TN State Order · Half-Staff
Flags at Half-Staff for International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31, 2026
International Overdose Awareness Day is observed on August 31 to raise awareness about the overdose crisis and to honor those lost to overdose. The Governor of Tennessee has ordered all state flags to be lowered to half-staff in recognition of this day and in support of those affected by addiction and substance use disorder. This observance reflects the state's commitment to remembering lives lost and supporting recovery efforts.
Flag protocol
Flags at all state office buildings shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, August 31, 2026, in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day.
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