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Setting the Standard: Why Real Certification Matters Now More Than Ever
Tennessee’s progress in recovery housing depends on protecting the integrity of certification.
As new laws take effect, confusion around who can “certify” puts residents at risk.
There’s only one nationally recognized standard—and only one organization authorized to uphold it in Tennessee.

Marlana Smartt-Byrge
Jun 263 min read


Spotlight on East Tennessee: All4Knox Housing Committee
All4Knox is bringing local leaders together in Knoxville to address substance misuse head-on. TNARR-certified recovery housing operators are playing a key role in shaping policy, expanding access, and building real solutions for people in recovery across East Tennessee.

Marlana Smartt-Byrge
Jun 213 min read
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