About the Conference
ETAADAC hosts a 3 day conference designed to provide some of the necessary training needed for an individual to become a competent and qualified licensed counselor. ETAADAC believes this benefits the client, the counselor, and the organizations that provide addiction treatment.
WHEN? April 14-16, 2027
WHERE? Music Road Resort Inn, 314 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN
Single & half-day tickets available. Lunch is included with the price of admission on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Call for Presenters!
The 2027 ETAADAC Conference will be held at the Music Road Resort Inn in Pigeon Forge, TN on April 14-16, 2027. We are now accepting presentation proposals for three 3-hour morning keynote presentations (including one Ethics presentation), five 1.5-hour afternoon breakout presentations, and three 1-hour lunch presentations. Please read all instructions for completion of the proposal form.
Invited presenters will be granted complimentary admission to the conference (limited to two lead presenters for each presentation).
We will have three tracks for attendees. The three tracks are CPRS, LADAC, and Social Workers. We are looking for presenters to represent each of these tracks.
Proposals are due by Nov. 1, 2026.
The Venue
This year’s conference will take place in Pigeon Forge at the Music Road Resort Inn.
Hotel Reservations may be made at:
Music Road Resort Inn
314 Henderson Chapel Rd. Pigeon Forge, TN
Room rate: $130
Free Parking
Use code: ETAADAC
Three Tracks!
This year we are excited to offer three tracks for our attendees! The tracks are CPRS, LADAC, and social work. Please spread the word!
Want to recognize someone for their dedication to the field? Nominate them today!
Counselor of the Year Award - In Honor of Catherine S. Scarlett
This award is given to a LADAC counselor who provides direct A&D counseling services and demonstrates a strong ability to positively impact patients, systems, and the A&D counseling profession.
Professional of the Year Award - In Honor of Henry H. Ashe
This award is given to individuals who have, in the last year, made a significant contribution to the field of alcoholism and drug abuse treatment through education, prevention/community awareness, research, program development, or patient service delivery.
Lifetime Achievement Award - In Honor of Lea Acuff
Nominees may or may not be members of ETAADAC and have demonstrated fifteen (15) years of counseling and/or administration in the substance abuse treatment field while exemplifying a strong dedication to the profession through their demonstrated commitment and activity in local organizations and projects.
If you are having difficulty submitting a nomination, you may also email etaadac@gmail.com with your nominations and why you are nominating this person for the award.
Nominations end on February 5th, 2027.
Prefer paper registration?
When available, please email the completed paper copy to etaadac@gmail.com or mail to the address on the form.
To avoid the Givebutter tip, choose “Other” and add in $0.
If you need any assistance in registering, please reach out by email at etaadac@gmail.com or call our President Jennie Vandivort at 731-868-6098.
Become a Sponsor!
All sponsors will be recognized on our website and social media. Attendees will be able to visit sponsors in the conference hall. Conference booth tables will be provided for Platinum, Gold, and Silver levels.
DETAILS TO COME! If you are interested in being a sponsor, please let us know by email at etaadac@gmail.com