Cheatham County Community Enhancement Coalition

Cheatham County Community Enhancement Coalition Coalition meetings are held the first Monday of every month from 12-1PM at the Cheatham County Library (188 John Mayfield Dr Suite 200). Lunch is Served!

The mission of the Cheatham County Community Enhancement Coalition is to educate and promote community involvement in reducing alcohol, to***co, drug abuse and other health issues in Cheatham County. Who are coalition members? Community coalition members are parents, teachers, law enforcement, businesses, religious leaders, health providers and other community activists who are mobilizing at the l

ocal level to make their communities safer, healthier and drug-free. Coalitions are partnerships of the many sectors of a community which gather together collaboratively to solve the community’s problems and guide the community’s future. When they are driven by citizen identified issues, citizens become involved in all steps of the problem solving process. What are community coalitions? Coalitions have been defined as a formal arrangement for collaboration among groups or sectors of a community, in which each group retains its identity but all agree to work together toward the common goal of a safe, healthy and drug-free community. Coalitions should have deep connections to the local community
And serve as catalysts for reducing local substance abuse rates. As such, community coalitions are not prevention programs or traditional human service organizations that provide direct services. Rather they are directed by local residents and sector representatives who have a genuine voice in determining the best strategies to address local problems. Why community coalitions? Throughout the United States, community coalitions make a significant difference. Local coalitions continue to change the way that American communities respond to the threats of illegal drugs, alcohol abuse and to***co use. By mobilizing the entire community—parents, teachers, youth, police, health care providers, faith communities, business and civic leaders and others—communities can transform themselves. How do coalitions make a difference in communities? Coalition building is a smart strategy that promotes coordination and collaboration and makes efficient use of limited community resources. By connecting multiple sectors of the community in a comprehensive approach, community coalitions are achieving real outcomes.

Overdose prevention takes all of us. 💜Every conversation, every connection, and every person willing to learn can make a...
08/24/2026

Overdose prevention takes all of us. 💜
Every conversation, every connection, and every person willing to learn can make a difference. Together, we can raise awareness, reduce stigma, and help prevent overdose in our community. Interested in overdose reversal training? Join our newsletter below to stay up to date on upcoming trainings:

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Setting clear expectations about underage drinking matters—but so does making sure your teen knows they can call you whe...
08/21/2026

Setting clear expectations about underage drinking matters—but so does making sure your teen knows they can call you when they need help. 💬 We can communicate that alcohol use isn’t okay while still making safety the priority. A teen who is afraid of punishment may hesitate to reach out when a situation becomes unsafe. Set the boundary. Keep the door open. Remind them: “You can always call me.”
Need support? If you or someone you know is looking for help with substance use, treatment, or recovery resources, call or text the Tennessee REDLINE at 800-889-9789. Free, confidential referrals are available 24/7/365.

🏈🦅 War Eagle Safety Blitz! 🦅🏈Sycamore High School Football hosted its 1st War Eagle Safety Blitz, bringing important les...
08/20/2026

🏈🦅 War Eagle Safety Blitz! 🦅🏈

Sycamore High School Football hosted its 1st War Eagle Safety Blitz, bringing important lessons about making safe, healthy choices off the field into a fun and interactive setting. The Cheatham County Community Enhancement Coalition was excited to participate by leading hands-on activities that demonstrated how substance use can affect cognitive performance, coordination, decision-making, and focus—and how those effects can ultimately diminish physical and athletic performance. Thank you to Sycamore High School Football Association and team for including us in the first War Eagle Safety Blitz and for investing in the safety and well-being of your student-athletes!

Ma*****na va**ng is not risk-free for teens. Parents and caregivers can make a difference. Talk early, share accurate in...
08/19/2026

Ma*****na va**ng is not risk-free for teens. Parents and caregivers can make a difference. Talk early, share accurate information, set clear expectations about not using ma*****na, and keep the conversation going.
☎️ Need support? If you or someone you know is looking for help with substance use, treatment, or recovery resources, call or text the Tennessee REDLINE at 800-889-9789. Free, confidential referrals are available 24/7/365.

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Prevention can start right at the dinner table. 🍽️💬Regular, meaningful family time creates opportunities to connect, lis...
08/18/2026

Prevention can start right at the dinner table. 🍽️💬Regular, meaningful family time creates opportunities to connect, listen, and talk about the choices young people face. You don’t need a perfect conversation. Start small: put the phones away, ask an open-ended question, and make time to listen. Strong family connections and ongoing conversations can be an important part of preventing youth substance use.

🔗 Parents & caregivers: Find free conversation tools from SAMHSA’s Talk. They Hear You. campaign:
https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/prevention/talk-they-hear-you

08/12/2026

Our dunk tank volunteers were brave enough to take the hot seat… and y’all made sure they got DUNKED! 🎯💦
A huge thank you to every volunteer who took the plunge and helped make the day so much fun.
Who do you think had the BEST dunk?! 👀👇

💙 "You've got a friend in me"… and a movie night you won't want to miss! 🎬✨ Toy Story 5 is coming soon to CCCEC CAMP THR...
08/12/2026

💙 "You've got a friend in me"… and a movie night you won't want to miss! 🎬✨ Toy Story 5 is coming soon to CCCEC CAMP THRIVE!

WHAT AN AMAZING TIME WE HAD YESTERDAY! If you missed the Back to School Block Party, you missed out on a great time! Des...
08/12/2026

WHAT AN AMAZING TIME WE HAD YESTERDAY! If you missed the Back to School Block Party, you missed out on a great time! Despite the heat, our community showed up for our youth and had so much fun! THANK YOU to everyone who made this possible- Cheatham Juvenile Court, Cheatham County Sheriff's Office School Safety Division, Bruce's Buddies, The Quintenn Clark Foundation, Hustle Recovery, Recovery Is The New High, Cheatham County Recovery Court, Ashland City Fire Department, Tennessee Su***de Prevention Network, Cheatham County School District, Rocketown- Cheatham County, Small Town Squeeze & More, Chicken St*****rs, The Dip, Valerie Kemp, Margaret Brady Wilkerson, The Eden Center for Families, Cheatham Chamber, Cannon Kirk Ford, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt- BITZ Program, Tennessee Department of Health, Faith Community Church of the Nazarene, Heart & Hand - Cheatham County, TN Dept of Health Dental Program, our dunk tank volunteers (Vote Perry Keenan, Cpl. Allan Rashid, Juvenile Court's Vinny and Soledad, Rocketown's Johnny, and SHS SADD Club President) Every single one of these people and agencies gave of their time and resources to put together a safe, free, fun event for over 100 youth and their families. We appreciate you all SO much!

Thank you to Cannon Kirk Ford for sponsoring meal vouchers for our youth at today's Back to School Block party!! We appr...
08/12/2026

Thank you to Cannon Kirk Ford for sponsoring meal vouchers for our youth at today's Back to School Block party!! We appreciate all you do for the community!Also thank you to the Cheatham Chamber for always helping connect agencies and businesses to make sure our families have the best access to services and community connectedness!

Address

395 S Main Street
Ashland City, TN
37015

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16152468075

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