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SUMMARY:FLOURISH Training: Working with Criminal Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Working with justice-involved clients can be challenging; oftentimes\, reality is skewed by distorted thinking due to substance use\, mental illness\, and/or criminal behavior. It is important to recognize how thinking errors and criminal thinking patterns can interfere with effective interventions.  \n\n\n\nIn this training\, participants will learn how to recognize these distorted thought processes and help clients overcome them. Dr. Patterson will utilize didactic discussion and multimedia to provide examples of thinking errors. Additionally\, she will share modalities and methods that have been proven to be effective with this population of clients.  \n\n\n\nThe Working with Criminal Thinking training will be held at the Gateway (530 W. 5th Ave) on Friday\, October 30th from 9 AM – 4 PM.  \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided by the East Tennessee Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (ETAADAC). Participants will be awarded a certificate of completion for 6 continuing education hours. 
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/flourish-training-working-with-criminal-thinking/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261029T153000
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SUMMARY:Financial Literacy Course
DESCRIPTION:Savings and Investments  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed to empower students with essential knowledge about savings and investing fundamentals. Participants will gain practical insights into budgeting\, saving strategies\, and introductory concepts in investing to help them make informed financial decisions for their future.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/financial-literacy-course-5/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261027T113000
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DTSTAMP:20261022T153119Z
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SUMMARY:October Community Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Community Coalition meets at 11:30am on the fourth Tuesday of every month (except for January and December). \n\n\n\nWhere: The Gateway – 530 W. Fifth Ave.\, Knoxville\, TN 37917. *Parking is limited so please park at St. John’s Lutheran Church – 544 N Broadway \n\n\n\nCost: Free – RSVP by October 22nd below. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Community Coalition? The Community Coalition consists of ANY individual in or around Knoxville that wants to help create a healthy and safe community free of substance misuse. Participation can increase knowledge of substance misuse and the tough issues our community is facing today. Each year\, members of the Coalition create goals and projects focused on community education and reducing substance misuse in Knoxville. Anyone interested in making a positive impact in the community through prevention activities is encouraged to attend. A few hours of your time each month can make a big difference! By working together\, we can create positive\, lasting changes in Knoxville. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email Bethany Lemons at blemons@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/october-community-coalition-meeting/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260908T163426Z
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SUMMARY:DEA Medication Takeback
DESCRIPTION:Bring your unused\, unwanted\, and expired household medications! \n\n\n\nNo questions asked. Items dropped off are kept anonymous. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMetro Drug Coalition partners with local law enforcement to reduce the number of unused\, unwanted\, and expired medications in homes around our community.  \n\n\n\nDisposing of your medications properly reduces the risk of substance misuse and environmental harm caused by flushing or throwing medications away improperly.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat is accepted: \n\n\n\n\nAll household prescription and over-the-counter medications (including narcotics)\n\n\n\nLiquid medications\n\n\n\nOintments\, lotions\, drops\n\n\n\nPet medications\n\n\n\nSyringes/medical sharps (including EpiPens)\n\n\n\nExpired Narcan/Naloxone\n\n\n\n\nFor medication drop boxes or Take Back events near you\, visit deadiversion.usdoj.govrg.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/takeback/
LOCATION:Food City\, 7608 Mountain Grove Dr.\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37920\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261022T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261022T163000
DTSTAMP:20261005T172247Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Literacy Course
DESCRIPTION:Debt Management  \n\n\n\nParticipants will explore common reasons why people find themselves in debt and the most common types of debt. They will also describe the value of using debt management strategies such as loan consolidation\, budgeting\, and debt management plans. Finally\, participants will compare various debt management solutions and create a personal plan about how to manage their debt.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/financial-literacy-course-4/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T235959
DTSTAMP:20261005T171401Z
CREATED:20261005T170555Z
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SUMMARY:GameDay at the Gateway
DESCRIPTION:Join us on game day for a tailgate & watch party! This week’s game Tennessee vs Alabama \n\n\n\nDoors open 30 minutes before kickoff \n\n\n\nThis tailgate is sponsored by Oxford House
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/gameday-at-the-gateway-2/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T163000
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SUMMARY:Financial Literacy Course
DESCRIPTION:Buying a Car \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn about the costs of car ownership\, outside of a monthly car payment\, to distinguish between the listed price and the actual price of a vehicle. They will also learn to determine how much they can budget toward a car payment and discuss different payment options to decide which is right for them. Finally\, participants will demonstrate how to evaluate a loan and apply what they’ve learned to “shopping around” and contract negotiations.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/financial-literacy-course-3/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261010T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261010T235959
DTSTAMP:20261005T170344Z
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SUMMARY:Gameday at the Gateway
DESCRIPTION:Join us on game day for a tailgate & watch party! This week’s game: Tennessee vs Arkansas  \n\n\n\nDoors open 30 minutes before kickoff \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis tailgate is sponsored by RCN
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/gameday-at-the-gateway/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261008T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261008T163000
DTSTAMP:20261005T172251Z
CREATED:20260925T163957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T172251Z
UID:25425-1791473400-1791477000@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:Financial Literacy Course
DESCRIPTION:Budgeting \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, participants will understand the value of creating a budget\, and learn strategies to build a simple budget and pay off debt. They will also learn some core habits to practice and maintain financial health.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/financial-literacy-course-2/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261001T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261001T163000
DTSTAMP:20260925T205528Z
CREATED:20260925T163514Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Literacy Course
DESCRIPTION:Credit Repair and Management \n\n\n\nYour credit can open doors to financial opportunities. In this workshop\, you’ll learn how credit works\, what impacts your credit score\, and practical strategies for building\, improving\, and maintaining healthy credit. Whether you’re starting from scratch or working to repair your credit\, you’ll leave with the knowledge and tools to make informed financial decisions.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/financial-literacy-course/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260925T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260925T163000
DTSTAMP:20260904T170947Z
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SUMMARY:Free Community Concert with Stripmall Ballads
DESCRIPTION:Free Community Concert at the Gateway \n\n\n\nOpen to all members of our community \n\n\n\nStripmall Ballads is the haunted\, dust-blown project of Phillips Saylor Wisor\, a songwriter wandering the backroads between myth and memory. Stripmall Ballads doesn’t just sing about the margins; with Everybody Wins\, Wisor writes their gospel. \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nAdditional Parking at St. Johns Lutheran Church at 544 North Broadway
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/f-stripmall-ballads/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260924T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260924T183000
DTSTAMP:20260917T140312Z
CREATED:20260714T192120Z
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SUMMARY:Thrive Fest
DESCRIPTION:Thrive Fest provides resources to empower parents to build the best foundation for their students to prosper during childhood through teaching healthy habits and choices.  \n\n\n\nThrive Fest is a free event open to all children and their caretakers.  \n\n\n\nAt Thrive Fest\, you’ll find:  \n\n\n\n\nInflatable Obstacle Course\n\n\n\nFace Painting\n\n\n\nAxe Throwing\n\n\n\nA K-Pop dance class led by Knox Pop Con\n\n\n\nPresentations & helpful resources for caretakers\n\n\n\nLight snacks & refreshments sponsored by Weigel’s\n\n\n\nMDC’s Pathfinder & More
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/thrivefest/
LOCATION:Safety City\, 165 S Concord St\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37919\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260922T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260904T170000Z
CREATED:20260511T170832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T170000Z
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SUMMARY:September 2026 Community Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Community Coalition meets at 11:30am on the fourth Tuesday of every month (except for January and December). \n\n\n\nWhere: The Gateway – 530 W. Fifth Ave.\, Knoxville\, TN 37917. *Parking is limited so please park at St. John’s Lutheran Church – 544 N Broadway \n\n\n\nCost: Free – RSVP by September 21st below. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Community Coalition? The Community Coalition consists of ANY individual in or around Knoxville that wants to help create a healthy and safe community free of substance misuse. Participation can increase knowledge of substance misuse and the tough issues our community is facing today. Each year\, members of the Coalition create goals and projects focused on community education and reducing substance misuse in Knoxville. Anyone interested in making a positive impact in the community through prevention activities is encouraged to attend. A few hours of your time each month can make a big difference! By working together\, we can create positive\, lasting changes in Knoxville. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email Bethany Lemons at blemons@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/september-2026-community-coalition-meeting/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260903T153000
DTSTAMP:20260527T200331Z
CREATED:20260518T173450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T200331Z
UID:24658-1788429600-1788449400@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:FLOURISH: Compassion Fatigue in the Recovery Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 3 for Part Two of our Summer Series on Empathy and Compassion Fatigue. Morning and Afternoon sessions are available. \n\n\n\nThis series will help professionals identify practical and sustainable ways to practice empathy and compassion\, both with our clients and with ourselves. In Part Two\, Barbara Mooney\, LCSW\, will teach professionals to identify early warning signs of compassion fatigue and apply realistic\, nervous-system-based self-care practices. Participants will explore myths that increase shame and self-blame and practice implementing experiential regulation strategies that can be used at work. \n\n\n\nThere are two session options\, 10 am – 12 pm OR 1 pm – 3 pm. Each participant only needs to attend one session to receive two hours of continuing education credits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/flourish-compassion-fatigue-in-the-recovery-workforce/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260831T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260831T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T205115Z
CREATED:20260522T195420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T205115Z
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SUMMARY:International Overdose Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for IOAD 2026 in Market Square!  \n\n\n\nVisit our page for details and sponsorship opportunities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVendor Booths
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/international-overdose-awareness-day/
LOCATION:Market Square\, Knoxville\, Tennessee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260825T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T200247Z
CREATED:20260511T154938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T200247Z
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SUMMARY:August 2026 Community Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Community Coalition meets at 11:30am on the fourth Tuesday of every month (except for January and December). \n\n\n\nWhere: The Gateway – 530 W. Fifth Ave.\, Knoxville\, TN 37917. *Parking is limited so please park at St. John’s Lutheran Church – 544 N Broadway \n\n\n\nCost: Free – RSVP by August 21st below. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Community Coalition? The Community Coalition consists of ANY individual in or around Knoxville that wants to help create a healthy and safe community free of substance misuse. Participation can increase knowledge of substance misuse and the tough issues our community is facing today. Each year\, members of the Coalition create goals and projects focused on community education and reducing substance misuse in Knoxville. Anyone interested in making a positive impact in the community through prevention activities is encouraged to attend. A few hours of your time each month can make a big difference! By working together\, we can create positive\, lasting changes in Knoxville. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email Bethany Lemons at blemons@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/24607/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260824T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T200243Z
CREATED:20260511T143634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T200243Z
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SUMMARY:CPRS Training | Building Hope
DESCRIPTION:Building Hope: Understanding Motivation and Behavior Change \n\n\n\nThis training is designed to be continuing education for current CPRS or other recovery professionals. This may not be substituted for the state’s Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n530 W Fifth Ave\, Knoxville\, TN 37917* \n\n\n\n*Parking is limited so please park at St. John’s Lutheran Church – 544 N Broadway \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTrainings sponsored by Cornerstone of Recovery
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/cprs-training-building-hope-the-science-of-motivation-and-behavior-change/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W Fifth Ave.\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260728T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260622T174146Z
CREATED:20260511T153528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T174146Z
UID:24600-1785238200-1785243600@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:July Community Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Community Coalition meets at 11:30am on the fourth Tuesday every month (except for January and December). \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, July 28\, 2026 from 11:30am – 1:00pm.  \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP by July 23rd. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhere: The Gateway – 530 W. Fifth Ave.\, Knoxville\, TN 37917.  \n\n\n\n*Parking is limited so please park at St. John’s Lutheran Church – 544 N Broadway \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCost: Free – RSVP below. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Community Coalition? The Community Coalition consists of ANY individual in or around Knoxville that wants to help create a healthy and safe community free of substance misuse. Participation can increase knowledge of substance misuse and the tough issues our community is facing today. Each year\, members of the Coalition create goals and projects focused on community education and reducing substance misuse in Knoxville. Anyone interested in making a positive impact in the community through prevention activities is encouraged to attend. A few hours of your time each month can make a big difference! By working together\, we can create positive\, lasting changes in Knoxville. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email Bethany Lemons at blemons@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/july-community-coalition-meeting/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260714T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260714T193000
DTSTAMP:20260706T131432Z
CREATED:20260622T153830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T131432Z
UID:24888-1784050200-1784057400@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:Recovery House Managers Academy
DESCRIPTION:Our next session of House Manager Academy starts July 14th and will be each Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:30 pm until September 15th. \n\n\n\n\nThis sessions schedule: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 14: Suicide Prevention  - Anne Young \n\n\n\nJuly 21: Active Listening/Motivational Interviewing – Scott Payne\n\n\n\nJuly 28: House Manager Tips -  Reico Hopewell \n\n\n\nAugust 4: Overdose Prevention  – Troie Webb\n\n\n\nAugust 11: Boundaries and Role Clarity  – Katina Wood and Becky Paris\n\n\n\nAugust 18: Compassion Fatigue/Burnout and Self-Care – Caitlyn Barger and Anika Gaskill \n\n\n\nAugust 25: Conflict Resolution/Mediation- Marlana Smartt-Byrge \n\n\n\nSeptember 1: Trauma-Informed House Management  – Caitlyn Barger\n\n\n\nSeptember 8: Ethics  - Brandon Styles \n\n\n\nSeptember 15: Professionalism and Next Steps  – Webster Bailey and Anne Young \n\n\n\n\n\nContact hours and a certificate of completion are available upon completion of classes \n\n\n\n\nRegister by emailing ayoung@metrodrug.org or cbarger@metrodrug.org with your  \n\n\n\n\n\nName\n\n\n\nPhone \n\n\n\nEmail\n\n\n\nName of House\n\n\n\nHouse Owner or Supervisor
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/recovery-house-managers-academy/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260629T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194548Z
CREATED:20260511T141540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T194548Z
UID:24584-1782736200-1782748800@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:CPRS Training Series | Addiction: Fast & Fake\, Recovery: Slow and Strong
DESCRIPTION:The science behind relapse + recovery skills \n\n\n\nThis training is designed to be continuing education for current CPRS or other recovery professionals. This may not be substituted for the state’s Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training. \n\n\n\nTrainings sponsored by Cornerstone of Recovery \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n530 W Fifth Ave\, Knoxville\, TN 37917  \n\n\n\n*Parking is limited so please park at St. John’s Lutheran Church – 544 N Broadway
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/cprs-training-series-the-science-behind-relapse-and-recovery-skills/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W Fifth Ave.\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260626T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T144650Z
CREATED:20260617T141630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T144650Z
UID:24852-1782464400-1782477000@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:REACH Community Impact Summit
DESCRIPTION:MDC is co-hosting the Knoxville Community Impact Summit from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Gateway Recovery Community Center. We’ll have panel discussions with experts from around the region on overdose prevention\, opioid settlement fund strategies\, and reducing stigma around substance use disorder – moderated by Dr. Stephen Loyd. \n\n\n\nAt 12:30 p.m.\, we’re cutting the ribbon on a new Naloxone vending machine outside our building that will provide free\, no-barrier access to life-saving medication for anyone who needs it – any time\, day or night. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/reach-community-impact-summit/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260623T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260622T174253Z
CREATED:20260511T152940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T174253Z
UID:24593-1782214200-1782219600@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:June 2026 Community Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting does not have a virtual option because the agenda largely consists of networking and other in-person activities. \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, June 23\, 2026 from 11:30am – 1:00pm. Please RSVP by June 18th. \n\n\n\nThe Community Coalition meets at 11:30am on the fourth Tuesday every month (except for January and December). \n\n\n\nWhere: The Gateway – 530 W. Fifth Ave.\, Knoxville\, TN 37917. *Parking is limited so please park at St. John’s Lutheran Church – 544 N Broadway \n\n\n\nCost: Free – RSVP below. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Community Coalition? The Community Coalition consists of ANY individual in or around Knoxville that wants to help create a healthy and safe community free of substance misuse. Participation can increase knowledge of substance misuse and the tough issues our community is facing today. Each year\, members of the Coalition create goals and projects focused on community education and reducing substance misuse in Knoxville. Anyone interested in making a positive impact in the community through prevention activities is encouraged to attend. A few hours of your time each month can make a big difference! By working together\, we can create positive\, lasting changes in Knoxville. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email Bethany Lemons at blemons@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/june-2026-community-coalition-meeting/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260616T163000
DTSTAMP:20260527T193128Z
CREATED:20260518T190234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T193128Z
UID:24671-1781600400-1781627400@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid Training 
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify\, understand and respond to the signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. \n\n\n\nThis training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who many be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to appropriate care. \n\n\n\nThis training is available free of charge to anyone within MDC’s service area\, which includes Knoxville and the surrounding 15 counties.  \n\n\n\nThe deadline to register is June 11. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/adult-mental-health-first-aid-training/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260611T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T193210Z
CREATED:20260518T175056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T193210Z
UID:24660-1781172000-1781190000@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:FLOURISH: Empathy and Communication in the Recovery Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 11 for Part One of our Summer Series on Empathy and Compassion Fatigue. Morning and Afternoon sessions are available. \n\n\n\nThis series will help professionals identify practical and sustainable ways to practice empathy and compassion\, both with our clients and with ourselves.  \n\n\n\nIn Part One\, Barbara Mooney\, LCSW\, will explore how empathetic practice can impact client outcomes. Participants will learn Motivational Interviewing techniques to enhance engagement and discuss common communication blocks in treatment settings. Participants will be given examples of experiential practices to strengthen empathetic presence and attunement. \n\n\n\nThere are two session options\, 10 am – 12 pm OR 1 pm – 3 pm. Please only register for one session. Each participant only needs to attend one session to recieve two hours of continuing education credits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/flourish-empathy-and-communication-in-the-recovery-workforce/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260526T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260310T182006Z
CREATED:20260310T181958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T182006Z
UID:24362-1779795000-1779800400@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:May 2026 Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting does not have a virtual option because the agenda largely consists of networking and other in-person activities. \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, May 26\, 2026 from 11:30am – 1:00pm. Please RSVP by May 22. \n\n\n\nThe Community Coalition meets at 11:30am on the fourth Tuesday every month (except for January and December). \n\n\n\nWhere: The Gateway – 530 W. Fifth Ave.\, Knoxville\, TN 37917. Parking is available less than a block away at St. John’s Lutheran Church\, 544 N. Broadway St.\, Knoxville\, TN 37917. \n\n\n\nTo receive updates or changes regarding Community Coalition meetings\, please subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here and keep up with us on Facebook. \n\n\n\nCost: Free – RSVP below. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Community Coalition? The Community Coalition consists of ANY individual in or around Knoxville that wants to help create a healthy and safe community free of substance misuse. Participation can increase knowledge of substance misuse and the tough issues our community is facing today. Each year\, members of the Coalition create goals and projects focused on community education and reducing substance misuse in Knoxville. Anyone interested in making a positive impact in the community through prevention activities is encouraged to attend. A few hours of your time each month can make a big difference! By working together\, we can create positive\, lasting changes in Knoxville. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email Bethany Lemons at blemons@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550. \n\n\n\nPARKING FOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS HELD AT THE GATEWAY IS LESS THAN A BLOCK AWAY AT ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (544 N BROADWAY).
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/may-2026-coalition-meeting/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T200334Z
CREATED:20260515T164327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T200334Z
UID:24655-1779454800-1779465600@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:Workforce Re-Entry Bus
DESCRIPTION:The Re-Entry Bus is coming to the Gateway help prepare anyone in our community who wants to enter the workplace.  \n\n\n\nThey will be providing: \n\n\n\n\nResumes\n\n\n\nWorkforce training\n\n\n\nInterview prep\n\n\n\nand more\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOpen to anyone entering the workforce.  
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/workforce-re-entry-bus/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260310T180756Z
CREATED:20260310T174126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T180756Z
UID:24358-1779278400-1779282000@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:May KSO Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/may-kso-concert/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T135310Z
CREATED:20260331T140236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T135310Z
UID:24501-1777474800-1777482000@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:Fentanyl Awareness Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’re joining hundreds of organizations nationwide to protect lives from the dangers of illicit fentanyl. While recent data shows some progress in reducing overdose deaths\, fentanyl remains a critical threat to our communities—especially our youth. Nearly half of teens don’t know that deadly fentanyl is used to make fake prescription pills sold on social media and in neighborhoods across the country. \n\n\n\nWhen? April 29\, 2026 / 3:00 – 5:00 PM \n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\n3:00: Proclamations & Introductions \n\n\n\n3:15: Song of Charlie  \n\n\n\n3:45: Adam Gray TBI Knoxville \n\n\n\n4:00: Brandon Styles   \n\n\n\n4:20: Closing statements and networking to follow
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/fentanyl-awareness-day/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260428T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260310T180845Z
CREATED:20260310T173159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T180845Z
UID:24352-1777375800-1777381200@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:April 2026 Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting does not have a virtual option because the agenda largely consists of networking and other in-person activities. \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, April 28\, 2026 from 11:30am – 1:00pm. Please RSVP by April 24. \n\n\n\nThe Community Coalition meets at 11:30am on the fourth Tuesday every month (except for January and December). \n\n\n\nWhere: The Gateway – 530 W. Fifth Ave.\, Knoxville\, TN 37917. Parking is available less than a block away at St. John’s Lutheran Church\, 544 N. Broadway St.\, Knoxville\, TN 37917. \n\n\n\nTo receive updates or changes regarding Community Coalition meetings\, please subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here and keep up with us on Facebook. \n\n\n\nCost: Free – RSVP below. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Community Coalition? The Community Coalition consists of ANY individual in or around Knoxville that wants to help create a healthy and safe community free of substance misuse. Participation can increase knowledge of substance misuse and the tough issues our community is facing today. Each year\, members of the Coalition create goals and projects focused on community education and reducing substance misuse in Knoxville. Anyone interested in making a positive impact in the community through prevention activities is encouraged to attend. A few hours of your time each month can make a big difference! By working together\, we can create positive\, lasting changes in Knoxville. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email Bethany Lemons at blemons@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550. \n\n\n\nPARKING FOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS HELD AT THE GATEWAY IS LESS THAN A BLOCK AWAY AT ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (544 N BROADWAY).
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/april-2026-coalition-meeting/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260428T153000
DTSTAMP:20260324T152828Z
CREATED:20260323T144038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152828Z
UID:24467-1777363200-1777390200@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:Healing Starts Here: A Community Response to ACEs
DESCRIPTION:Healing Starts Here: A Community Response to ACEs\n\n\n\nTraining for using Positive Childhood Experiences to reduce ACE impacts and strengthen child\, family\, and long-term community wellbeing. \n\n\n\nJoin the Community Health Council and Metro Drug Coalition for a one-day conference focused on strengthening trauma-informed practice\, workforce resilience\, and community collaboration to support children and families. \n\n\n\nThe conference runs from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM and will feature a keynote address from Pennie Cox of Metro Drug Coalition\, a veteran and leader in trauma-responsive systems work. Pennie will speak on care coordination\, compassion fatigue\, and sustaining those who serve in trauma-impacted environments.Participants will engage in two rounds of breakout sessions across three learning tracks: \n\n\n\n\n• Emergency Responders & Frontline Worker Resilience• Volunteer and Community-Based Support Networks• Mental Health and Wellbeing \n\n\n\n\nThe day will conclude with a cross-sector panel exploring practical strategies communities can use to promote Positive Childhood Experiences and strengthen protective systems for children.This conference is designed for practitioners\, emergency responders\, community leaders\, educators\, healthcare professionals\, and volunteers committed to building stronger\, more connected systems of care. \n\n\n\nNote: We have limited spots for tabling at the event. If you or your organization would like to be considered\, please register as a vendor and a member of our committee will reach out to confirm details. Vendors will be asked to be onsite from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM but may attend breakout sessions. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/acesconference/
LOCATION:Knoxville Expo Center\, 5441 Clinton Highway\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37912
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