Monroe County Prevention & Wellness Coalition

04/17/2026

📢 ATTENTION HDCP RETAILERS: Upcoming Licensing Deadline

Retailers currently selling hemp-derived cannabinoid products (HDCPs) in Tennessee: Please be advised of significant regulatory changes.

Under Public Chapter 526, oversight of HDCPs has transferred to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC).

Key Information for Retailers:

License Expiration: All current HDCP licenses issued by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture will expire on June 30, 2026.

New Requirement: To continue selling these products legally, you must obtain a new TABC HDCP License effective July 1, 2026.

Action Required: Apply early through the TABC to avoid a lapse in compliance, potential fines, or disruptions to tax requirements.

Compliance Reminders:

All purchasers must be 21 years of age or older.

Selling without a valid license is a crime and carries penalties including fines and potential jail time.

For questions regarding the new licensing process, please contact the TABC at tabc.info@tn.gov.

04/17/2026

🚗✨ Prom night is unforgettable—don’t let it become unthinkable.
If you’re celebrating, plan ahead: designate a sober driver, call a parent, or use a ride share.
📅 Prom Promise: No drinking and driving.
Let’s make sure everyone comes back Monday. 💙

04/17/2026

You don’t have to go through it alone. Help is always available—call or text 988 anytime, day or night. 💛 #988

04/17/2026

Honored to get to chat with this amazing group today!

04/17/2026

Need a CPR class? Check out our friends Notchey Creek Fire-Rescue!

💥CPR CLASS SIGN UP TODAY!💥

04/14/2026

📞🚓 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (2026) 🚑🚒
This week, we recognize the calm voices behind the chaos—the 911 dispatchers and telecommunicators who answer the call when it matters most. Their quick thinking, compassion, and dedication help save lives every single day.
💛 Thank you for being the first first responders. Monroe County Emergency Services - 911

04/10/2026

Jacob, an active and long standing member of the SQHS youth coalition, is amazing!! We truly believe there is NOTHING this young man can’t do once he puts his mind to it!!! Congrats Jacob!! We are SO proud of you!!!!👏🏼 🎉🎊

Jacob Kirkland, a senior at Sequoyah High School, was recognized at the April Board Meeting. He is the first Monroe County student to achieve the Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction. We are proud of this incredible achievement. Congratulations, Jacob!

04/09/2026

If you know our Coalition Director AT ALL- you know the dangers of Kratom have been her soapbox for the last few years. The PWC, the Prevention Alliance of Tennessee and coalitions across our state have been advocating for a ban!! She received a text yesterday when it passed and was so thankful!! Now let’s get it signed and enacted!

The legislation is named "Matthew Davenport's Law" after a 27-year-old who died from taking kratom along with prescribed, daily medicine. https://www.wate.com/news/tennessee/tennessee-house-passes-bill-to-ban-kratom-named-after-chattanooga-man/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WATE_6_On_Your_Side

04/09/2026

📵🚗 April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
One text. One glance. One life changed forever.
Put the phone down, focus on the road, and arrive safely.

✅ Eyes up.
✅ Phone down.
✅ Drive safe.

04/09/2026

🏆 We are having a great time at the MoCo Games! It is wonderful to see all three high schools gathered together and celebrating so much local talent.
The PWC booth is set up and ready for our "Please Return On Monday" (PROM) banner signing. We love seeing students from every school stopping by to sign their school's banner and making the pledge to stay safe and look out for one another this prom season.
Keep an eye on our page—we will be posting the photos from the selfie stations soon!

04/08/2026

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month, we recognize the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Prevention starts with supporting parents and caregivers. By providing families with the tools and resources they need to navigate challenges, we can ensure every child grows up in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment.