Join TAADAS for the 50th Anniversary & State Conference, November 3-4, 2026, at The Inn at Opryland Hotel, 2401 Music City Drive, Nashville, TN 37214.

This special two-day event will celebrate 50 years of TAADAS advocacy, leadership, and service under the theme “A Legacy of Advocacy, A Future of Recovery.” Behavioral health professionals, treatment and recovery organizations, community partners, and leaders from across Tennessee will come together to reflect on TAADAS’ history, connect with colleagues, hear from speakers, explore exhibitor resources, and look ahead to the future of behavioral health and recovery in Tennessee.

Registration Information:

Early bird registration is $95 through October 8, 2026. Regular registration is $120 after the early bird deadline. On-site registration will not be available, so attendees must register in advance. Scholarships will be available for individuals who need assistance with the registration cost. More details about scholarships will be announced soon.

Please note: TAADAS can invoice organizations only. Individual attendees must complete payment at the time of registration.

Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities:

Sponsorship opportunities will be available for organizations interested in supporting this milestone event. Exhibit tables are $500 for the two-day conference, and space is limited, so organizations interested in exhibiting are encouraged to reserve early. Additional sponsorship can be found on the Sponsorship Flier.

Hotel Information: 

The TAADAS 50th Anniversary & State Conference will be held at The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel in Nashville.

TAADAS has secured a special room block for attendees:
- Guest Rooms are $169 to 189/night + tax
- Booking deadline: October 13, 2026
- Group rates are available for stays October 31–November 5, 2026

Guests may reserve through the TAADAS booking link or call 615-889-0800 and ask for the TAADAS 50th Anniversary Room Block.

A credit card is required to hold the reservation, but no deposit is charged. Cancellations made within 5 days of arrival will be charged one night plus tax.

The Inn at Opryland is cashless and accepts credit/debit cards only.

The Opry Backstage Grill serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle between The Inn at Opryland, Gaylord Opryland Resort, and Opry Mills Mall.

Schedule: 

Tuesday, November 3 — Celebrating Our Legacy
7:30–8:30 AM — Registration & Breakfast
8:30–8:45 AM — Welcome & Opening Remarks: Mary Linden Salter
8:45–10:00 AM — Opening Keynote: From Addiction to Purpose: A Journey of Recovery, Resilience, and Hope: Erik Ainge
10:00–10:15 AM — Break
10:15–11:15 AM — TAADAS History & Impact Panel
11:15 AM–12:15 PM — Leadership Session
12:15–1:00 PM — Lunch 
1:00–2:00 PM — Breakout Session A
•    Recovery Housing: Current Trends and Best Practices
•    Sources of Strength
2:15–3:15 PM — Breakout Session B
•    Gambling and Access to Treatment in Tennessee
•    Advocacy in Tennessee: Legislative and Systems Change
3:30–4:30 PM — Breakout Session C
•    QPR Suicide Prevention Training
•    Co-Occurring Disorders
5:00–6:30 PM — Networking Reception

Wednesday, November 4 — Future Focus
7:30–8:30 AM — Breakfast
8:30–9:00 AM — Commissioner Williams
9:00–10:30 AM — Keynote: Phillip Rutherford, National Council
10:30–10:45 AM — Break
10:45–11:30 AM — Future of TAADAS Panel
11:30 AM–12:30 PM — AI Choices for Treatment Providers: Elizabeth Person
12:30–1:15 PM — Lunch
1:15–2:30 PM — Breakout Session D
•    Cybersecurity for Behavioral Health Organizations
•    REDLINE Realigning and the Accrediting Process
2:45–3:45 PM — Breakout Session E
•    Acupuncture Detox
•    Parity Framing and Messaging
4:00–4:45 PM — Closing Session: Hands Across the Bridge Video & Reflection

Thursday, November 5 — TAADAS Meetings
9:00–10:00 AM — Executive Committee Meeting
10:00 AM–12:00 PM — Membership Meeting 

Schedule is subject to change. Additional speaker and session details will be announced as they are finalized.

We hope you will join us as we celebrate the legacy of the past 50 years and help shape the future of recovery in Tennessee.