About this Recovery House
Oxford House Sublime — Men Sober Living in Johnson City, Tennessee
Oxford House Sublime at 509 E Watauga Ave, Johnson City, TN is a resident-run recovery home for men. Reported capacity is 9, with 2 reported openings. The address is in Washington County.
Oxford House Sublime — key facts for prospective residents
- Address: 509 E Watauga Ave, Johnson City, TN 37601
- County: Washington
- Resident group: men
- Reported capacity: 9 residents
- Reported vacancies: 2 reported openings
- Interview schedule: Sunday at 8:00pm
- Contact: Contact Derek Blackwell at (423) 491-1292
- House phone: (423) 262-8021
- Map: View the reported location
At 9 beds it is about average among the 178 Oxford Houses listed in Tennessee. The last report put 7 of those 9 beds in use, leaving 2 reported openings. Interview times are listed as Sunday at 8:00pm. Contact Derek Blackwell at (423) 491-1292 to confirm the opening, the interview time and what is needed to move in.
What sober living costs in Tennessee, and how residents pay for it
A sober living bed in Tennessee usually costs about $165 a week. An equal share of the home's actual costs is what Oxford House members pay, so the number above describes the market rather than this house. Median gross rent statewide in Tennessee is $1,189 a month, for context. For those who cannot pay, TDMHSAS Creating Homes Initiative and Housing Choice Voucher are among the state-funded routes used. The agency behind it is Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
The Oxford House model and the resident interview
Oxford Houses are governed by their own residents, paid for by the members themselves and kept free of alcohol and illicit drugs. New members are voted in by the current residents, so the opening shown here is a past report rather than an offer.
How recovery housing is regulated in Tennessee
Tennessee has no licensing regime for recovery housing. The state's NARR affiliate, Tennessee Alliance of Recovery Residences (TN-ARR), certifies homes that choose to apply. Oxford Houses are chartered by Oxford House, Inc. rather than certified by a state affiliate, so this home will not usually appear on a state certification list. Both the federal Fair Housing Act and Tennessee Fair Housing Law (Tennessee Code Section 4-21-601) protect residents here.
Other sober living options near Johnson City, TN
The closest other Oxford Houses in this directory are Oxford House Johnson City in Johnson City, about 0.2 miles away; Oxford House Tidus in Johnson City, about 0.4 miles away; Oxford House Amidala in Johnson City, about 0.5 miles away — straight-line distances, not driving routes. This directory lists 23 in Johnson City, 178 in Tennessee. Browse recovery housing in Johnson City or sober living across Tennessee.
Last vacancy update: 09/07/2026. An opening shown here may already be filled. Confirm both with the house before travelling.
Oxford House in Tennessee
Oxford House is a publicly supported, non-profit network connecting all Oxford House recovery homes or sober houses. Oxford House sober living is a concept in recovery for a democratically run, self-supporting and drug free home. Homes range from six to fifteen; there is sober living for men, sober houses for women, and some recovery homes for women with children. Read more about Oxford House and the Sober House Directory.
In Tennessee, Oxford House offers sober living typically with very reasonable cost and promoting resident recovery through a peer-supported model run by the men and women in the sober house. Established in 1975 and continuing to this day, Oxford House boasts over 2,000 homes and growing across the globe.
The Sober House Business
Oxford House offers a platform for peer-lead recovery homes. If you are interested in opening a sober house as a business venture, get in touch with Vanderburgh Communities for more information.
