McNabb Center

10/23/2026

It's been a busy week connecting with communities across East Tennessee!

This week, McNabb Center staff had the opportunity to attend several events, celebrate community achievements and share information about the services and resources available to individuals and families throughout our region.

We were proud to attend the Centro Hispano de East Tennessee Latino Awards Gala, celebrating Latino leadership, culture and community achievements across East Tennessee.

Our teams also connected with community members at Sevierville History and Haunts and the Eagleton College & Career Academy Community Resource Fair, sharing information about McNabb Center's programs and services.

Thank you to the organizations and community partners who made these events possible!

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

Recently, our team joined Wellness Day at Maryville College as part of the emotional wellness group! The event connected students with resources available on campus and throughout the community.

We enjoyed meeting students, sharing information about McNabb Center’s services and encouraging them to make their emotional well-being a priority. Thank you to Maryville College for including us!

10/19/2026

Numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show drug overdose deaths in the U.S. dropped almost 14% in 2025 compared to 2024. In Knox County, the decline is even larger. The Knox County Regional Forensic Center says drug-related deaths recorded through June are down another 16% comp...

10/17/2026

💜 Wearing purple for a purpose!

This week, staff from across the McNabb Center continued our tradition of wearing purple in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Together, we stand with survivors, raise awareness and reaffirm our commitment to ending domestic violence in our communities. 💜

The McNabb Center is here to help. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, support is available.

📞 24/7 Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline: 865-637-8000

🔗 Learn more about our services: https://mcnabbcenter.org/victim-services/ -violence

10/16/2026

🎾 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🎾

Be part of the excitement at the 2026 Knoxville Challenger!

We’re looking for volunteers to help make this year's professional tennis tournament a success! Join us November 8–15 at the University of Tennessee’s Goodfriend Tennis Center and experience the action up close while supporting a great cause.

Whether you're a tennis fan or simply looking for a fun way to give back, we'd love to have you on our team!

📅 November 8–15, 2026
📍 Goodfriend Tennis Center | Knoxville, TN

🙋 Sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48A8AA29AAF8CE9-64803510-2026

🎾 Learn more about the event: https://knoxchallenger.com

10/15/2026

🏈 It’s another McNabb Center Moment on WVLT’s Football Night Live!

Did you know the McNabb Center provides therapeutic foster care?

In this video, Foster Care Specialist Emily explains how the program provides foster parents with additional training, case management and ongoing support to help them confidently care for children and teens who have experienced trauma or challenging circumstances.

Foster families come in many forms, including single parents, couples and families with biological or adopted children. What matters most is the willingness to provide a safe, supportive home for a child in need.

Interested in learning more about becoming a therapeutic foster parent? Visit mcnabbcenter.org and search “therapeutic foster care” to complete a request form.

10/14/2026

More than 1 in 3 women and more than 1 in 6 men experience sexual or physical violence by an intimate partner during their lifetimes, according to the CDC.

This is why, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are raising awareness, supporting survivors and reminding our communities that help is available.

💜 The McNabb Center is here to help. We provide comprehensive domestic violence services, including a 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency shelter, court advocacy, counseling, transitional housing and outreach services for individuals and families experiencing abuse.

If you or someone you know needs support, you are not alone. Help is available 24/7.

📞 Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline: 865-637-8000

10/13/2026

The City of Knoxville stands with survivors, advocates and community partners working to end domestic violence. I am grateful to local leaders and service providers who raise awareness, support survivors and strengthen resources for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence during October and throughout the year. Please know that you are not alone -- help and support are available.



McNabb Center
YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley
Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence
Tennessee Justice Center
Charme Allen, District Attorney General - Knoxville, TN

10/09/2026

“People, on average, wait 11 years after the onset of symptoms to get help. And I think that’s for a lot of different reasons; it may be access to treatment; it might be stigma. That’s what we’re trying to do is normalize mental health and taking care of it. We know the sooner we get help, the better outcomes there can be,” said Allen.