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As Tennessee prepares for a major statutory shift on January 1, 2026, the recovery housing field is entering a new era of legal recognition and scrutiny. State law will redefine what constitutes a “recovery residence,” setting the stage for how recovery residences are regulated, protected, and understood across  the recovery ecosystem. This article takes a deep dive into the language of Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 33-2-1401(7), interpreting each part of the statute and

There’s a strange rumor making the rounds lately. One that grows a little bigger every time it gets repeated. The claim? That TN-ARR doesn’t certify faith-based recovery homes. It sounds dramatic, it sounds urgent, and it’s also completely backwards.

The evidence is in: certified recovery housing backed by the national standard changes lives and outcomes, proving that community, structure, and time are the real drivers of long-term recovery.

Susan O. Binns, founder and board chairman of the Tennessee Alliance for Recovery Residences, leaves a legacy of transformative leadership in addiction recovery. Her pioneering work and advocacy for person-centered care improved recovery housing standards across Tennessee and the nation, impacting thousands of lives and inspiring a new generation of service leaders.