Vince Gill Benefit Featured in The Tennessean

With a little help from our friends – yes Vince Gill – our 6th event is coming up Nov. 14 at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum! Don’t forget to reserve your seats. Make sure to take a look at what The Tennessean has to say about our incredible event that is quickly approaching!This is […]

10 Tips To Help If You Are Being Bullied

The first thing to remember if you are experiencing bullying is that you are not alone and actions can be taken to make things better. A lot of kids feel like they do not have any control and their only hope is the problem will go away on its own. STARS is here to reassure […]

What is the BEE A FRIEND Campaign?

BEE A FRIEND In collaboration with STARS students, Lauren Jernigan and Laurella Campbell, and the Nashville Predators, we want to challenge you to help to promote kindness and compassion by being a friend to someone who needs it most. October is Bullying Prevention month, it is the perfect opportunity to encourage adults and young individuals […]

What is Bullying vs. What is NOT Bullying

I hated walking alone. The memories still sting when I recall middle and high school. I’m twenty-three years old and I can remember every detail. Three girls, none of whom I knew, decided I was going to be the object of their “affection.” Like clockwork, on my way to the annex of our building, I […]

Suggestions to Help Your Loved Ones

Alcoholism or drug dependence can be painfully hard to help someone overcome. While at times ignoring the problem may seem easier, in the long run denying it or minimizing it is more damaging to you, other family members, and the person for whom you are concerned. Individuals with substance abuse disorders often have a mental […]

Guest Blogger – Brad Schmitt

For today’s blog post we have a very special guest blogger, Brad Schmitt! Brad is a Nashville based blogger over at Nashville Recovers, and today he will share a glimpse of what recovery looks like and some of the road blocks older peers face when trying to help motivate young adults  to start on a new […]

Nashville RecoveryFest 2014

To honor National Recovery Month, please join STARS, as well as families, friends, and individuals impacted by the power of recovery, on September 27, 2014 at the East Park Greenspace in Nashville, TN from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Let’s celebrate and spread the message that recovery does happen! Why Attend The Event? Recovery is […]

2014 Adam Award Nomination

What Is The ADAM Award (Accepting Differences Among Mankind)? The ADAM award was established to honor the life of Adam Duke, son of Alva and Mark Duke of Franklin, TN. Adam Duke was born with Down syndrome and although his life did not last long, his memory and impact on the world will forever be […]

September National Recovery Month

National Recovery Month turns 25 this year!! To honor this important milestone, it is our hope you will join us as we celebrate those courageous individuals working a personal program of recovery.  Recovery Month isn’t just to promote awareness. It is much more. National Recovery Month promotes positive change in how we perceive recovery from […]

Monday, June 9, 2014 – 22nd HART GOLF CLASSIC for STARS

22nd Annual HART GOLF CLASSIC FOR STARS Monday, June 9, 2014 Golf Club of Tennessee Kingston Springs, TN ~~~~~~ It’s not just a day of golf.  It’s a young person’s future. This year marks the 22nd year of the Hart Golf Classic.  All proceeds raised by the Hart Golf Classic go directly to the youth […]