NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — One Nashville woman is working with an area nonprofit ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day to provide a candlelight service for those who have lost loved ones to addiction.

Pastor Rebecca Bailey and STARS Nashville started the event around three years ago. Bailey said they brainstormed a way to connect the faith community with those affected by addiction. They created a memorial service to allow community members to take a pause and grieve in a safe space.

Bailey said that when a loved one dies by overdose, it's often neither honored nor recognized. She said often, there's a stigma attached to those who die by overdose, and people sometimes aren't given space to express their emotions. This service is meant to be a way to give people a place to celebrat

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