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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 families 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.

09/15/2026

During this month’s Recovery Housing Operators meeting, MDC's vetted recovery housing operators came together to brainstorm how to utilize funding, strengthen relationships, and improve services for their tenants. These meetings are an incredible opportunity for housing operators across Knoxville to collaborate!

If you’re interested in becoming one of our vetted recovery residences, please contact Bethany Redwine at [email protected] to get involved.

Meetings occur on the first Tuesday of every month at Metro Drug Coalition, starting at 2pm!

09/13/2026

Music can be a powerful way for those in recovery to experience connection and self-expression. That’s why The Gateway offers Music Therapy, an evidence-based approach to supporting health. Music Therapy sessions give our members a chance to relieve stress, share their values, and bond with their recovery community.

“At the Gateway, I've seen first-hand the ways that music can support those who are navigating significant transitions, healing from trauma, recovering from substance use disorders, and re-building their lives after incarceration,” Cecilia Stair, our music therapist, said.

We’re proud to be an advocate for Music Therapy as an outlet and offer these sessions as a resource for our Gateway members!

09/11/2026

If you're considering quitting smoking, we encourage you to take that step. Your health will immediately start to improve.

While the idea of quitting may seem overwhelming, it's possible. You can do it!

For support, help, and resources, call or text the TN Quitline
1-800-QUIT-NOW

09/09/2026

Save the date! Our next Takeback event is October 24th from 10:00-2:00pm. Bring your unused, unwanted, and expired household medications.

📅 October 24th
📍Food City at 7608 Mountain Grove Dr
⏰ 10:00am - 2:00PM

Accepted items include:
- Household Prescriptions and over the Counter Medications
- Liquid Medications
- Drops & Ointments
- Pet Medications
- Expired Naloxone
- Sharps and Medical Syringes

No Questions Asked!

Knoxville Police Department - TN
Knoxville Fire Department - TN

09/02/2026

Metro Drug Coalition brought families, recovery organizations and community resources together at Market Square for International Overdose Awareness Day.

08/28/2026

Join us at Market Square on Monday, August 31st for International Overdose Awareness Day!

What to Expect:
3:00 pm – Honor Guard and Opening Statements
3:30 pm – Live music from Tess Henry
4:30 pm – Live music from the Chillbillies
5:30 pm – Live music from Leanna Firestone

Made to Order T-shirts, Activities, Games, Vendors, Resources, & More

Tess Henry
Chillbillies
Leanna Firestone

Sage Recovery LLC
Wayspring
Cedar Recovery
UT Medical
WBIR Channel 10
Tennessee Alliance of Recovery Residences

08/24/2026

Wayspring's involvement as a sponsor of MDC’s International Overdose Awareness Day is rooted in the simple fact that overdose prevention plays a powerful role in saving lives.

“Overdose impacts the individuals, families, and communities we serve every day,” the organization stated. “Every overdose prevented represents a life preserved, an opportunity for recovery, and a family kept whole.”

Wayspring strives to be the glue that keep Knoxville’s neighbors, daughters, sons, parents, coworkers, and friends alike together to tackle overdose.

“International Overdose Awareness Day is an important opportunity to bring communities together around hope, education, and action. Together, we can save lives and help more individuals find a path forward.”

08/22/2026

Overdose symptoms can look different depending on the on substance(s) taken. If you suspect someone may be overdosing, call 911 and administer naloxone.

Join us August 31st for International Overdose Awareness Day! This year's event will feature a resource fair, live music, activities for all ages, and more!

Event Details
📅 Monday, August 31st, 2026
📍 Market Square in Knoxville, TN
⏰ 3:00 - 7:00pm

08/20/2026

The Tennessee Alliance of Recovery Residences (TN-ARR) is honored to be a sponsor for Metro Drug Coalition’s International Overdose Awareness Day.

TN-ARR works throughout the state to support a network of safe housing options for those seeking long-term recovery from substance-use disorder.

“Preventing overdose matters deeply to us because every life is precious and every person deserves compassion, dignity, and hope,” the organization stated.

“Overdose is preventable, and recovery is possible. By sharing lifesaving information, expanding access to resources, and replacing stigma with understanding, we can help more people find the support they need.”

08/18/2026

UT Medical, a sponsor of Metro Drug Coalition’s International Overdose Awareness Day, is working to support substance use disorder recovery in East Tennessee.

“Helping all people through chronic diseases is important to us as other conditions,” said Dr. Julia van Zyl with UT Medical. “Substance use disorder is something that affects probably everybody.” It may not be you, but perhaps a family member or a loved one you know has suffered from substance use disorder.

Through UT Medical’s Bridge+ program, the organization has learned that social factors like economic stability, access to healthcare, and safe housing impact someone’s likelihood of staying in recovery once they enter.

“Our Bridge+ program has expanded to include closing those social needs gaps as we find them, housing, food, transportation, financial ability to get a job,” van Zyl explained.

Efforts like Bridge+ are a powerful step in the right direction, but the battle of preventing deaths by overdose is far from over.

“We’re still not at zero yet, so we’re taking the stance of fighting to zero.” van Zyl concluded.

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

Telephone

+18655885550

Website

http://metrodrug.org/

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