Samaritan News
Keep up with the latest news and happenings with Samaritan Recovery Community.

53rd Annual Burnt Bridges Alumni Dinner
October 15, 2026
The 53rd Annual Burnt Bridges Alumni Dinner sent a moving and powerful message about recovery, hope and connections. We enjoyed a special night at the Holiday Inn Downtown - Stadium,…
Recovery Is Possible: NewsChannel5 MorningLine – September 22, 2026
October 13, 2026
In the midst of National Recovery Awareness Month, Samaritan Recovery Community was featured on NewsChannel5! On the September 22 episode of MorningLine, host Nick Beres was joined by Samaritan Recovery…
Hands Across The Bridge 2026
October 13, 2026
More than 800 people in recovery, along with their families, advocates, and organizations for addiction treatment, spanned the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge at 10:00am on September 18th to celebrate Recovery…
Understanding Addiction- News Channel 5 Interview
April 29, 2026
On this episode of MorningLine, host Nick Beres welcomes Dr. Mark Lasko, CEO of Samaritan Recovery Community and Jonathan Pursley, Director of admissions and an alumnus of Samaritan Recovery Community…
How affordable housing is helping this Nashville resident recover
April 28, 2026
Kris Proctor remembers little about his father’s funeral, except the jarring words that someone said as he walked in: “Happy Father’s Day.” The surreal moment stunned him. He couldn't believe…
Collaborating to create affordable housing
April 10, 2026
On this episode of MorningLine, host Nick Beres welcomes Evan Holladay, Founder & CEO of Holladay Ventures and Dr. Mark Lasko, Executive Director of Samaritan Recovery Community to discuss how…
Samaritan Unveils New Courtyard Mural To Enrich Therapy Programs
March 31, 2026
One year after celebrating its 60th year of behavioral health services for Middle Tennesseans, Samaritan Recovery Community unveiled a new mural in its courtyard to enhance the presence of its new complex and add to…
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