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Is more “choice” always better? Not when it comes to certifying recovery housing. With new authority under Tennessee’s HB1351/SB1240, TDMHSAS is now deciding who certifies recovery residences—and the wrong decision could unravel years of progress. In The Myth of Choice, we break down why not all certifying bodies are created equal, how national standards matter, and what’s really at stake when we confuse flexibility with credibility.

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.

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.