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TDOC to host free overdose awareness events in Nashville, Murfreesboro
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Holly Lehren , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points In Nashville, the event is scheduled for August 19. The Tennessee Department of Correction is hosting events in Middle Tennessee to raise awareness about overdoses.
The Tennessee Department of Correction is hosting events in Middle Tennessee to raise awareness about overdoses. These events are part of a campaign to educate the community about overdose prevention and support those affected by overdoses.
The events will be held at the department's Community Resource Centers in Nashville and Murfreesboro. In Nashville, the event is scheduled for August 19.
Further details about the events, including the campaign's goals, are available from the Tennessee Department of Correction.
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Category: schools Published: August 17, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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