The Veterans Center Of East Tennessee Is Asking Hawkins County For $120,000 In Opioid Abatement Funds. The Center, Which Helps Veterans And Civilians In Recovery, Received $95,000 Last Year. However, Officials Say The Funds Are Running Out. President Michael Paul And Secretary Jessica Paul Explained That The Center Has Faced Difficulties Securing Grants. The Center Focuses On Reintegrating Veterans Into The Community And Preventing Addiction Or Incarceration. Commissioners Will Consider The Request During Budget Planning For The Next Fiscal Year.