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SUMMARY:April KSO Concert
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URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/april-kso-concert/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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SUMMARY:UTK Medication Take Back Event
DESCRIPTION:Metro Drug Coalition is proud to partner with UTPD to reduce the number of unused\, unwanted\, and expired medications in homes around our community. Disposing of your medications properly reduces the risk of substance misuse and environmental harm caused by flushing or throwing medications away improperly. Items dropped off are kept anonymous and no questions asked. \n\n\n\nLearn more about this event and what items are accepted by clicking here.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/utk-medication-take-back-event/
LOCATION:UT – Hodges Library\, 1015 Volunteer Blvd\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37996
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260423T100000
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SUMMARY:Flourish: Group Engagement
DESCRIPTION:The FLOURISH Recovery Workforce Academy will be hosting Dr. Frances Patterson for a FREE training on group engagement. \n\n\n\nJoin us on April 23\, 2026 for Dr. Patterson’s presentation on Group Engagement. We will offer two 2-hour sessions of this free training; Session One will be held from 10 am-12 pm\, and Session Two will be held from 1 pm-3 pm. Please only register for one session\, and have each attendee complete their own registration. \n\n\n\nGroup is a powerful\, dynamic process. By creating a safe and supportive environment and being prepared for group\, facilitators can help individuals move toward healthy change. By fostering engagement and promoting confidentiality\, you can facilitate an environment where every participant has the opportunity to grow. Its effectiveness hinges on several key factors: the power of the circle\, the preparation of both the environment and the facilitator\, and the ability to navigate diverse individual challenges. In this presentation\, Dr. Patterson will explore the essential elements of group\, including what happens before and during the group sessions\, and how to address challenges as they arise. Some engaging group ice breakers will be included in the presentation.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/flourish-group-engagement/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260425T100000
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SUMMARY:DEA National Take Back
DESCRIPTION:Metro Drug Coalition is proud to partner with KPD and KFD to reduce the number of unused\, unwanted\, and expired medications in homes around our community. Disposing of your medications properly reduces the risk of substance misuse and environmental harm caused by flushing or throwing medications away improperly. Items dropped off are kept anonymous and no questions asked. \n\n\n\nLearn more about this event and what items are accepted by clicking here.
URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/dea-national-take-back/
LOCATION:Tennessee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260427T123000
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SUMMARY:CPRS Training Series: Lived ExPEERience with Purpose: Turning Story Into Skill
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URL:https://metrodrug.org/event/cprs-training-series-lived-expeerience-with-purpose-turning-story-into-skill/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 530 W 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260428T080000
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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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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:20260429T150000
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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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