Narcan boxes unveiled in Kingston Springs, Pegram

Free narcan boxes were placed throughout Cheatham County on Monday, March 2 – the fifth anniversary of resident Quintenn Clark’s overdose at 20-years-old. 

The “Caring Libraries” were placed at Lawrence Foods in Kingston Springs and at the Pegram Parks and Recreation Building  – courtesy of The Quintenn Clark Foundation, Hustle Recovery and Cheatham County District 5 Commissioner Diana Pike-Lovell. 

The boxes contain free, individual doses of narcan and instructions on how to administer them, as well as resources for anyone struggling with addiction. 

Narcan – also known as naloxone – is a life-saving, over-the-counter nasal spray that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses – heroin, fentanyl, pain pills – by blocking receptor effects in two to three minutes. It is safe for all ages, with no abuse potential, and causes no harm if given to someone not on opioids.

The Quintenn Clark Foundation was established in memory of Anthony Clark and Tonya Mullins Garton’s son, Quintenn Clark, who lost his battle with addiction on March 2, 2021. The foundation’s purpose is to provide resources for treatment of addiction, recovery, support for families affected by addiction and education about drug abuse.

“Today's five years, and it's a tough day for me and Tonya and our whole family,” Anthony Clark said after the Caring Library in Pegram was unveiled. “He loved this community … We couldn't save Quintenn as much as we tried, but hopefully starting today with these boxes we can save somebody in our county that needs it.” 

Cheatham County has historically been identified as having one of the highest overdose rates per capita in the state. According to data from 2020-2022, Cheatham County recorded an overdose death rate of 92.4 per 100,000 people and in 2021 recorded a nonfatal overdose rate of 244 per 100,000. 

Numbers regarding death have improved in recent years. According to 2025 data, Cheatham County saw a drug overdose death rate of 61.5 per 100,000 people. The state’s death rate per capita is 50.7. However, the nonfatal overdose rate increased in 2025 to 298 per 100,000 residents. 

“At Hustle Recovery, we exist for one reason, to meet people where they are and open the door to recovery. Every day, our team walks alongside individuals and families who are fighting for their lives through recovery, housing, outpatient treatment, vocational support and community partnerships,” said Troy Sandifer, CEO of Hustle Recovery. “We believe recovery is possible, and more importantly, we believe every life is worth saving. That belief is exactly why we are all here today.” 

“The Caring Libraries we are placing throughout Cheatham County are more than just boxes filled with narcan. The box is filled with hope, second chances and compassion and action. Narcan saves lives – plain and simple. It gives someone another breath, another moment, another opportunity to fight recovery,” Sandifer said. “We know that we cannot help someone if they're no longer here. Harm reduction and recovery are not in competition. They work hand in hand. Today's efforts reflect a community that understands the importance of keeping people alive long enough to walk through the door of recovery.” 

He continued, “This is what collaboration looks like. This is what compassion looks like, and this is what it looks like when a community refuses to give up on people. At Hustle Recovery we often say recovery starts with an open door. Today, across Cheatham County, we will be opening doors more than ever.” 

If you or a loved one needs help, you can contact resources like SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for free, confidential support.