Celebrate Recovery Offers Hope Across Tennessee

Churches in Smyrna, Murfreesboro and communities statewide provide faith-based support for people facing addiction, grief and other life struggles.

By Tennessee Ledger

For someone struggling with addiction, grieving a loss or carrying the weight of a painful experience, taking the first step toward help can feel overwhelming. Churches in Rutherford County are offering a place to begin through Celebrate Recovery.

The Christ-centered, 12-step program helps people address what it describes as “hurts, hang-ups and habits.” Its reach extends beyond alcohol and drug addiction to struggles such as anxiety, anger, codependency, trauma and grief. Meetings bring together biblical principles, fellowship and opportunities to share with others facing challenges of their own. (northboulevard.com⁠)

For residents of Smyrna and Murfreesboro, several local options offer a way to connect.

Smyrna: Hope Fellowship Church

Hope Fellowship Church hosts Celebrate Recovery every Friday at 1429 Lee Victory Parkway in Smyrna.

The evening begins with a meal at 6 p.m., followed by worship and a large-group meeting at 7 p.m. Small groups begin at 8 p.m.

According to the church, everyone is welcome, and anonymity is valued. There is no charge to attend, although a $4 donation is suggested for the optional meal. Childcare is currently unavailable.

For more information, contact ministry leader Kent Hayes at 615-243-2586, or visit Hope Fellowship’s Celebrate Recovery page⁠. (hope615.com⁠)

Murfreesboro: North Boulevard Church of Christ

North Boulevard Church of Christ offers Celebrate Recovery every Monday at its East Campus, 1112 N. Rutherford Boulevard in Murfreesboro.

A fellowship meal is served from 6 to 6:45 p.m., followed by a large-group meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. Open-share groups meet from 8 to 9 p.m.

The church also lists age-appropriate programs for younger participants: Celebration Place for elementary-age children and The Landing for middle and high school students. Childcare is available for infants through kindergarten.

For details, call the church office at 615-893-1520, or visit North Boulevard’s recovery ministry page. 

An Additional Murfreesboro Meeting

Celebrate Recovery is also listed at Family Worship Center, 3045 Memorial Boulevard, on Sundays at 6 p.m.

That meeting appears in recovery directories and has been featured in WGNS reporting. Readers should contact the church to confirm the current schedule before attending. (alcohol.org⁠, wgnsradio.com⁠)

Finding Support Across Tennessee

Celebrate Recovery groups are listed in communities throughout Tennessee, including Nashville, Franklin, Hendersonville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Jackson and Memphis. Locations range from neighborhood churches to larger congregations offering dedicated recovery ministries. (alcohol.org⁠, alcohol.org⁠, alcohol.org⁠, alcohol.org⁠)

The official Celebrate Recovery meeting finder at CRLocator.com⁠ allows visitors to search by city or ZIP code, adjust the search radius and filter by meeting day or in-person and online options.

Rutherford County residents can begin with 37167 for Smyrna or 37130 for Murfreesboro. Because schedules, childcare and meal arrangements can change, confirming details with the host church is encouraged. (crlocator.com⁠)

Asking for help can be difficult. Knowing where to find a welcoming place—and when its doors are open—can make that first step a little easier.