About
About Cornerstone of Recovery
Cornerstone of Recovery sits on Airport Highway in Louisville, Tennessee — a Knoxville-area campus operating since 1989. The address and identity are confirmed by SAMHSA’s federal directory, Google’s listing (4.2 rating across 296 reviews), and Cornerstone’s own website. The program is Joint Commission accredited and provides a continuum from medical detox through residential treatment, partial hospitalization, and outpatient care under one roof.
Clinical leadership is named on the website: Shannon Jenkins serves as Chief Executive Officer, Sarah Joiner as Chief Operating Officer, Samantha Schalata as Clinical Director, and Kristina Rodgers as Director of Nursing. John Kupfner, MD, is Medical Director. Stephanie Hendren leads Admissions. The Railroad Program — distinctive to Cornerstone — is directed by Jill Burbidge, LCSW, LSUDC, SAP. The Professionals Program is directed by Dr. Janet Hicks.
What sets Cornerstone apart is the depth of specialty programming. Beyond standard adult residential care, the campus runs dedicated tracks for veterans and military (Hero’s Path), healthcare professionals, legal and business professionals, aviation professionals, and railroad workers — all populations where occupational pressures, licensing concerns, and stigma create unique barriers to seeking help. The Employee Assistance Program supports employees and families dealing with addiction, stress, or mental health challenges while keeping them connected to work. A dedicated psychiatric team supports dual-diagnosis care, which Cornerstone emphasizes as a differentiator from facilities that lack on-site psychiatric staffing.
Federal records list Medicaid (TennCare), private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay among payment options. Cornerstone’s website notes it accepts insurance from most providers; specific commercial carriers should be verified through Cornerstone’s insurance verification process. The intake line is 865-509-9352, available 24/7. Conditions treated include alcohol use disorder, fentanyl and opioid use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, trauma, anxiety, and depression — with PTSD explicitly addressed in the website’s FAQ.
- All levels of care from medical detox to outpatient on single 24-acre campus since 1989
- Joint Commission accredited facility with 24/7 operations for immediate admission
- TRICARE certified with specialized programming for veterans and military personnel
- Dual diagnosis treatment combining medical detox with mental health services
- Seamless transitions between detox, residential, PHP and outpatient without facility changes