We list 164 intensive outpatient programs in Tennessee, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data, with the most in Nashville (16), Memphis (16), and Chattanooga (10). Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.
Intensive Outpatient (IOP): the basics
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is addiction treatment that meets several times a week for a few hours at a time while you live at home. Adult programs commonly provide about 9 to 19 hours of therapy a week, often for several weeks to a few months. IOP fits people who need more than weekly counseling but not 24-hour care. Read the full guide →
2026 rankings
Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank
Best for: Detox and residential careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.
Best for: Detox and residential careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and TRICARE.
Best for: Private-pay residential careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance and self-pay.
Best for: Supervised detoxCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.
Best for: Detox and residential careCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and TRICARE.
Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.
Best for: Detox and residential careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and TRICARE.
Best for: Private-pay residential careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.
Best for: Detox and residential careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.
Best for: Detox and residential careCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, self-pay, and sliding-scale fees.
Memphis, TN 38118
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · Self-pay · Sliding scale +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Nashville, TN 37203
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Brentwood, TN 37027
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Palmyra, TN 37142
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Columbia, TN 38401
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Hohenwald, TN 38462
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Nashville, TN 37209
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Johnson City, TN 37601
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Newport, TN 37822
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Sliding scale · State-funded
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Franklin, TN 37067
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Knoxville, TN 37919
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Nashville, TN 37208
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
State-funded
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Brentwood, TN 37027
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Memphis, TN 38105
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Brentwood, TN 37027
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Nashville, TN 37203
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Kingsport, TN 37660
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Nashville, TN 37212
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Jackson, TN 38301
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Maryville, TN 37801
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicare · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Kingston Springs, TN 37082
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Jackson, TN 38305
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Springfield, TN 37172
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Chattanooga, TN 37405
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Self-pay +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Cookeville, TN 38506
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Self-pay +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Self-pay +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
We list 164 intensive outpatient programs in Tennessee, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).
The most listings are in Nashville (16), Memphis (16), and Chattanooga (10).
Look for state licensing and accreditation (The Joint Commission or CARF), the right level of care for your needs, evidence-based therapies, and insurance compatibility. Read our guide to choosing a rehab or call (833) 589-6933 to talk it through.
Most private plans and Medicaid cover substance use treatment when it's medically necessary, but benefits vary by plan and network. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.
Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Listings are not endorsements.
