Drug Free Dickson Coalition

10/21/2026

Join us for a day dedicated to keeping Dickson County healthy and safe!

In partnership with the City of Dickson Police Department, Drug Free Dickson Coalition, and the Dickson County Sheriff's Office, we will offer safe disposal of unused or expired prescription and over the counter medications to Crush the Crisis on National Drug Take Back Day.

⏰Saturday, October 24, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
📍Front parking lot of TriStar Horizon
🚗Drive thru drop-off for convenience
➡Enter from Highway 70E and follow signage

We are committed to serving our community - inside and outside the hospital walls. We hope to see you there!

10/21/2026

A small scale emergency awareness drill will take place on Wednesday, October 21st at Dickson County High School. The drill will involve multiple agencies, including Dickson County EMS, City of Dickson Fire Department, City of Dickson Police Department, and Air Evac Lifeteam 37 - Waverly, TN. The drill will involve a staged multi-vehicle accident with DCHS students as "patients". Multiple emergency service vehicles will be responding to the DCHS campus for the drill. Emergency officials want to alert the public to make sure that they are aware that this is only a staged awareness scenario to show the possible consequences of impaired driving. A huge thank you to Christy’s Towing for providing the wrecked vehicles!

10/20/2026

📣 CALLING ALL CREATIVE TEENS! 🎨

The Drug Free Dickson Coalition is excited to announce our Youth Voices for Better Choices Logo Art Contest!

Are you between the ages of 13 - 18 and love art and design? Here’s your chance to put your creativity to work and help represent our Youth Voices for Better Choices Coalition.

CONTEST DETAILS:

🎨 Open to youth ages 13–18

🖌️ Create your own original logo design (NO AI of any kind!)

❤️🖤💛 Your design must include red, black, and yellow. White is optional

✏️ Artwork may be drawn, painted, or created digitally, as long as no AI is used

📝 Your design must include the name “Youth Voices for Better Choices.” Include your name, age, and school on the back of your project.

📅 DEADLINE: Friday, November 6, 2026

📍 Turn in your logo artwork to your school art teacher no later than November 6, 2026.

🏆 THE PRIZE? One lucky winner will receive a $50 local gift card!

Let your imagination shine and show us how YOU can inspire positive choices in our community!

📧 Questions? Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

📢 Please SHARE this post and help us spread the word to creative teens throughout our community!

10/20/2026

Moms, here's your reminder that your well-being matters, too!

It's easy to spend so much time caring for everyone else that we forget to make time for ourselves.

Whether it's setting healthy boundaries, asking for help, finding a moment of peace, or simply giving yourself a little grace, those things matter.

You deserve the same love, patience, and care that you give so freely to others.

You don't have to do it all alone. If you could use a little extra support, our Maternal Health Program is here for you. Complete our needs assessment to get connected today.

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10/20/2026

🚗 This is National Teen Driver Safety Week! 🚦

Parents - You Have the Keys to Safer Driving!

As parents and caregivers, you play a powerful role in keeping teen drivers and everyone on the road safe!

Here are a few important reminders to help your teen develop safe driving habits:

✅ Set Clear Expectations: Driving is a privilege, not a right. Set firm rules and consequences, and make sure your teen understands that safety comes first.

💬 Keep the Conversation Going: Talk regularly about traffic laws, responsible driving, and the importance of making safe choices. Your teen is listening, and your guidance matters!

📋 Know the Rules: Familiarize yourself with Tennessee’s graduated driver licensing requirements, nighttime driving restrictions, and passenger limitations.

🚦 Lead by Example: Practice safe driving habits yourself. Always wear your seat belt, obey traffic laws, and avoid distracted driving.

📵 Put Distractions Away: Encourage your teen to silence and put away their phone while driving. If they need to text or make a call, remind them to pull over safely first.

❤️ Remember: Teen drivers are still gaining experience. Your involvement, guidance, and consistent expectations can help protect your teen and others on the road.

Drug Free Dickson encourages parents to stay involved, start the conversation, and help teens make safe, responsible choices behind the wheel and beyond!

10/18/2026

Come by the Youth Voices for Better Choices meeting tomorrow - Monday, October 19, 2026, 4 - 5 pm, at the new Dickson Health Dept.

🧁 We will have homemade pumpkin chocolate chip cupcakes with cream cheese frosting as a snack! 🧁

👇 Our October 19, 2026, Youth Coalition Meeting LOCATION has changed! 👇

Join us for our next Youth Voices for Better Choices Coalition Meeting:

🗓️ Monday, October 19, 2026
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Dickson Dept. of Health, 712 Highway 70 East, Dickson, TN 37055

Come be a part of the solution to some of the most difficult choices our youth face today. Your voice, your ideas, and your involvement can make a difference!

10/18/2026

🚗 National Teen Driver Safety Week begins today! 🚦

Parents, one of the most important things you can do is have open, ongoing conversations with your teens about making safe choices every time they get behind the wheel.

Remind your teen to:

✅ Never drive impaired by alcohol or drugs.

✅ Always wear a seat belt.

✅ Put the phone away and avoid distractions.

✅ Follow speed limits and obey traffic laws.

✅ Never get in a vehicle with an impaired driver.

✅ Speak up and make safe choices, even when friends are pressuring them.

Teen drivers are still learning, and the conversations we have today can help save lives tomorrow. Don't make it a one-time talk. Keep the conversation going!

Let's work together to protect our teens, our families, and our community. Every life matters and every safe choice makes a difference!

10/17/2026

Today, we celebrate 2 years of having our amazing Impaired Driving Coordinator, Kathy Kilgore-Beeler, as part of the Drug Free Dickson Coalition team! ❤️ Kathy has done an incredible job leading our youth coalition and educating teens and parents throughout Dickson County about the dangers of underage drinking and impaired driving. Her passion, empathy, and dedication to prevention have made a lasting impact on our community.

We are so grateful for the heart she brings to her work, the lives she touches, and her commitment to keeping our youth and families safe. Kathy, we are proud that you are part of Drug Free Dickson and look forward to all the great things still to come!

10/16/2026

Happy National Boss’s Day!

A special thank you to our Executive Director Mark Cook and Director Karrie Thompson, for their leadership, guidance, and dedication to Drug Free Dickson Coalition.

We’re grateful for all you do to support our team, strengthen our community, and advance our mission.Thank you both for making a difference every day!

10/15/2026

Come by the Coalition during Boofest on Saturday, October 24th from 5:30 - 8 PM and check out our Haunted House! PREPARE TO BE SCARED--this attraction will contain loud noises, flashing lights, jump scares, and frightening characters. Guests under the age of 12 will not be permitted. Not to worry for the littles--we'll have plenty of candy and fun for them too!