Special Olympics Tennessee
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SOTN provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in various Olympic-style sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
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Hello! We're Special Olympics Tennessee. We serve over 18,000 athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the state. We offer sports training, competitions and free health screenings to all competitors. Join us by volunteering at an event: linktr.ee/specialolymp...
Go Madisun go! Madisun Rosier recently completed her speedskating divisioning at World Games. Tomorrow, she'll compete as a representative of Special Olympics USA! If you're a night owl, you can watch the speedskating competition streaming live on ESPN+/ESPN3 beginning at 2:30 a.m. Central Time.
March 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Go Madisun go! Madisun Rosier recently completed her speedskating divisioning at World Games. Tomorrow, she'll compete as a representative of Special Olympics USA! If you're a night owl, you can watch the speedskating competition streaming live on ESPN+/ESPN3 beginning at 2:30 a.m. Central Time.
Thanks to NewsChannel 5 Nashville for following along for a portion of today's site visit for our 2030 Special Olympics USA Games bid. Hear from athlete Halladay White and Director of Marketing and Communications Justin Bradford.
Special Olympics Bid Committee visiting Nashville, touring venues
This week a committee from the Special Olympics is in Nashville touring some possible venues. It's all part of the process for Music City to land the bid to host the games.
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February 25, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Thanks to NewsChannel 5 Nashville for following along for a portion of today's site visit for our 2030 Special Olympics USA Games bid. Hear from athlete Halladay White and Director of Marketing and Communications Justin Bradford.
Tune in at 10:00 a.m. Central Time for a joint press conference with Special Olympics Tennessee and Vanderbilt University regarding the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games.
www.youtube.com/live/tK4BK74...
www.youtube.com/live/tK4BK74...
Special Olympics Press Conference
YouTube video by Vanderbilt Athletics
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February 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Tune in at 10:00 a.m. Central Time for a joint press conference with Special Olympics Tennessee and Vanderbilt University regarding the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games.
www.youtube.com/live/tK4BK74...
www.youtube.com/live/tK4BK74...
The Flame of Hope has arrived at Gatlinburg Convention Center thanks to the Tennessee Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, and we're ready for our State Winter Games presented by Wellpoint Tennessee to begin!
Photos by Michael King
Photos by Michael King
January 27, 2025 at 4:14 AM
The Flame of Hope has arrived at Gatlinburg Convention Center thanks to the Tennessee Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, and we're ready for our State Winter Games presented by Wellpoint Tennessee to begin!
Photos by Michael King
Photos by Michael King
Highlights from the Cheatham County Polar Plunge. Thank you for supporting our athletes in Cheatham County! #PolarPlunge
January 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Highlights from the Cheatham County Polar Plunge. Thank you for supporting our athletes in Cheatham County! #PolarPlunge
Happy World Snow Day! We can't wait to hit the slopes at Ober Mountain next for State Winter Games presented by Wellpoint Tennessee!
January 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Happy World Snow Day! We can't wait to hit the slopes at Ober Mountain next for State Winter Games presented by Wellpoint Tennessee!
The Upper Middle Tennessee Bowling Sectional for Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association Unified Bowling occurred today in Clarksville. Congratulations to Kenwood on its first-place finish & Wilson Central & Station Camp on their second and third-place finishes, respectively.
January 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
The Upper Middle Tennessee Bowling Sectional for Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association Unified Bowling occurred today in Clarksville. Congratulations to Kenwood on its first-place finish & Wilson Central & Station Camp on their second and third-place finishes, respectively.
Our 2025 Ins and Outs for our athletes, Unified partners, coaches, volunteers, families and supporters. Let's make it an incredible year!
#insandouts
#insandouts
January 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Our 2025 Ins and Outs for our athletes, Unified partners, coaches, volunteers, families and supporters. Let's make it an incredible year!
#insandouts
#insandouts
Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for supporting Area 32 Special Olympics Tennessee - Hawkins & Sullivan Co! Click to watch the video from the check presentation courtesy of WJHL.
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Area 32 Special Olympics receives donation from KIND Charities of TN
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)—On Wednesday, Area 32 Special Olympic athletes joined their coordinator for a check presentation. Area 32 consists of athletes from Hawkins and Sullivan counties. On Sunday,…
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January 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for supporting Area 32 Special Olympics Tennessee - Hawkins & Sullivan Co! Click to watch the video from the check presentation courtesy of WJHL.
www.wjhl.com/news/local/a...
www.wjhl.com/news/local/a...
Want to participate in something you'll never forget while also making an incredible impact on your community of Special Olympics athletes? Register, fundraise and participate in a Polar Plunge. This season, there are plunges across the state in January & February.
Learn more: www.polarplungetn.com
Learn more: www.polarplungetn.com
December 20, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Want to participate in something you'll never forget while also making an incredible impact on your community of Special Olympics athletes? Register, fundraise and participate in a Polar Plunge. This season, there are plunges across the state in January & February.
Learn more: www.polarplungetn.com
Learn more: www.polarplungetn.com
Yesterday, Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis hosted athletes from Maury County for a shopping spree at DICK'S Sporting Goods in Cool Springs to celebrate the holidays. We appreciate Will's continued support of our athletes and his willingness to build lasting relationships with them.
December 18, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Yesterday, Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis hosted athletes from Maury County for a shopping spree at DICK'S Sporting Goods in Cool Springs to celebrate the holidays. We appreciate Will's continued support of our athletes and his willingness to build lasting relationships with them.
Congratulations to Rockwood High School on becoming a Unified Champion School! By becoming a Unified Champion School, RHS is dedicated to creating school climates where students with disabilities feel welcome and are routinely included in all activities, opportunities and functions.
December 18, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Congratulations to Rockwood High School on becoming a Unified Champion School! By becoming a Unified Champion School, RHS is dedicated to creating school climates where students with disabilities feel welcome and are routinely included in all activities, opportunities and functions.
This evening, NFL alum Vince Biegel, his wife Sarah and their family spent time with athletes from Cheatham, Davidson, Williamson and Wilson Counties to give them a memorable holiday celebration. Thank you for the wonderful gifts and the time you took to make each athlete's evening.
December 17, 2024 at 3:17 AM
This evening, NFL alum Vince Biegel, his wife Sarah and their family spent time with athletes from Cheatham, Davidson, Williamson and Wilson Counties to give them a memorable holiday celebration. Thank you for the wonderful gifts and the time you took to make each athlete's evening.
Congratulations to Ocoee Middle School on becoming Bradley County School's first Special Olympics Unified Champion School!
Thank you for your dedication to inclusion and creating a culture where every student feels valued and connected.
#UnifiedChampionSchools
Thank you for your dedication to inclusion and creating a culture where every student feels valued and connected.
#UnifiedChampionSchools
December 16, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Congratulations to Ocoee Middle School on becoming Bradley County School's first Special Olympics Unified Champion School!
Thank you for your dedication to inclusion and creating a culture where every student feels valued and connected.
#UnifiedChampionSchools
Thank you for your dedication to inclusion and creating a culture where every student feels valued and connected.
#UnifiedChampionSchools
At this week's Board of Directors meeting, Ben Storey of Harpeth Middle School shared what Special Olympics & Unified Champion Schools mean to him. He was joined by his teacher, Abby Dodson, his principal, Dr. Audra Williams and Cheatham County Director of Schools & SOTN Board Member Dr. Cathy Beck.
December 13, 2024 at 7:17 PM
At this week's Board of Directors meeting, Ben Storey of Harpeth Middle School shared what Special Olympics & Unified Champion Schools mean to him. He was joined by his teacher, Abby Dodson, his principal, Dr. Audra Williams and Cheatham County Director of Schools & SOTN Board Member Dr. Cathy Beck.
Our 2025 State Winter Games are from January 26 to 28 in Gatlinburg; we need volunteers! Volunteer opportunities are available for timekeeping, scorekeeping, health screenings, fitness, awards, merchandise sales, and more.
Find a volunteer opportunity: bit.ly/3vlN6on
Find a volunteer opportunity: bit.ly/3vlN6on
December 12, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Our 2025 State Winter Games are from January 26 to 28 in Gatlinburg; we need volunteers! Volunteer opportunities are available for timekeeping, scorekeeping, health screenings, fitness, awards, merchandise sales, and more.
Find a volunteer opportunity: bit.ly/3vlN6on
Find a volunteer opportunity: bit.ly/3vlN6on
This week, William Blount High School hosted a Unified bowling event at Crest Bowling Lanes. Teams at the event included Dobyns-Bennett High School Varsity and JV, Signal Mountain High School Varsity and JV, Maryville High School and Gibbs High School Eagles.
December 12, 2024 at 6:29 PM
This week, William Blount High School hosted a Unified bowling event at Crest Bowling Lanes. Teams at the event included Dobyns-Bennett High School Varsity and JV, Signal Mountain High School Varsity and JV, Maryville High School and Gibbs High School Eagles.
Congratulations to Lake City Middle School of Anderson County Schools TN, which received its Unified Champion Schools banner this week. Thank you for being so committed to inclusion!
December 10, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Congratulations to Lake City Middle School of Anderson County Schools TN, which received its Unified Champion Schools banner this week. Thank you for being so committed to inclusion!
Thanks so much to Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis for supporting Special Olympics Tennessee through the NFL's 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign, now in its ninth season.
"The people I have met through the organizations have made a great impact on me and my life." - Levis
"The people I have met through the organizations have made a great impact on me and my life." - Levis
December 10, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Thanks so much to Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis for supporting Special Olympics Tennessee through the NFL's 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign, now in its ninth season.
"The people I have met through the organizations have made a great impact on me and my life." - Levis
"The people I have met through the organizations have made a great impact on me and my life." - Levis
Tonight at our annual Area Director conference, longtime Area Director Judy Rogers, of our Southeast Region, was presented with the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication to serving her athletes for over 30 years. Congratulations, Judy!
December 7, 2024 at 3:44 AM
Tonight at our annual Area Director conference, longtime Area Director Judy Rogers, of our Southeast Region, was presented with the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication to serving her athletes for over 30 years. Congratulations, Judy!
Special Olympics Tennessee 2024 Wrapped.
December 5, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Special Olympics Tennessee 2024 Wrapped.
Celebrate International Volunteer Day with Special Olympics! Whether coaching, cheering, or organizing, your help makes a difference. Click to find local opportunities - specialolympicstn.volunteerhub.com/vv2/ ❤️ #ChooseToInclude
December 5, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Celebrate International Volunteer Day with Special Olympics! Whether coaching, cheering, or organizing, your help makes a difference. Click to find local opportunities - specialolympicstn.volunteerhub.com/vv2/ ❤️ #ChooseToInclude
Unified Champion Schools liaison Alex Roushdi and her fantastic crew at Amherst Elementary School celebrated receiving their UCS banner with a special presentation in their outdoor classroom. Congratulations on your dedication to inclusion! #SpecialOlympics #UnifiedChampionSchools
December 3, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Unified Champion Schools liaison Alex Roushdi and her fantastic crew at Amherst Elementary School celebrated receiving their UCS banner with a special presentation in their outdoor classroom. Congratulations on your dedication to inclusion! #SpecialOlympics #UnifiedChampionSchools
Thanks to Main Street Preps for this great article on Dickson County athlete Dayton Bates, who competed at the Special Olympics North America Golf Championship in Wichita, Kansas.
Creek Wood golfer Dayton Bates competes at National Tournament - Main Street Media of Tennessee
Dayton Bates, a sophomore at Creek Wood High School, recently competed in the Special Olympics National Golf Tournament in Wichita, Kansas. Bates competed with his stepdad, Taylor Hutcheson, and place...
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December 2, 2024 at 5:56 PM
Thanks to Main Street Preps for this great article on Dickson County athlete Dayton Bates, who competed at the Special Olympics North America Golf Championship in Wichita, Kansas.
While spending time with family this weekend, why not get everyone to register for the #PolarPlunge? Create a team, develop a costume theme and fundraise to support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes. It'll be the coolest thing you do in 2025!
Find your plunge & register: www.polarplungetn.com
Find your plunge & register: www.polarplungetn.com
November 26, 2024 at 10:26 PM
While spending time with family this weekend, why not get everyone to register for the #PolarPlunge? Create a team, develop a costume theme and fundraise to support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes. It'll be the coolest thing you do in 2025!
Find your plunge & register: www.polarplungetn.com
Find your plunge & register: www.polarplungetn.com