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News Stories Featuring Special Olympics Tennessee
May 2023
NewsChannel 5 - May 21, 2023
Special Olympics Tennessee unites athletes at annual Summer Games
NewsChannel 5 - May 19, 2023
Special Olympics Tennessee's State Summer Games returns, showcasing athletes from across the Volunteer State
Today In Nashville - May 19, 2023
The Special Olympics start Friday at Lipscomb University
NewsChannel 5 - May 19, 2023
Looking for something fun to attend this weekend? Head to the Special Olympics Tennessee State Summer Games!
WKRN News 2 - May 18, 2023
Newsmaker: Law enforcement torch run
WJHL News Channel 11 - May 10, 2023
Johnson City Police kick off area Special Olympics with annual Torch Run
WBIR 10 News - May 8, 2023
Campbell County hosts first Special Olympics event in 20 years
CDC - May 1, 2023
CDC and Special Olympics: Inclusive Health
Exceptional Parent Magazine - May 2023
Two Billion Steps Later, Athletes Continue Leading the Way on the Road to Fitness
April 2023
ABC 24 Memphis - April 26, 2023
Memphis Special Olympian works for Grizzlies, appears in movie
Clarksville Now - April 22, 2023
Clarksville Police serve diners in Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics
Clarksville Now - April 19, 2023
Clarksville O’Charley’s to host annual Tip-a-Cop fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics
Clarksville Now - April 14, 2023
Special Olympics track and field event hosted by Civitan at APSU Fortera Stadium
WSMV News 4 - April 10, 2023
Father Ryan High School welcomes 2023 Tennessee Special Olympics
March 2023
Southern Standard - March 16, 2023
Big weekend for basketball
News Channel 5 - March 10, 20223
Special Olympics Tennessee hosts basketball tournament for the first time in 4 years
News Channel 9 - March 9, 2023
'Tip-a-Cop', Law enforcement raise money for Special Olympics Tennessee in Chattanooga
WYSH Radio - March 8, 2023
Special Olympics Fundraiser Held Monday in Campbell
News Channel 3 - March 8, 2023
Memphis man with autism makes acting debut in Woody Harrelson film
WBIR 10 News - March 6, 2023
Campbell County Special Olympics organizers raise $2,500 in new fundraiser
Chattanoogan - March 6, 2023
Local Law Enforcement Officers Support Special Olympics Through Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser At Chuy’s
Jackson Sun - March 2, 2023
PHOTOS: Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics on Feb. 25, 2023. in Jackson.
Mountain Press - March 1, 2023
Sevier G.O.L.F. Tournament benefits Area 33 Special Olympics
February 2023
WSMV 4 - February 26, 2023
Stefano DiPietro takes plunge to help Special Olympics
WVLT 8 - February 26, 2023
Special Olympics Tennessee hosts basketball event for the first time in years
WBIR 10 - February 25, 2023
Special Olympics host basketball tournament
WKRN News2 - February 25, 2023
A cold dip for a good cause: News 2 personalities participate in Music City Polar Plunge
WSMV 4 - February 23, 2023
Metro Police take plunge to support Special Olympics
WBIR 10 - February 18, 2023
Knoxvillians take part in polar plunge
WVLT 8 - February 18, 2023
Hundreds of people take the plunge for a good cause
Chattanooga Times Free Press - February 11, 2023
Chattanoogans take part in Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes
The Chattanoogan - February 8, 2023
Chattanooga Polar Plunge Benefitting Special Olympics Returns Saturday
Lebanon Democrat - February 7, 2023
Taking the plunge
The Exchange - February 7, 2023
Special Olympics Unified team honored for Winter Games
The Rogersville Review - February 7, 2023
Volunteer basketball teams 'Freezin' for a Reason'
The Rogersville Review - February 7, 2023
Local Special Olympics athletes excel at Winter Games
The Wilson Post - February 6, 2023
2023 Polar Plunge in Lebanon
Clarksville Now - February 4, 2023
Brave jumpers take Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics
January 2023
WATE 6 On Your Side - January 31, 2023
Special Olympics Tennessee Winter Games
WVLT 8 - January 29, 2023
Special Olympics Tennessee Winter Games return
WKRN News 2 / Local On 2 - January 26, 2023
Special Olympics Tennessee 2023 Winter Games
Local 3 News - January 20, 2023
Local athlete to represent Team USA in the 2023 Special Olympics World Games
The Chattanooga - January 29, 2023
Man From Hixson Named To Special Olympics USA Team
Murfreesboro Post - January 16, 2023
Cool in the pool
The Wilson Post - January 13, 2023
Floyd Center to host Special Olympics Regional
Local 3 News - January 5, 2023
Special Olympics TN 'returning to normal' in 2023 with multiple upcoming events
Rutherford Source - January 5, 2023
Murfreesboro Polar Bear Plunge to Benefit Special Olympics
News Channel 5 - January 7, 2023
21st annual Murfreesboro Polar Bear Plunge to benefit local Special Olympics athletes
Daily News Journal - January 8, 2023
An uplifting 'plunge' for Special Olympics
December 2022
The Daily Times - December 7, 2022
Eagleton College and Career Academy becomes Special Olympics Unified Champion School
November 2022
Herald Chronicle - November 30, 2022
Law Enforcement Torch Run held to raise money for Special Olympics
The Chattanoogan - November 18, 2022
ThROWdown For Special Olympics Tennessee Is Nov. 19
WKRN News 2 - November 11, 2022
Newsmaker: Battle of the Badges
Local 6 Paducah - November 11, 2022
Telethon of Stars: UTM Infant Stimulation gave Garrett a strong early start
Rogersville Review - November 11, 2022
Hawkins bowlers compete in Special Olympics event
October 2022
Local 3 News - October 28, 2022
SCHOOL PATROL: Chance Smith inspires Hixson Wildcat teammates
The Daily Herald - October 27, 2022
Special Olympics Tennessee hosts annual bowling tournament in Columbia
The Daily Herald - October 25, 2022
Special Olympics Bowling Tournament
The Tennessean - October 11, 2022
State school association honors local student, volunteer, board members in fall district
Southern Standard - October 6, 2022
Locals take second in Special Olympics
Cheatham County Exchange - October 5, 2022
Harpeth's Calli Copeland receives Student Recognition Award
1450 WLAF - October 3, 2022
Special Olympics returning to Campbell County; volunteers, funds needed
The Post - October 1, 2022
Cheatham County Represents in Special Olympics State Flag Football Tourney
September 2022
The Rogersville Review - September 27, 2022
Volunteer Homecoming Princess's choice for escort highlights 'culture of inclusion'
WLVT 8 Knoxville - September 26, 2022
Knoxville man hits 2 million pushup goal, sets new goal for 2.5 million
The Lebanon Democrat - September 24, 2022
The ties that bind
Daily Post Athenian - September 22, 2022
Triplett wins fourth straight state championship, first at level 4
The Rogersville Review - September 20, 2022
Cherokee bowlers qualify for Special Olympics state tournament
WBIR 10 News - September 20, 2022
Blount County Special Olympics competes in bowling for first time in two years
The Rogersville Review - September 20, 2022
Gold medal winning Team Tennessee flag football undefeated in Knoxville regional event
WBIR 10 News - September 17, 2022
Special Olympic athletes play flag football
The Mountain Press - September 14, 2022
Special Olympics is coming back to Campbell County
WBIR 10 News - September 9, 2022
KPD officer selected to represent Special Olympics Tennessee in Berlin for World Games
WVLT 8 - September 9, 2022
Knoxville police officer selected to represent Special Olympics Tennessee in Law Enforcement Torch Run
WATE 6 On Your Side - September 9,2022
Knoxville officer to represent Special Olympics TN in Berlin, 2023 World Game
August 2022
The Cheatham County Exchange - August 23, 2022
Harpeth pair named Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors
The Tennessean - August 22, 2022
Winning touch: Williamson County Special Olympics athletes advance to state tournament
Local 3 News - August 19, 2022
Cleveland 8th grader headed to Special Olympics State Golf Tournament
The Daily Post Athenian - August 18, 2022
Triplett wins Middle Tennessee Regional, state tournament next
The Daily News Journal - August 15, 2022
Special Olympics TN Middle Tennessee Golf Regional
WGNS Radio - August 14, 2022
Murfreesboro Welcomes TN Special Olympics Golfers
Willamson Source - August 14, 2022
Special Olympics Tennessee to Host Middle Tennessee Golf Regional in Murfreesboro
July 2022
WKRN News2 - July 31, 2022
Joe Casey, retired Metro Nashville police chief, dies at 96
WWE Community - July 28, 2022
WWE and Special Olympics Tennessee host SummerSlam Unified Basketball Tournament: photos
The Cheatham County Exchange - July 16, 2022
Cheatham County School Board honors Special Olympics participants
Weakley County Neighbors Magazine - July 10, 2022
2022 Special Olympics USA Games
Nashville Business Journal - July 7, 2022
Community Spotlight: Special Olympics is a movement built on inclusion, where every person is accepted and welcomed.
June 2022
radioNWTN - June 29, 2022
UTM faculty member leads team to 20 Special Olympics USA medals
The Portland Sun - June 28, 2022
Portland resident wins gold in USA Special Olympics
The Daily Post Athenian - June 28, 2022
Triplett wins East Tennessee Regional
WBIR / 10news - June 22, 2022
Maryville athlete brings two Special Olympic powerlifting medals home to East Tennessee
SpartaLive.com - June 16, 2022
Casey receives four gold medals
WKRN News2 - June 15, 2022
Newsmaker: TN Special Olympics conquer in Florida
Williamson Home Page - June 14, 2022
Pair of local athletes take home Special Olympics medals
The Daily Post Athenian - June 14, 2022
Triplett's Special Olympics trip was 'amazingly awsome'
NewsChannel5 - June 13, 2022
Community welcomes home athlete after winning gold at Special Olympics
The Rogersville Review - June 13, 2022
Hawkins County athletes bring home Gold from Special Olympics USA Games
ABC24 / LocalMemphis - June 10, 2022
Special Olympics of Greater Memphis athletes win big at Special Olympic USA Games
Williamson Home Page - June 10, 2022
Nolensville student takes home gold at Special Olympics national competition
Williamson Herald - June 8, 2022
Local athlete wins medals at Special Olympics
WKRN News2 - June 6, 2022
TN Special Olympians arrive in style to USA Games
WVLT Knoxville - June 3, 2022
Maryville man competing for Team Tennessee in the Special Olympics USA Games
WBBJ / 7 Eyewitness News - June 2, 2022
Community wishes luck to local Olympian
May 2022
The Tennessean - May 26, 2022
Area 29 Special Olympics return after 2-year break due to COVID-19
WKRN News2 - May 21, 2022
Special Olympics Tennessee returns for summer games
News4 / WSMV - May 21, 2022
Trent Dilfer kicks off Special Olympics
The Rogersville Review - May 19, 2022
Knights of Columbus donation sending Hawkins team to Special Olympics USA Games
Nashville Post - May 19, 2022
Special Olympics Tennessee state summer games to return
News4 / WSMV - May 19, 2022
Special Olympics Tennessee Summer Games
WCYB Tri-Cities - May 18, 2022
People with special needs learn golfing skills in Johnson City
Daily News Journal - May 13, 2022
Meet Aiden Lambert, Special Olympics standout and softball throw champ
WJHL Tri-Cities - May 12, 2022
Local law enforcement take part in torch run for Special Olympics Tennessee
WCYB Tri-Cities - May 12, 2022
Special Olympics Tennessee Area 3 celebrates return with torch run
WVLT-TV - May 11, 2022
Sevier County law enforcement raises money for Special Olympics
Tennessee Titans - May 2, 2022
Music City Blitz Returns to Nissan Stadium, Benefits Special Olympics Tennessee
News4 / WSMV - May 2, 2022
Titans Host Special Olympics Fundraiser
News4 / WSMV - May 1, 2022
Titans host annual flag football fundraising tournament Sunday
April 2022
The Tennessean - April 23, 2022
'Let's do it': How WWE's Drew McIntyre got ready for Summerslam in Music City, talks about career
WZTV / Fox 17 - April 22, 2022
WWE superstar pays surprise visit to Special Olympic athletes in Tennessee
Sportskeeda - April 22, 2022
"I knew I'd be inspired" - Drew McIntyre visits Special Olympics athletes
News Channel 9 / WTVC - April 21, 2022
Unified Volleyball Team asked to represent Tennessee at the USA National Games this summer
WKRN / News2 - April 21, 2022
WWE superstar surprises Special Olympic members
ClarksvilleNow.com - April 1, 2022
Clarksville Police present ThROWdown for Special Olympics 2022
WTVC / News Channel 9 - April 1, 2022
Chattanooga volleyball team goes to 2022 Special Olympics in Orlando
March 2022
The Chattanoogan - March 30, 2022
Area 4 Special Olympics Sets Annual Bocce Tournament
WATE / 6 On Your Side - March 23, 2022
Support Special Olympics by eating a sub from Jersey Mike's
WATE / 6 On Your Side - March 10, 2022
Ice Bears donating $2500 to Special Olympic athlete
February 2022
WJHL / News Channel 11 - February 20, 2022
‘Polar Plunge’ raises funds for Special Olympics Tennessee
ClarksvilleNow.com - February 6, 2022
Close to $19,000 raised in Special Olympics Tennessee Polar Plunge