MORE THAN A NICE HOUSE A Better Place to Build a Life in Recovery
A Design for Living Recovery Homes was created around a simple idea: men and woman leaving treatment deserve more than a bed and a roof.
​
We combine safe, clean and comfortable sober living homes with the structure, accountability and active recovery involvement needed to navigate life after treatment. Residents aren't simply given a place to stay. They're given an environment where recovery becomes part of everyday life.
-
Structured, abstinence-based sober living
-
24-hour on-site staffing
-
Active 12-step involvement
-
Accountability built into everyday life
Sober Living Homes Across Nashville & Middle Tennessee
Recovery isn't one-size-fits-all. With sober living options throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee, residents can find an environment and location that works with their recovery, responsibilities and everyday life.
NASHVILLE
Nashville Sober Living
Homes
A Design for Living offers structured sober living homes throughout Nashville, Tennessee. Our residences provide a safe, comfortable environment where men can transition from treatment while staying actively engaged in recovery.
Our Nashville sober living program combines quality residences with 24-hour on-site staffing, accountability, 12-step involvement, life skills, sponsorship, and a supportive recovery community built for real-world recovery.
_JPG.jpg)
BUILT FOR REAL-WORLD RECOVERY
More Than Sober Living. A Foundation for Life After Treatment.
Treatment provides structure, but lasting recovery means learning to carry those principles into everyday life. A Design for Living combines accountability, active 12-step involvement, and practical life skills to help residents build stability while returning to real-world responsibilities.
Structure & Accountability
Recovery requires consistency. Residents receive 24-hour on-site support, regular house-manager meetings, clear expectations, and frequent drug and alcohol testing designed to maintain a safe, accountable sober living environment.
12-Step Recovery & Community
Recovery is stronger with connection. In-house 12-step meetings, book studies, sponsorship, fellowship activities, and involvement in Nashville’s recovery community help residents build meaningful relationships and stay actively engaged in recovery.
Life Skills & Independence
The goal is not simply to live sober in one of our homes- it’s to build a life that supports long-term sobriety. Life-skills development, volunteering, work, responsibilities, and community involvement help residents prepare for greater independence beyond sober living.
PEOPLE OVER PROFIT
Built From Personal Experience in Recovery
A Design for Living was founded by Justin Coggins after his final treatment stay in 2016. Having experienced sober living homes throughout the Southeast himself, Justin knew firsthand how much the right environment could influence life after treatment.
​
After living in too many subpar environments, he started with one house and a simple goal: create a place where people could come home after treatment and feel like their lives were getting better, not worse.
-
Founded by Justin Coggins in 2016
-
Built from personal recovery experience
-
Quality homes with real recovery structure
-
People Over Profit — always
RECOVERY STORIES
What Our Residents Say
Dustin C.
Former Resident
“A Design for Living provided me with the accountability and support I needed to become involved in a 12-step recovery program and community. They cared just as much about my meeting attendance as they did about my rent standing.”
Dustin C.
Recovery Story
“I never thought it would be possible for me to feel safe at a sober living house, but I did. After 10 years of repeated failures, I finally know a new freedom and a new happiness.”
Mitchell Baxter
Nashville Sober Living
The best place to rest and recover in Nashville. Houses are well maintained and policies are enforced that maintain a safe and sober recovery environment. Highly recommended to anyone that wants to improve their quality of living.
Riley Glass
Fuel Company
Wonderful experience. Homes are well kept and managed. Justin takes the program very seriously and will do everything in his power to extend himself for the betterment of every man in every house.