under 21 years old you can report the incident on this form? www.tn.gov/abc/law-enforcement/complaint.html

A glimpse of our week at Metro Drug!📹 Filming prevention messaging with Big Slate Media🐕 YMDC celebrating the end of the...
06/03/2026

A glimpse of our week at Metro Drug!

📹 Filming prevention messaging with Big Slate Media

🐕 YMDC celebrating the end of the year by volunteering at Young-Williams Animal Center and bowling

🎞️ Attending the Oxford House movie premiere

🟣 QPR instructor training with Tennessee Association of Alcohol, Drug & other Addiction Services (TAADAS) in Nashville, Tennessee

🚓 Speaking at the Knoxville Police Department - TN Cadet training about mental health and substance use recovery

🏫 Attending city council with Smoke-Free Knoxville

🤝 Gen RX with the Middlebrook club members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley

💊 Overdose awareness training with Safety & Criminal Court staff

⛰️ Overdose awareness training with Tennessee Valley Recovery

WE'RE HIRINGMetro Drug Coalition is hiring a Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist and a Care Coordinator.Share this w...
06/03/2026

WE'RE HIRING
Metro Drug Coalition is hiring a Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist and a Care Coordinator.

Share this with someone who might be interested!

🔵 Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist 🔵
This position is designed for an individual in recovery with strong communication and facilitation skills who enjoys engaging audiences. They lead trainings, build partnerships, distribute naloxone, and represent the lived experience perspective in formal and community settings.
Apply here: https://www.indeed.com/job/regional-overdose-prevention-specialist-rops-c295ab2a7b939e57

🟢 Care Coordinator 🟢
The Care Coordinator will serve as a bridge between referral sources and the recovery support system by accepting referrals, conducting follow-up, identifying needs, making warm handoffs, documenting services, and helping build a stronger and more reliable system of connection for individuals and families.
https://www.indeed.com/job/care-coordinator-first-responders-tn-save-life-program-881fc65d299a4636

Thank you to our congressman Tim Burchett for visiting us at the Gateway and taking time to talk to members of our recov...
06/01/2026

Thank you to our congressman Tim Burchett for visiting us at the Gateway and taking time to talk to members of our recovery community and see our work first hand.

06/01/2026

Kratom will be banned from store shelves in Tennessee starting July 1 after lawmakers branded the substance “gas station heroin.”

Address

530 W 5th Avenue
Knoxville, TN
37917

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+18655885550

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