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My name is Jake Downs. I came to Rhea County in December of 2022. I am 32 years old and moved here from Arkansas to escape the drug addiction that had taken control of every aspect of my life for 15 years, leading to countless incarcerations. I struggled with meth addiction, which eventually led me to fentanyl and multiple overdoses. During my last arrest, I lost everything and knew I was done, but I didn’t know what to do or where to go. But God led me here to Rhea County, where I found RockHouse Ministries. My life has completely changed—mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
I now have over two years clean and sober, am currently enrolled to become a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, and serve as the Men’s Program Director for RockHouse. We house 30 men who are seeking the same recovery I once sought, and I am able to guide them through the steps of recovery. I am now married to the absolute love of my life, and we have a six-month-old daughter. I have been given back everything that was taken from me and more! Tennessee is my home!
About Jake Downs
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am married to Kelsie Downs, we have 3 kids at 12 years old 8 years old and 6 month old
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am the men’s program director at RockHouse ministries in spring city TN
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Recovery is possible, LOVE ALL PEOPLE!!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Continuing to help others in recovery, hoping to expand my testimony across the nation and helping to make an impact in the community.
Jake Downs & Our Community
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Ayalas. La hacienda. Carabelles.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Going on 2 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Pastor Grace at the Pentecostal Worship Center
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
How tight knit and welcoming it is as a whole.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Pastor Grace. Probably at his favorite restaurant Ayala’s. He is a man that I hope to be similar to. That really helps all people and has an electrifying personality
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
The Chosen.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I love to Golf just never have time to get to it. Lol
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
The scenic view on Grandview mountain
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
The residents at RockHouse and Rise up ministries.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love, peace, happiness
