PM Opioid Abatement Committee (Special Called) (Table) 8/26/26

The Sumner County Opioid Abatement Committee held a special called meeting on August 26, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and approving grant applications related to opioid abatement efforts. The committee discussed the completeness and eligibility of various grant applications, with motions passed to accept several applications for consideration and funding, including Recovery Refuge, Baby Court, Cumberland Heights, Summer of Prevention Coalition, Hope Family Health, and Hustle Recovery. The committee also addressed procedural matters such as conflict of interest disclosures and recusal rules for scoring and voting on applications. Additionally, the committee approved a direct appropriation of $22,000 from the remaining fund balance to assist with demolition and site preparation for a recovery housing project, ensuring compliance with applicable rules. The meeting included discussions on the transition to a standalone committee structure and the upcoming reconstitution of the board with new members.