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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:20260728T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260728T130000
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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:20260824T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T200243Z
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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:20260825T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260825T130000
DTSTAMP: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: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:20260903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260903T153000
DTSTAMP:20260527T200331Z
CREATED:20260518T173450Z
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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:20260922T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260904T170000Z
CREATED:20260511T170832Z
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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:20260924T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260924T183000
DTSTAMP:20260917T140312Z
CREATED:20260714T192120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T140312Z
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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:20260925T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260925T163000
DTSTAMP:20260904T170947Z
CREATED:20260904T170945Z
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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:20261001T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261001T163000
DTSTAMP:20260925T205528Z
CREATED:20260925T163514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T205528Z
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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:20261008T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261008T163000
DTSTAMP:20261005T172251Z
CREATED:20260925T163957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T172251Z
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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:20261010T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261010T235959
DTSTAMP:20261005T170344Z
CREATED:20261005T170343Z
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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:20261015T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T163000
DTSTAMP:20261005T172249Z
CREATED:20260925T164325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T172249Z
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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:20261017T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T235959
DTSTAMP:20261005T171401Z
CREATED:20261005T170555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T171401Z
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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:20261022T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261022T163000
DTSTAMP:20261005T172247Z
CREATED:20260925T164656Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260908T163426Z
CREATED:20260908T160650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T163426Z
UID:25375-1792836000-1792850400@metrodrug.org
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:20261027T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261027T130000
DTSTAMP:20261022T153119Z
CREATED:20260511T173126Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20261029T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261029T163000
DTSTAMP:20261005T172244Z
CREATED:20260925T165413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T172244Z
UID:25431-1793287800-1793291400@metrodrug.org
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:20261030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261030T160000
DTSTAMP:20261005T184005Z
CREATED:20260924T153403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T184005Z
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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:20261105T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261105T163000
DTSTAMP:20261005T172243Z
CREATED:20260925T203823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T172243Z
UID:25432-1793892600-1793896200@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:Financial Literacy Course
DESCRIPTION: Effects of Financial Stress \n\n\n\nFinancial stress can impact more than just your wallet; it can affect your physical health\, mental well-being\, relationships\, and overall quality of life. In this workshop\, you’ll explore the causes and effects of financial stress\, learn healthy coping strategies\, and discover practical steps to build financial confidence and reduce stress over time.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/financial-literacy-course-6/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261107T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261107T235959
DTSTAMP:20261005T171228Z
CREATED:20261005T171227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T171228Z
UID:25468-1794009600-1794095999@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:GameDay at the Gateway
DESCRIPTION:Join us on game day for a tailgate & watch party! This week’s game Tennessee vs Kentucky \n\n\n\nDoors open 30 minutes before kickoff \n\n\n\nThis tailgate is sponsored by Apex Recovery
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/gameday-at-the-gateway-5/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261109T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260904T170229Z
CREATED:20260511T145118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T170229Z
UID:24590-1794227400-1794240000@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:CPRS Training Series | Professionalism\, Power\, and Peer Ethics
DESCRIPTION:Professionalism\, Power\, and Peer Ethics – How to be the support clients deserve \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-series-professionalism-power-and-peer-ethics-how-to-be-the-support-clients-deserve/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261112T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260925T205032Z
CREATED:20260925T204733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T205032Z
UID:25435-1794497400-1794501000@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:Financial Literacy Course
DESCRIPTION: Topic decided by Participants 
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/financial-literacy-course-7/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260924T153119Z
CREATED:20260924T153105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T153119Z
UID:25416-1794571200-1794585600@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Connections\, Stronger Community
DESCRIPTION:Join All4Knox\, UT SMART\, TACDL\, and Metro Drug Coalition for a CLE event connecting defense attorneys with Knox County’s court systems\, diversion partners\, treatment providers\, and recovery support services.  \n\n\n\nWho should attend? Defense attorneys seeking to better their understanding of judicial diversion opportunities and the substance use disorder resource ecosystem. \n\n\n\n2 CLE Credits will be provided (1 General\, 1 Ethics) \n\n\n\nAttorneys – $15 (Registration includes ticket\, lunch\, and certificate for 2 CLE credits) \n\n\n\nVendors – $40 (Registration includes vendor space\, chairs\, and lunch; tables are limited and will be provided on a first-come\, first-serve basis)
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/stronger-connections-stronger-community/
LOCATION:Knoxville City County Building\, 400 Main St SW\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37902\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261119T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260925T205328Z
CREATED:20260925T205325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T205328Z
UID:25437-1795102200-1795105800@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:Financial Literacy Course
DESCRIPTION:Financial Wellness Bingo \n\n\n\nLearning about money doesn’t have to be boring! Join us for an interactive game of Financial Wellness Bingo where you’ll test your knowledge of budgeting\, saving\, credit\, fraud prevention\, and more while competing for prizes. It’s a fun and engaging way to build financial confidence\, learn practical money tips\, and connect with others.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/financial-literacy-course-8/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261121T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261121T235959
DTSTAMP:20261005T171226Z
CREATED:20261005T171224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T171226Z
UID:25469-1795219200-1795305599@metrodrug.org
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\nThis tailgate is sponsored by Integrity House
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/gameday-at-the-gateway-4/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261124T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260904T170127Z
CREATED:20260511T174524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T170127Z
UID:24624-1795519800-1795525200@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:November 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/november-community-coalition-meeting/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261128T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261128T235959
DTSTAMP:20261005T171225Z
CREATED:20261005T171222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T171225Z
UID:25470-1795824000-1795910399@metrodrug.org
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\nThis tailgate is sponsored by American Addiction Centers
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/gameday-at-the-gateway-3/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261208T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260904T171013Z
CREATED:20260511T175632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T171013Z
UID:24628-1796729400-1796734800@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:Community Coalition End of Year Social & Celebration
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 December 3rd 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/community-coalition-end-of-year-social-celebrat/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261210T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261210T160000
DTSTAMP:20261016T160754Z
CREATED:20261016T160553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T160754Z
UID:25487-1796913000-1796918400@metrodrug.org
SUMMARY:13th Annual Community Champion Awards
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for this year’s Community Champion Awards! \n\n\n\nEvery year\, Metro Drug Coalition honors the hard work of leaders in Knox County through our Community Champion Awards event. \n\n\n\nIndividuals across Knox County displaying leadership and contributions to substance misuse prevention and recovery are nominated for different Community Champion Awards by our community. \n\n\n\nClick the button below to find more event info\, and nominate an individual to receive a Community Champion Award!
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/community-champion-awards/
LOCATION:The Pavillion at Hunter Valley Farm\, 9133 Hunter Valley Ln.\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37922\, United States
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