About Knoxville Sober Living

Knoxville Sober Living provides a structured, supportive environment for men in recovery. Our goal is simple: help residents build stability and move forward with a substance-free life.

Our Founder

Hi, I’m Talmadge Graham, founder of Knoxville Sober Living.

Knoxville Sober Living was built from my own recovery experience.

I know what it feels like to be stuck. I battled mental health challenges, substance use, and incarceration, and I spent years cycling through programs and sober living environments that never truly felt like a place to heal. A bed was provided, but a foundation was not.

After five years in recovery, I created Knoxville Sober Living to be different: a real home with structure, standards, and support. Our goal is to help men build stability through consistent routines, clear accountability, and a community that treats you like you matter. Step by step, we help residents rebuild their lives with purpose, not just stay sober.

Talmadge Graham

Compassionate Care

A supportive environment built on accountability and respect.

Strong Community

Build real connections with others committed to recovery.

Safe Environment

A stable, drug-free environment designed to remove distractions.

Structured Program

Clear expectations, house meetings, and accountability that support long-term recovery.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a stable, structured place for men in recovery to rebuild their lives and move forward with purpose.

We do this through a combination of clear house rules, employment expectations, required 12-step meeting attendance, random drug testing, and a supportive community of men who genuinely want each other to succeed.

Unlike treatment facilities that provide around-the-clock care, sober living teaches men to manage their own recovery while still having structure and accountability. Residents learn to work full-time, manage money, maintain a household, build healthy relationships, and practice recovery principles in real-world situations.

Talk With Us About Getting Started

Call to speak directly with our house manager and see if this is the right fit.