Our Unique History

Tennessee’s Trusted Resource for Addiction Treatment Since 1966

Open Doors

1966

On July 25th, 1966, Cumberland Heights opened its doors on our 177-acre River Road campus with 3 patients.

Women's Center

1975

Cumberland Heights opens a women’s program and begins admitting women affected by addiction.

Family Program

1978

Recognizing addiction as a family disease, Cumberland Heights launches a family program.

Adolescent Treatment

1985

Cumberland Heights opens an adolescent treatment program for Girls and Boys.

Outpatient Opening

1987

Our first Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) opens in Nashville, TN.

Concert at Cumberland Heights

1996

The inaugural Concert for Cumberland Heights was held. Across the next 20 years, this signature event will raise $3 million dollars for adolescent and young adult programs and scholarships at Cumberland Heights.

40th Anniversary Buildings

2006

Cumberland Heights kicks off its 40th anniversary celebration with the groundbreaking of two new campus additions: the 24,000 sq ft Hazel Hawkins Martin Center and the 40,000 sq ft Frist Family Life Center.

12-Step Immersion at Still Waters

2009

Still Waters, our first 12-Step Immersion program for men opens in Lobelville, TN.

Still Waters for Women

2015

Still Waters for Women opens in Pegram, TN.

IOP Expansion

2016

Our 10th Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) opens on Music Row in Nashville, TN.

Recovery Care Advocate Program

2018

Cumberland Heights establishes our Recovery Care Advocate (RCA) program, designed to support every patient after discharge from our programs.

Investment in Research

2019

Recognizing the need to better understand how to improve our programs, communicate with external stakeholders, and better inform families making treatment decisions; our Research Institute is established.

New Adolescent Program

2020

ARCH Academy, a new reimagined program for adolescent boys, opens on 67 beautiful acres in Kingston Springs, TN

Breaking Ground

Early 2024

Cumberland Heights breaks ground on our new Recovery in Community Campaign. That campaign will ultimately lead to the construction of approximately 40,000 new sq ft of residential rooms and clinical multi-use space.

Professionals Program

Late 2024

Recognizing the need to support those in safety sensitive occupations, Cumberland Heights relaunches a Professionals Program, designed to support professionals (e.g., lawyers, doctors, nurses, pilots, etc.).

ARCH Academy, Ridgeview Campus

2025

ARCH Academy - Ridgeview, a program for adolescent girls, opens on 10 acres in Pegram, TN.

Continued Commitment

Today

Transforming lives each day in support of all those affected by Substance Use Disorder.

The Cumberland Heights Mission

To transform lives, giving hope and healing to those affected by alcohol or drug addiction.

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