Cornerstone of Recovery
4726 Airport Highway, Louisville
Payment accepted: Medicaid · Commercial insurance · TRICARE
Joint Commission accreditation (as reported to SAMHSA)
Listings from SAMHSA, November 5, 2026
Medical detox in Tennessee
Care often starts with detox. Staff watch over withdrawal and ease it. Stopping heavy drinking alone can be dangerous. In Tennessee, 36 SAMHSA listings offer this care.
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Detox centers in Tennessee
12 of 35 programs (36 SAMHSA listings for 35 programs: sites of one organization share a card); SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, November 5, 2026. Programs reporting more services first, then the rest A–Z. Programs never pay for a spot; a partner pays for our referral line. How we sort.
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Stepping Stone to Recovery
1214 Topside Road, Louisville
Payment accepted: Medicaid · Commercial insurance · TRICARE
Joint Commission accreditation (as reported to SAMHSA)
BHG Murfreesboro Treatment Center
630 Broadmor Boulevard, Murfreesboro
Payment accepted: Medicaid · Medicare · Commercial insurance
Joint Commission accreditation (as reported to SAMHSA)
BHG Columbia TN Treatment Center
1202 South James Campbell Boulevard, Columbia
Payment accepted: Medicaid · Medicare · Commercial insurance
Joint Commission accreditation (as reported to SAMHSA)
Grace House of Memphis
329 North Bellevue Street, Memphis
Payment accepted: Income-based fee
CARF accreditation (as reported to SAMHSA)
ReVida Recovery Chattanooga
5870 Highway 153, Hixson
Payment accepted: Medicaid · Medicare · Commercial insurance
CARF accreditation (as reported to SAMHSA)
Jabbok Treatment Center
524 East Main Street, Adamsville
Payment accepted: Income-based fee
Willow Grove Recovery
2727 Palmyra Road, Palmyra
Payment accepted: Medicaid · Commercial insurance · TRICARE
Joint Commission accreditation (as reported to SAMHSA)
Recovery Unplugged Nashville
255 Wilson Pike Circle, Brentwood
Payment accepted: Medicaid · Commercial insurance
Joint Commission accreditation (as reported to SAMHSA)
James H Quillen VAMC
Corner of Lamont and Veterans Way, Mountain Home
Payment accepted: Commercial insurance · TRICARE
Joint Commission accreditation (as reported to SAMHSA)
JourneyPure
2 locations in Knoxville
Payment accepted: Medicaid · Commercial insurance
CARF accreditation (as reported to SAMHSA)
Myrtle Recovery Centers Inc
18797 Alberta Street, Oneida
Payment accepted: Medicaid · Commercial insurance · TRICARE
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SAMHSAThe national treatment locator
TDMHSASAddiction services for the state
NIDAResearch on treatment
988 Lifeline24/7 crisis line
CARFAccredits programs
ASAMCriteria for levels of care
Short answer
Tennessee has 36 facilities that list medical detox with SAMHSA (November 5, 2026)[1]. Look first in Nashville (6), Johnson City (3) and Knoxville (3), where most of them are. 69% take Medicaid; 11 charge on a sliding fee scale.
In short
- You will find them in 21 cities across 15 counties.
- CARF accredits 12 of them; the Joint Commission accredits 18.
- Teens are accepted at 7; 17 have programs for veterans.
- Non-profit groups run 10 of them.
Outpatient vs. inpatient detox in Tennessee
14listings with outpatient detox
Here is where care happens at the 36 detox listings. 14 run outpatient detox, where you sleep at home and come in, often each day at first. 19 run residential detox, where you live at the facility day and night. 10 run hospital inpatient detox, on a hospital unit with medical staff close by. 2 have both outpatient and live-in detox. With them, you can move between the two without changing programs.
| Setting | Listings | Leading cities |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient detox | 14 | Johnson City (2), Nashville (2) and Adamsville (1) |
| Residential detox | 19 | Nashville (5), Knoxville (2) and Louisville (2) |
| Hospital inpatient detox | 10 | Brentwood (1), Chattanooga (1) and Jackson (1) |
Choosing a setting
With mild to moderate withdrawal, outpatient care often works. Someone has to stay with you, and you see the provider every day until you are stable.[4] Moderate or severe withdrawal may call for care in a hospital or in a facility that treats it. There, staff check your vital signs and look for delirium tremens.[4] Not sure how bad yours will be? Ask the program for an assessment first, then decide.
Still weighing the settings? Call (423) 509-6280 This paid referral line is answered by a partner, not a listed program.
Medical detox: what it is and how long it takes
Detox deals with withdrawal only. It does not treat the addiction, so most people need longer care afterward.[5]
| Withdrawal from | Symptoms begin | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Most often within 8 hours after the last drink; sometimes days later | Worst at 24 to 72 hours; a few symptoms stay for weeks |
| Heroin or another short-acting opioid | Most often within 12 hours after the last use | Very unpleasant, but not life-threatening |
| Methadone | Most often within 30 hours after the last dose | Starts later than heroin |
Timing source: MedlinePlus (NIH).[4][5]
Alcohol detox
Have you been drinking heavily for a long time? Stopping all at once can cause nausea, a racing heart and seizures.[6] The severe form is called delirium tremens. It brings confusion, fever and hallucinations.[4] Doctors give sedatives and keep a close eye on blood pressure and heart rate.[4] In Tennessee, 28 of the 36 listings include alcohol detox.
Detox from opioids
Two medicines, methadone and buprenorphine, ease withdrawal. Buprenorphine can also shorten detox.[5] Buprenorphine appears in 31 of the 36 listings and methadone in 5. 32 report that they use medication as a routine part of detox.
Once detox ends
Before detox begins, decide on the next step. It could be counseling, medication, residential care or an intensive outpatient program.[5] 22 of these facilities also run residential care, and 13 run intensive outpatient. That way you can stay with one team. More on inpatient rehab and outpatient programs.
The full list: 35 detox programs in Tennessee, sorted by city
This table covers each program with a detox listing at SAMHSA (November 5, 2026). It shows where detox takes place and if the program accepts TennCare. One row stands for all sites of an organization in a city, so 36 SAMHSA listings fill 35 rows. Click a program to see its address, services and other options close by.
What should I look for in a program?
Picking a good program in Tennessee medical detox
Check a program for the five signs of quality care named by SAMHSA. Below: how many Tennessee medical detox programs list each sign with SAMHSA.
- 30of 36 listings
Does it hold a license or accreditation?
30 of the 36 Tennessee medical detox listings name CARF or Joint Commission accreditation. Also ask to see the state license: TDMHSAS is the agency that issues it.
- 35of 36 listings
Can you get FDA-approved medication there?
Medicine for opioid or alcohol use (for example buprenorphine, naltrexone or methadone) appears in 35 of 36 listings.
- 35of 36 listings
Is its therapy backed by evidence?
35 of 36 list at least one of these: cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, contingency management.
- 0of 36 listings
Can your family take part?
Couples or family therapy appears in 0 of 36 listings.
- 36of 36 listings
What help comes after treatment?
Support after discharge, like peer support or help with housing, appears in 36 of 36 listings.
Licensing and accreditation
How to pay for medical detox
69%accept TennCare
Of the 36 facilities, 25 accept Medicaid, 33 private insurance and 11 use a sliding fee scale. Want to know your cost? Enter a program's quote in our cost calculator.
Is detox free in Tennessee? What to know
None of these listings says detox costs nothing for everyone. Still, 11 of the 36 facilities set prices by income. 24 report county, state or federal money for people with no coverage, and 13 report SAMHSA block grants. Without insurance, start by asking about these options. More on low-cost care.
What payment they take
Who operates them
Where to look in Tennessee
| City | With this care | Every listing |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 6 | 33 |
| Johnson City | 3 | 14 |
| Knoxville | 3 | 27 |
| Memphis | 3 | 34 |
| Chattanooga | 2 | 19 |
| Jackson | 2 | 13 |
| Louisville | 2 | 3 |
| Murfreesboro | 2 | 6 |
| Adamsville | 1 | 1 |
| Brentwood | 1 | 7 |
| Columbia | 1 | 7 |
| Franklin | 1 | 7 |
| Hermitage | 1 | 2 |
| Hixson | 1 | 1 |
| La Vergne | 1 | 1 |
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Top cities
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Which substances detox covers
| Withdrawal from | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Opioids | 35 |
| Benzodiazepines | 30 |
| Methamphetamines | 29 |
| Alcohol | 28 |
| Cocaine | 27 |
Where to begin?
Nashville has 6 of the 36. Reach a program directly, or use the referral line below.
This paid referral line is answered by a partner, not a listed program.
Who the programs are for
7take children and teens
7 of these 36 facilities take children and teens. 17 run programs for veterans, and 4 serve people in Spanish.
Ages served
Seen most often: Young Adults (36 of 36), Seniors (36 of 36) and Adults (33 of 36).
Groups these programs serve
Seen most often: People with both a mental health and a substance use disorder (30 of 36), Adult women (29 of 36) and Adult men (26 of 36).
Languages besides English
Seen most often: Sign language for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients (16 of 36) and Spanish (4 of 36).
Care settings and aftercare support
Each program reports where it gives care and what help it offers after you leave.
Care settings
Seen most often: Outpatient (29 of 36), Outpatient MAT (methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone) (25 of 36) and Regular outpatient treatment (23 of 36).
Support once treatment ends
Seen most often: Housing services (35 of 36), Mentoring/peer support (30 of 36) and Self-help groups (27 of 36).
Opioid use medications
Seen most often: Buprenorphine used in Treatment (31 of 36), Naltrexone used in Treatment (29 of 36) and Methadone used in Treatment (5 of 36).
Therapy approaches
Seen most often: Substance use disorder counseling (36 of 36), Motivational interviewing (35 of 36) and Relapse prevention (35 of 36).
Distance to medical detox from each county
39counties where medical detox is over 30 miles away
We started at the center of each of Tennessee's 95 counties. Then we measured straight-line miles to the closest listed program with medical detox. The median is 27.3 miles. In 39 counties, the distance is over 30 miles.
Counties with the longest trip
| County | Distance, miles |
|---|---|
| Lake County | 58.9 |
| Clay County | 57.2 |
| Putnam County | 54.2 |
| White County | 53.0 |
| Jackson County | 52.2 |
| Obion County | 51.2 |
| Hancock County | 47.1 |
| Henry County | 45.9 |
Sources we used
- SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov: all 36 medical detox listings and each number on this page (snapshot of November 5, 2026)
- Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services: licenses held by the 36 facilities
- TennCare: what the plan covers; 25 of these 36 accept it
- MedlinePlus (NIH) on alcohol withdrawal
- MedlinePlus (NIH) on opiate and opioid withdrawal
- NIAAA: finding and getting help for alcohol problems
- Alcohol Treatment Navigator (NIAAA)
- Treatment approaches for drug addiction (NIDA)
- Medications for substance use disorders (SAMHSA)
- Overdose prevention (CDC)
The Tennessee Rehab editors checked this page against the sources above on November 5, 2026. How this site works.
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Medical detox: what people ask
Common questions
How many facilities in Tennessee offer medical detox?
In Tennessee, the SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov locator shows 36 of the 402 addiction treatment facilities with medical detox. This is as of November 5, 2026. You will find them in 21 cities and 15 counties. The table above lists the top 15 cities.
Which city in Tennessee has the most?
Nashville has the most, with 6, followed by Johnson City (3), Knoxville (3) and Memphis (3).
Details: Which Tennessee city has the most
Among counties, Davidson County is first with 7. Another 16 cities have one or more; see the directory of all 402 centers for the full list.
Will Medicaid pay for it?
In most cases, yes. 25 of the 36 facilities take TennCare, 15 accept Medicare and 33 accept private insurance. No coverage? 11 set fees by income and 24 accept public funding.
Which medical detox programs serve teens, veterans or Spanish speakers?
Children and teens: 7 of 36. Veterans' programs: 17. Spanish-language services: 4. Clients sent by a court: 18.
How long will detox last?
That depends on which substance you used, and how much.
Details: How long does detox take
For alcohol, withdrawal tends to begin within 8 hours of the last drink. It is worst at 24 to 72 hours, but some symptoms linger for weeks. For opioids, it begins about 12 hours after the last heroin use, or about 30 hours after methadone. Buprenorphine can make it shorter. Care for the addiction itself usually goes on once detox is over.
Is outpatient detox an option for me?
In many cases, yes: when withdrawal is mild to moderate and a person can stay with you. In Tennessee, outpatient detox appears in 14 of the 36 listings.
Details: Can I detox as an outpatient
Withdrawal that is moderate or severe may call for a hospital stay or another facility that treats it. Both settings are offered by 2 facilities here.
How does medical detox compare with other care?
Care often starts with detox.
Details: What sets medical detox apart
Staff watch over withdrawal and ease it. Stopping heavy drinking alone can be dangerous. To compare, see inpatient & residential rehab and outpatient, IOP & PHP; among these 36, 22 also have residential care and 29 have outpatient care.
Not sure yet about medical detox? Call (423) 509-6280 This paid referral line is answered by a partner, not a listed program.
Where to find Detox
Start with a city
Detox in NashvilleFiltered list: 6 programsDetox in KnoxvilleFiltered list: 2 programsDetox in MemphisFiltered list: 3 programsDetox in ChattanoogaFiltered list: 2 programsDetox in JacksonFiltered list: 2 programsDetox in Johnson CityFiltered list: 3 programs