Metro Drug Coalition

02/03/2026

Join us for all the exciting events we have going on this month!

Feb 4 - Online Mom’s Support Group* metrodrug.org/aces-support
Feb 4 - TN-ARR Operators Hour **
Feb 6 - Bingo and Group Fitness class
Feb 8 - Gameday at the Gateway metrodrug.org/events
Feb 11 - Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Concert metrodrug.org/events
Feb 13 - Karaoke and Group Fitness class
Feb 18 - Online Mom’s Support Group metrodrug.org/aces-support
Feb 20 - Bingo and Group Fitness class
Feb 24 - Community Coalition Meeting metrodrug.org/events
Feb 26 - East Tennessee Opioid Conference* metrodrug.org/etoc
Feb 27 - Karaoke and Group Fitness class

* Event requires preregistration
** UPDATE: Due to the Weather the TN-ARR Operators Hour has been moved to the first week in March

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02/02/2026

Due to the snow, the Gateway is closed today, Monday February 2nd.

Need Resources?
For treatment: 865-410-9527
Mental Health Emergency: 988
metrodrug.org/resources/recovery/

01/31/2026

Check out what we accomplished in 2025!

While this doesn't include everything we've done, it helps to show the some of the impact our efforts have made in the community.

01/30/2026

We are pleased to share a new MDC statement outlining how our primary prevention, overdose prevention and response, recovery support, and workforce efforts align with the newly announced Great American Recovery Initiative. It’s encouraging to see national priorities that reflect the coordinated, community-based approach we’ve been advancing in East Tennessee for nearly four decades. Learn more by visiting the links below:
https://metrodrug.org/great-american-recovery-initiative/

Link to White House Announcemnet:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/01/addressing-addiction-through-the-great-american-recovery-initiative/

​​Aligned with the Trump Administration’s newly released Great American Recovery Initiative (GARI)

01/30/2026

How do you when know when prevention work is working?

Elle, our chief of staff, and Bethany, our prevention coordinator explain how they know prevention efforts are effective.

01/28/2026

Congrats to Elle, our Chief of Staff, for being nominated for University of Tennessee's Volunteer 40 under 40 Class of 2026!

Recognizing alumni under the age of 40 excelling personally and professionally since completing their degree at UT.

01/28/2026

Thank you to everyone that participated in today's coalition planning retreat.

We worked on creating a plan for this year, including coming up with a vision and a mission. Each person also joined a committee focused on one of this year's areas of focus.

If you are interested in joining or have questions reach out to our coalition coordinator, Bethany, at blemons@metrodrug.org

01/27/2026

With Day of Hope approaching, Corey talks about what brings him hope.

Hope Lives Here!!

Join us in celebrating hope at our Day of Hope breakfast.

Event info and tickets at metrodrug.org/dayofhope

01/26/2026

Due to the cold weather, the start of tomorrow's coalition meeting has been pushed back to 11:30am.

The meeting will end at 1pm.

Share this with other coalition members so they stay updated!

Questions? Reach out to blemons@metrodrug.org

01/26/2026

The Gateway is closed today due to freezing weather conditions.

Need Resources?
For treatment: 865-410-9527
Mental Health Emergency: 988

metrodrug.org/resources/recovery/

01/24/2026

As we plan ahead for 2026, here are some of the community events that we loved.

Which ones were you able to attend?

01/23/2026

Join us March 10 for our Day of Hope Prayer Breakfast!

Day of Hope is a reminder of the power of hope. For many people, the hope of a better tomorrow is a source of strength and motivation. We hope for new beginnings and possibilities.

Hope Lives Here!

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

Event tickets and information at metrodrug.org/dayofhope