Knoxville’s 2026 International Overdose Awareness Day
Join us on August 31st at Market Square!
Join us from 3:00-7:00 pm to remember those we have lost to overdose and to celebrate life.
All proceeds from the event benefit Metro Drug Coalition’s Recovery Housing Support Fund, which provides scholarships for individuals to enter a safe and supportive place to further their recovery process.
International Overdose Awareness Day 2026
WHEN: August 31st, 2026
3:00-7:00PM
WHERE: Market Square, Knoxville, TN
Event is Free
What to Expect
Live Entertainment | Interactive Games and Activities | Made to Order IOAD T-shirts | Vendors | Recovery Fair | Resources | & More
3:00 pm – Honor Guard and Opening Statement
3:30 pm – Tess Henry
4:30 pm – Believe Me Captain
5:30 pm – Leanna Firestone
IOAD T-shirt Pre-Orders
Preorder your IOAD 2026 T-Shirt.
Orders can be picked up at Market Square the day of the event.
Last day for preorders is August 15th.
2026 Live Music Lineup
Tess Henry
3:30 PM
Chillbillies
4:30 PM
Leanna Firestone
5:30 PM
Night-Before Overdose Support Group Memorial Gathering
If you’ve lost a loved one to overdose, you’re invited to a local group memorial gathering to kick off International Overdose Awareness Day.
Please bring a photo that you remember them by! Plus, enjoy a potluck sponsored by MDC.
WHEN: August 30th, 2026 at 2:30 PM
WHERE: Suttree Landing Park, 1001 Waterfront Dr. Knoxville, TN
RSVP at 865-549-0590
Our 2026 Sponsors
Sponsorships and Vendor Booths
Vendor booths and Sponsorship Opportunities are currently available for organizations interested in joining us for International Overdose Awareness Day.
All proceeds from the event benefit Metro Drug Coalition’s Recovery Housing Support Fund, which provides scholarships allowing individuals in recovery to enter safe and supportive recovery housing.
Vendor booths and Sponsorship Opportunities are now full. Thank you to everyone who signed up.
