Special Olympics Tennessee
@specialolympicstn.bsky.social
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...
Thank you to the Holiday Inn Nashville Vanderbilt for their continued support of our athletes! Special Olympics Tennessee athletes were presented with a check during a recent Vanderbilt University basketball game.
February 12, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Thank you to the Holiday Inn Nashville Vanderbilt for their continued support of our athletes! Special Olympics Tennessee athletes were presented with a check during a recent Vanderbilt University basketball game.
Time to meet Christian Chappell of Special Olympics Nashville! Christian will join Team Tennessee to compete in Athletics at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
Let's hear it for Christian! You can support him on his journey to USA Games here: bit.ly/4aMVFL9
#CallingAllChampions
Let's hear it for Christian! You can support him on his journey to USA Games here: bit.ly/4aMVFL9
#CallingAllChampions
February 12, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Time to meet Christian Chappell of Special Olympics Nashville! Christian will join Team Tennessee to compete in Athletics at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
Let's hear it for Christian! You can support him on his journey to USA Games here: bit.ly/4aMVFL9
#CallingAllChampions
Let's hear it for Christian! You can support him on his journey to USA Games here: bit.ly/4aMVFL9
#CallingAllChampions
We can think of 6 or 7 reasons why it's important for our athletes and Unified partners to advocate for their peers during #SOHillDay. 😉
February 11, 2026 at 10:43 PM
We can think of 6 or 7 reasons why it's important for our athletes and Unified partners to advocate for their peers during #SOHillDay. 😉
Our crew for Capitol Hill Day has safely arrived in Washington, D.C. Our delegation includes athlete Josh York, Unified partner David Ankarlo and teacher Jennifer Cain of Northview Senior Academy, plus Beth Teegarden and Natalee Kamau of SOTN. This trip was Josh's first-ever flight!
February 10, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Our crew for Capitol Hill Day has safely arrived in Washington, D.C. Our delegation includes athlete Josh York, Unified partner David Ankarlo and teacher Jennifer Cain of Northview Senior Academy, plus Beth Teegarden and Natalee Kamau of SOTN. This trip was Josh's first-ever flight!
Let's continue to meet Team Tennessee for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games! Meet Charlie Watson of Greater Knoxville.
Click here to donate and support Charlie: www.classy.org/team/772737
Click here to donate and support Charlie: www.classy.org/team/772737
February 6, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Let's continue to meet Team Tennessee for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games! Meet Charlie Watson of Greater Knoxville.
Click here to donate and support Charlie: www.classy.org/team/772737
Click here to donate and support Charlie: www.classy.org/team/772737
We’ve launched a new Volunteer Portal, and getting involved has never been easier.
Whether you want to cheer on athletes, help at events, or lend your skills behind the scenes, this is your one-stop hub to sign up, stay connected, and make an impact across the state.
👉 portals.specialolympics.org
Whether you want to cheer on athletes, help at events, or lend your skills behind the scenes, this is your one-stop hub to sign up, stay connected, and make an impact across the state.
👉 portals.specialolympics.org
February 6, 2026 at 8:53 PM
We’ve launched a new Volunteer Portal, and getting involved has never been easier.
Whether you want to cheer on athletes, help at events, or lend your skills behind the scenes, this is your one-stop hub to sign up, stay connected, and make an impact across the state.
👉 portals.specialolympics.org
Whether you want to cheer on athletes, help at events, or lend your skills behind the scenes, this is your one-stop hub to sign up, stay connected, and make an impact across the state.
👉 portals.specialolympics.org
Thank you to PopStroke Nashville for inviting our staff to today's ribbon-cutting ceremony and for the opportunity to experience the amazing facility. We look forward to hosting future athletic and fundraising events with you!
February 3, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Thank you to PopStroke Nashville for inviting our staff to today's ribbon-cutting ceremony and for the opportunity to experience the amazing facility. We look forward to hosting future athletic and fundraising events with you!
Special Olympics Tennessee has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 State Winter Games due to the severe winter storm forecast to impact East TN & a growing number of delegations withdrawing travel plans in the interest of safety.
www.specialolympicstn.org/News/special...
www.specialolympicstn.org/News/special...
Special Olympics Tennessee Announces Cancellation of 2026 State Winter Games
GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Special Olympics Tennessee has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 State Winter Games, which were rescheduled for this weekend in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. This decision co...
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January 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Special Olympics Tennessee has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 State Winter Games due to the severe winter storm forecast to impact East TN & a growing number of delegations withdrawing travel plans in the interest of safety.
www.specialolympicstn.org/News/special...
www.specialolympicstn.org/News/special...
We're getting closer! Only three days until the 2026 State Winter Games presented by Wellpoint Tennessee, with the Lifepoint Health Opening Ceremonies at the Gatlinburg Convention Center!
Volunteer here: vhub.at/26wintergames
Volunteer here: vhub.at/26wintergames
January 29, 2026 at 8:19 PM
We're getting closer! Only three days until the 2026 State Winter Games presented by Wellpoint Tennessee, with the Lifepoint Health Opening Ceremonies at the Gatlinburg Convention Center!
Volunteer here: vhub.at/26wintergames
Volunteer here: vhub.at/26wintergames
We're excited to see you this weekend! Only four days until we kick off State Winter Games presented by Wellpoint Tennessee with the Lifepoint Health Opening Ceremonies! Who's ready to hit the slopes or the ice at Ober Mountain?
Want to get involved? Volunteer here: vhub.at/26wintergames
Want to get involved? Volunteer here: vhub.at/26wintergames
January 28, 2026 at 5:37 PM
We're excited to see you this weekend! Only four days until we kick off State Winter Games presented by Wellpoint Tennessee with the Lifepoint Health Opening Ceremonies! Who's ready to hit the slopes or the ice at Ober Mountain?
Want to get involved? Volunteer here: vhub.at/26wintergames
Want to get involved? Volunteer here: vhub.at/26wintergames
Winter Games Need You! The 2026 Special Olympics Tennessee State Winter Games have been rescheduled for Feb 1–3 due to the winter storm. We urgently need volunteers to make this inspiring event a success for our athletes.
Sign up now and be part of something meaningful: vhub.at/26wintergames
Sign up now and be part of something meaningful: vhub.at/26wintergames
January 23, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Winter Games Need You! The 2026 Special Olympics Tennessee State Winter Games have been rescheduled for Feb 1–3 due to the winter storm. We urgently need volunteers to make this inspiring event a success for our athletes.
Sign up now and be part of something meaningful: vhub.at/26wintergames
Sign up now and be part of something meaningful: vhub.at/26wintergames
State Winter Games, presented by Wellpoint Tennessee, have been rescheduled to February 1 to 3, 2026, in Gatlinburg. We're excited to see our athletes, partners, coaches and volunteers beginning next weekend!
More info: www.specialolympicstn.org/wintergames
More info: www.specialolympicstn.org/wintergames
January 23, 2026 at 6:21 PM
State Winter Games, presented by Wellpoint Tennessee, have been rescheduled to February 1 to 3, 2026, in Gatlinburg. We're excited to see our athletes, partners, coaches and volunteers beginning next weekend!
More info: www.specialolympicstn.org/wintergames
More info: www.specialolympicstn.org/wintergames
Special Olympics Tennessee has decided to postpone the State Winter Games, originally scheduled for January 25 to 27, 2026, due to an impending winter storm. We are actively exploring rescheduling portions of the competition to a later date.
www.specialolympicstn.org/News/special...
www.specialolympicstn.org/News/special...
Special Olympics Tennessee Postpones 2026 State Winter Games Due To Impending Winter Storm
GATLINBURG, TN (January 22, 2026) – Special Olympics Tennessee has made the difficult decision to postpone the 2026 State Winter Games, originally scheduled for January 25 to 27, 2026, in Gatlinburg, ...
www.specialolympicstn.org
January 22, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Special Olympics Tennessee has decided to postpone the State Winter Games, originally scheduled for January 25 to 27, 2026, due to an impending winter storm. We are actively exploring rescheduling portions of the competition to a later date.
www.specialolympicstn.org/News/special...
www.specialolympicstn.org/News/special...
Team Tennessee is ready to take on the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games this summer. Click below to meet the delegation.
www.specialolympicstn.org/teamtennessee
www.specialolympicstn.org/teamtennessee
2026 USA Games
Click here to donate and support Team Tennessee.
www.specialolympicstn.org
January 16, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Team Tennessee is ready to take on the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games this summer. Click below to meet the delegation.
www.specialolympicstn.org/teamtennessee
www.specialolympicstn.org/teamtennessee
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Start the countdown – the 2034 Special Olympics USA Games will be held in Nashville! We’re honored to welcome this event and athletes to Music City @specialolympicstn.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Start the countdown – the 2034 Special Olympics USA Games will be held in Nashville! We’re honored to welcome this event and athletes to Music City @specialolympicstn.bsky.social
Beginning tomorrow, Friday, January 9, through Friday, January 16, you can support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes like Gregory by donating at Publix when you check out.
Gregory is a Publix employee and as an athlete, he represents Nashville while competing in basketball with the Commodores.
Gregory is a Publix employee and as an athlete, he represents Nashville while competing in basketball with the Commodores.
January 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Beginning tomorrow, Friday, January 9, through Friday, January 16, you can support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes like Gregory by donating at Publix when you check out.
Gregory is a Publix employee and as an athlete, he represents Nashville while competing in basketball with the Commodores.
Gregory is a Publix employee and as an athlete, he represents Nashville while competing in basketball with the Commodores.
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...