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Metro Drug Coalition

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Committed to creating a healthy and safe community, free of substance misuse www.metrodrug.org We have served the Knoxville community for over 38 years.

Metro Drug Coalition (MDC) is a nonprofit organization striving to create a healthy and safe community, free of substance misuse. Our goal is to increase access to evidence-based prevention education, harm reduction programs and recovery support services for anyone desiring to maintain or seek a life free from substance misuse. Through community collaborative efforts, we can all strengthen families and prevent future generations from the devastating consequences of addiction. This project is funded by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

11/05/2026

We've been proud to serve East Tennessee for the last 40 years, and we keep adding to the ways that we positively impact our community.
Here is a short video we produced to capture some of our innovations. 💚 💙

10/31/2026

Our MDC staff know how to get into the spirit of spooky season! Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃 👻

10/30/2026

MDC's Red Ribbon Week roundup:
❤️ MDC Staff and several of The Gateway Recovery Community Center members showed out in red!
🎃 YMDC brought Red Ribbon Week fun to Bearden High School's Trunk or Treat!
💡 The Henley Street Bridge was specially lit to celebrate!
🔴 YMDC members made Red Ribbon Week banners to display at their schools.
🎒 Farragut YMDC students collabed with their Student Government Association to hand out trail mix for students who wore red this week!

10/29/2026

Our Save a Life Team and Prevention Coordinator Ashley had a busy week at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville!

They provided overdose prevention trainings to the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and University of Tennessee College of Social Work students, and participated in Fright Night Done Right hosted by Center for Health Education and Wellness and Rocky Top Recovery. We're proud to educate, connect, and share resources with students all across campus! 🧡🤍

10/28/2026

The Knoxville City Council is in on Red Ribbon Week festivities!❤️

Our Director of Prevention, Bethany Lemons, had the chance to meet with our City Council and Mayor Indya Kincannon! They wore red ribbons through the meeting to proudly display their support for a drug-free Knoxville!

10/26/2026

Knox County Commission Celebrates Red Ribbon Week!

At the conclusion of their Knox County B**r Board meeting, County Commissioners gathered to take a Red Ribbon Week photo with Bethany Lemons, MDC’s Director of Prevention Services.
Commissioners are wearing their red ribbons throughout the commission meeting tonight to showcase their devotion to youth drug prevention.
Thank you Knox County Commissioners!
Knox County Government

10/26/2026

We teamed up with Knoxville Police Department - TN and Knoxville Fire Department - TN to promote medication safety and provide a safe way to dispose of medications through our local Drug Takeback event!

Thanks to the support of our Knox County community, we collected 417.9 pounds of medication! 🎊 Through our takeback events, we can continue to help families and households stay safe. Look out for our next takeback event coming in April!

10/23/2026

Red Ribbon Week officially starts...now!❤️
Red Ribbon Week is a nationwide campaign for communities and their youth to take a stand against substance use. Our talented Youth Metro Drug Coalition (YMDC) members created a helpful guide to give the rundown on all things Red Ribbon Week. Find out how our youth are getting involved at their schools across Knoxville!

10/21/2026

From the start, MDC’s mission has been to create a healthier and safer Knoxville for all.

However, we can’t make that happen without all of the incredible people who show up, collaborate, and work hard every single day to create a meaningful impact in our community.

A huge thank you to all of our MDC staff who go above and beyond. We appreciate you! 💙💚

10/17/2026

Our next Medication Takeback event is just a week away! Bring your unused, unwanted, and expired household medications. No questions asked!

📅 Saturday, October 24th
📍Food City at 7608 Mountain Grove Dr
⏰ 10:00am - 2:00PM

Accepted items include:
- Household Prescriptions and over the Counter Medications
- Liquid Medications
- Drops & Ointments
- Pet Medications
- Expired Naloxone
- Sharps and Medical Syringes

Knoxville Police Department - TN
Knoxville Fire Department - TN

Address

530 W 5th Avenue
Knoxville, TN
37917

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18655885550

Website

http://metrodrug.org/

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