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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.

04/02/2026

Join us for this month's community events!

Apr 8: Concert with Knoxville Symphony Orchestra

Apr 13: Medication Take Back Event at University of Tennessee, Knoxville with University of Tennessee Police Department and Center for Health Education and Wellness
Details at metrodrug.org/takeback

Apr 20: Ma*****na Misuse Prevention Poster Contest Deadline
metrodrug.org/2026contest/

Apr 23: Flourish Recovery Workforce Academy Training: Group Engagement metrodrug.org/event/flourish-group-engagement/

Apr 25: DEA National Take Back with Knoxville Police Department - TN and Knoxville Fire Department - TN
metrodrug.org/takeback

Apr 27: CPRS Training: Lived ExPEERinece with Purpose, Turning Story into Skill metrodrug.org/event/cprs-training-series-lived-expeerience-with-purpose-turning-story-into-skill/

Apr 28: Healing Starts Here: A Community Response to ACEs Conference with Community Health Council
metrodrug.org/event/acesconference/

Apr 28: April Community Coalition Meeting
metrodrug.org/event/april-2026-coalition-meeting/

Apr 29: National Fentanyl Awareness Day

More Details and Registration Information at metrodrug.org/events

03/29/2026

Stronger Together: This mural in our gym reminds us that we need each other - we can't do this alone!

03/27/2026

Here's what we've been up to lately at Metro Drug Coalition

🌻 Working with Gateway volunteers to prune and clean up our outdoor space

⛑️ Rural Metro First Responder training

📹 Interview with WBIR Channel 10 about Kratom

🟠 eVolve Conference 2026 put on by the University of Tennessee College of Social Work

🖼️ Networking Event at Cumberland Heights Outpatient in Knoxville

💊 Overdose Awareness Training at Knoxville-Knox County Homeless Coalition

🟢 YMDC meeting

03/26/2026

Disposing of medications properly reduces the risk of substance misuse & environmental harm.

Our next medication take back event will be April 25th at the Kroger at 9225 Kingston Pike - More info to come.

Before then, if you want to dispose of any medications, the Knoxville Police Department - TN, the University of Tennessee Police Department, and many pharmacies have medication drop offs.
Find a location near you: apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/main?execution=e1s1

03/25/2026

Ashley, our ACES project director, was featured on Our Daily Bread CACFP podcast where she talked about creating experiences and environments where children, especially those that have experienced trauma, can feel supported and safe.

They also discussed how childhood experiences affect our adult lives.

Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erTnqe1Cvj0

03/24/2026

At today's coalition meeting, Stephanie Strutner, CEO of the Prevention Alliance of Tennessee, and Andrew Roberto - Knoxville City Council, District 2, former Vice Mayor, taught how to be better advocates for the prevention-related issues that matter to us.

Thank you to everyone who participated! Join us April 28th, for our next Community Coalition Meeting.

03/21/2026

Let's talk about binge drinking!

If you or someone you know binge drinks and would like help quitting, call the lifeline 865-410-9527
Local Resources: metrodrug.org/resources/

03/18/2026

Kratom is today's substance of focus for national drug and alcohol fact week.

Share this post with someone who might benefit from the information!

For local resources: https://metrodrug.org/resources/
For treatment, call the lifeline: 865-410-9527

03/15/2026

It's National Drug and alcohol Facts week, and today we're featuring prescription stimulants.

For substance misuse treatment call our lifeline: 865-410-9527
For local resources: https://metrodrug.org/resources/

03/12/2026

What a week at Metro Drug Coalition!

🤝 Day of Hope Prayer Breakfast

⚫ Honoring Black Balloon day

🎻 Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Wellness Quartet concert

🦺 Joined Knox Area Rescue Ministries and Keep Knoxville Beautiful for a cleanup of the areas near our building

🏘️ Tour with Cumberland Heights main campus, ARCH Academy campus, and Still Waters Recovery

📹 Day of Hope Interview with WVLT

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Class with KnoxWorx about Healthy Ways to Cope

🏡 Tour with APEX Recovery Rehab in Brentwood and Columbia TN

💊 Overdose Awareness Training at South College's nursing program with Kristi from ASAP of Anderson

🌼 Flourish Recovery Workforce Academy training on the Addiction Severity Index

03/10/2026

Hope Lives Here! Today we came together as a community to celebrate this year's Day of Hope with a prayer breakfast.

Hope is a source of strength and motivation for those facing mental health and substance misuse challenges. Hope gives many the strength to overcome hurdles in their lives or support the needs of a loved one.

Thank you to everyone who made Day of Hope happen!
Fountain City United Methodist Church
Celebrate Recovery North
Seth Charles
TESS HENRY MUSIC
Our Metro Drug Coalition Team
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

03/08/2026

Day of Hope is next week and Wesley shares how he’s found hope the in community!

The hope of new beginnings and possibilities is powerful, especially for those struggling with substance misuse.

Celebrate Day of Hope with us!

📅 March 10, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
📍 Fountain City Methodist Church
212 Hotel Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918

Reserve your spot at: metrodrug.org/dayofhope (link in bio)

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530 W 5th Avenue
Knoxville, TN
37917

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

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Website

http://metrodrug.org/

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