Themed sober living · East Nashville, Tennessee

Recovery isn't one-size-fits-all. Your home shouldn't be either.

Step-Up pairs daily structure with homes shaped around connection, creativity, movement, and purpose.

Essentials covered Personal recovery plan A plan for what comes next

A steady place to startOne step at a time

A steady environment can turn a difficult beginning into lasting forward motion.

A group of men sharing music and conversation on the porch of an East Nashville home

Connection has a rhythm

Stability

Transformation

Empowerment

Progression

6+ mo.Typical resident stay—time for new routines to take hold.

1,000+People connected with recovery-focused housing.

+1MMeals served through community partnerships.

The STEP pathway

Four stages. One forward direction.

STEP provides a shared structure while each resident follows a personal recovery plan.

Stability

A safe home, meals, toiletries, and room to reset.

Transformation

Daily accountability plus medical and mental-health support.

Empowerment

Life skills, financial confidence, and employment readiness.

Progression

A supported move toward independent living and continued recovery.

Our homes, inside and out

Choose the environment that helps you engage.

Music, movement, writing, and visual art create different ways to connect and participate. The recovery structure remains consistent in every home.

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Music House

Hear it. Feel it. Work through it.

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Activity House

Move. Build. Reconnect.

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Poetry House

Write it. Name it. Move forward.

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Paintbrushes and colorful artwork in a studio

Art House

Coming soon

Create. Focus. Rebuild.

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Inside our homesSee the spaces behind the names.Every real photo is labeled by house. Hover to pause on a computer or swipe on a phone.

The bright shared kitchen inside Activity House — Activity HouseShared kitchen

A welcoming two-bed resident room inside Activity House — Activity HouseResident bedroom

A bright, thoughtfully furnished bedroom inside Poetry House — Poetry HouseResident bedroom

The shared dining and gathering space inside Poetry House — Poetry HouseShared gathering space

A bright bathroom with a freestanding tub inside Poetry House — Poetry HouseResident bathroom

Two dogs relaxing together inside Poetry House — Poetry HousePet-friendly living

Life at Step-Up

What life looks like from day one.

Essentials are covered. Staff then help each resident build a practical plan for health, recovery, work, and life after Step-Up.

What to expect

Your first week at a glance

Timing varies by need, but practical support begins immediately.

Settle in
Move into a safe, substance-free home with meals and essentials ready.
Meet your House Manager
Review expectations, learn the home, and establish regular check-ins.
Connect care
Confirm insurance and medications; coordinate medical, mental-health, and case-management support.
Build your plan
Set goals for recovery, health, appointments, income, and work.
Join the routine
Begin group therapy, four weekly meetings, house responsibilities, and peer activities.
Move forward
Strengthen life skills, employment plans, and readiness for the next home.

Feel at homePet-friendly living

Companions can remain part of the comfort, routine, and connection residents build.

Build confidenceMoney skills

Budgeting and money management prepare residents to manage life on their own.

Plan what is nextJob support

Employment preparation and placement assistance turn goals into action.

Find purposeSober connection

Activities, outings, creativity, and sober fun make connection part of daily life.

In their words

Progress you can feel.

John Mabry at Step-Up

Speaker and mental-health advocate John Mabry visited Step-Up to talk with residents about trauma, addiction, resilience, and rebuilding.

Watch John’s visit

The structure here gave me something to rely on every day. Over time, I rebuilt discipline and trust in myself.

They did not just help me stay sober—they helped me prepare for real life. When it was time to think about my own apartment, I felt ready.

For the first time in a long time, our calls are about goals, routines, and what comes next—not simply getting through the day.

The change shows up in everyday choices: keeping commitments, helping a housemate, and believing the next step is possible.

Serving together turns recovery into purpose.

Step-Up creates a bridge between treatment and independent living, with accountability, mental-health awareness, and community on both sides.

Music gave us a way to start a conversation that words alone could not.

You can feel people moving forward here.

The structure here gave me something to rely on every day. Over time, I rebuilt discipline and trust in myself.

They did not just help me stay sober—they helped me prepare for real life. When it was time to think about my own apartment, I felt ready.

For the first time in a long time, our calls are about goals, routines, and what comes next—not simply getting through the day.

The change shows up in everyday choices: keeping commitments, helping a housemate, and believing the next step is possible.

Serving together turns recovery into purpose.

Step-Up creates a bridge between treatment and independent living, with accountability, mental-health awareness, and community on both sides.

Music gave us a way to start a conversation that words alone could not.

You can feel people moving forward here.

Questions, answered

Know what to expect before you call.

Clear answers make the next step easier. If your question is not here, call or text us.

(931) 327-7752

Where is Step-Up Recovery located?

Step-Up Recovery is based in East Nashville, Tennessee. Exact placement details are shared during intake.

Which homes are currently open?

Music House, Activity House, and Poetry House are open. Art House is coming soon.

How do I learn about availability and costs?

Call or text (931) 327-7752 for current availability and program details before you apply.

What support and accountability are included?

Food, toiletries, and basic essentials are included. Residents also attend four recovery meetings each week and participate in a structured, supportive home environment.

Are pets allowed?

Step-Up Recovery offers pet-friendly housing. Call or text before applying so we can discuss your companion and the best available placement.

How do I start?

Use Apply Now at the top of the page, or call or text (931) 327-7752.