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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 comes in response to the severe winter storm forecast to impact East Tennessee and a growing number of delegations withdrawing travel plans in the interest of athlete, coach, family, volunteer and staff safety.

Special Olympics Tennessee Postpones 2026 State Winter Games Due To Impending Winter Storm

UPDATE (Friday, January 23, 2026) - WINTER GAMES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 1 to 3, 2026

Nashville Selected As Host Of 2034 Special Olympics USA Games

Thousands of athletes will compete and showcase inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities.

Special Olympics Tennessee 2025 State Fall Games Begin Friday

Over 900 athletes and Unified partners from across Tennessee are set to compete this weekend in Rutherford County

2025 Special Olympics Tennessee Winter Games Begin This Sunday in Gatlinburg

Events will include alpine skiing, snowboarding and speed-skating at Ober Mountain, and 3v3 basketball at Rocky Top Sports World

Special Olympics Tennessee 2024 State Fall Games Begin Friday

Over 900 athletes and Unified partners from across Tennessee are set to participate this weekend in Rutherford County

Brentwood Police Chief Selected for Final Leg Torch Run at Special Olympics World Games

Police Chief Richard Hickey will represent the United States in Italy at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

Three Special Olympics Tennessee Athletes and One Coach Named To Special Olympics USA

Four delegates will join the 160-member delegation representing the United States in Italy at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

Special Olympics Tennessee 2024 State Summer Games Begin Friday

Over 1,100 athletes and Unified Partners from across Tennessee are set to participate this weekend in Nashville

Special Olympics Tennessee Winter Games Begin This Sunday in Gatlinburg

Events will include alpine skiing, snowboarding and speed-skating at Ober Mountain, 3v3 basketball at Rocky Top Sports World and a Fitness Combine at Gatlinburg Convention Center

Special Olympics Tennessee State Flag Football Tournament To Take Place Saturday

Over 600 athletes and Unified Partners from across Tennessee set to participate this weekend in Nashville

19 Athletes, Unified Partners, Caddies and Coaches to Represent Tennessee at Special Olympics North America Golf Championship

The 22nd Annual Special Olympics North America Golf Championship to be held in Galloway, NJ

Special Olympics Tennessee State Summer Games Begins Friday; Titans Head Coach Mike Vrabel To Speak

Over 800 athletes and Unified Partners from across Tennessee set to participate this weekend in Nashville

Special Olympics Tennessee Winter Games To Celebrate 36th Anniversary

Ober Mountain to host skiing, snowboarding and speed skating athletes in annual Winter Games

Five Tennesseans Named to Special Olympics USA Team

201 Athletes, Coaches and Staff to Represent the United States at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 including five from Tennessee

Special Olympics Tennessee and Publix Super Markets Unite Again for Torch Icon Campaign Benefiting Thousands of Special Olympics Athletes

Publix Super Markets and Special Olympics Tennessee continue their mission-driven partnership bringing awareness and funding to thousands of Special Olympics athletes in Tennessee and throughout the Southeast

Special Olympics Tennessee to Host State Flag Football Tournament

Event to be held for first time since 2019 and will feature over 200 athletes and Unified Partners

Special Olympics Tennessee to Host Regional Flag Football Invitational at University of Tennessee RecSports Fields

Over 100 Special Olympics Tennessee (SOTN) athletes representing six counties will compete in the East Tennessee Regional Flag Football Invitational

Harpeth High School Students Named as Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors

Copeland and Romines join 12 other U.S. Youth Ambassadors with and without intellectual disabilities

Special Olympics Tennessee to Host First State Summer Games Since 2019

Over 600 athletes from across Tennessee set to participate this weekend in Nashville

Team Tennessee Participates in Weekend USA Games Training Camp Event

Last weekend, Team Tennessee participated in a 2-day training camp in preparation for their June trip to Orlando for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games!
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Meet Team Tennessee

138 Athletes, Unified Partners and Coaches heading to Orlando for 2022 USA Games.
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In The News

News Stories Featuring Special Olympics Tennessee

2025

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December 2025

Nashville Lifestyles - December 19, 2025
New Balance Foundation Awards $175K in Community Grants to Nashville Area Nonprofits

Davidson County Source - December 18, 2025
Nashville SC To Hold Special Olympics Unified Team Tryouts For 2026 Season

Nashville Parent - December 17, 2025
Tryout for Nashville SC’s Special Olympics Unified Team

Total Pro Sports - December 12, 2025
Diego Pavia Wins Hearts Outside The College Football World With A Kind Move

YouTube - December 10, 2025
Sketch & Diego Pavia Surprise Kids With a Dick’s Shopping Spree!
The Portland Sun - December 2, 2025

Portland Special Olympics team headed to nationals

Gallatin News - December 1, 2025
Station Camp named as Unified Champion School

November 2025

WATE Knoxville - November 26, 2025

Halls High School celebrates Unified Cheerleading state title



Tennessee Titans - November 23, 2025

Johnny Hekker My Cause My Cleats for Special Olympics



WJHL Tri-Cities - November 12, 2025

Dobyns-Bennett to represent Tennessee at Special Olympics USA Games



News Channel 5 Nashville - November 12, 2025

Slam dunk! Summit High pep rally celebrates special athletes



Yahoo News - November 12, 2025

Slam dunk! Summit High pep rally celebrates special athletes



Nashville Parent - November 4, 2025

Nashville to Host 2034 Special Olympics



October 2025

Vanderbilt Hustler - October 31, 2025

Nashville selected to host 2034 Special Olympics USA Games, with Vanderbilt as a hosting site



Nashville Post - October 30, 2025

Nashville to host 2034 Special Olympics USA Games



Mix 92.9 - October 30, 2025

Nashville To Host Special Olympics USA Games 2034



The Post - October 30, 2025

Nashville Selected as Host of 2034 Special Olympics USA Games



Gallatin News - October 30, 2025

Funds raised for Special Olympics in fourth annual Battle of the Badges



Nashville Scene - October 30, 2025

Nashville to Host 2034 Special Olympic USA Games



The Tennessean - October 30, 2025

'Lasting legacy of inclusion': The countdown begins for 2034 Special Olympics in Nashville



Special Olympics North America - October 29, 2025

Nashville Selected as Host of 2034 Special Olympics USA Games



Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp - October 29, 2025

Nashville Selected As Host Of 2034 Special Olympics USA Games



WKRN Nashville - October 29, 2025

Nashville to host 2034 Special Olympics USA Games



Nashville Business Journal - October 29, 2025

Nashville wins bid to host Special Olympics USA Games



Fox 17 Nashville - October 29, 2025

Nashville to host 2034 Special Olympics USA Games



News Channel 5 Nashville - October 29, 2025

Nashville selected as the host city for the 2034 Special Olympics USA Games



Yahoo News - October 29, 2025

Nashville hosting 2034 Special Olympics USA Games



3B Media News - October 29, 2025

Nashville Selected To Host 2034 Special Olympics USA Games



PR.com - October 29, 2025

Nashville Selected as Host of 2034 Special Olympics USA Games



Nash Today - October 29, 2025

Nashville selected to host 2034 Special Olympics USA Games



TSSAA - October 28, 2025

Flag football championship adds to growing Unified Sports program



The Tennessean - October 28, 2025

Nashville selected as host city for 2034 Special Olympics



Yahoo News - October 23, 2025

Wine & Dine for the Special Olympics in Franklin, TN



WSMV Nashville - October 22, 2025

Limo Peruvian Eatery Returns to Special Olympics Tennessee's Wine & Dine Event



Radio NWTN - October 20, 2025

HC Schools Special Olympics Team Are State Champs



WKRN Nashville - October 15, 2025

Special Olympics Fall Games



WGNS Murfreesboro - October 13, 2025

Fall Games Return--Over 900 Athletes Return to Smyrna and Murfreesboro This Weekend



WBBJ Jackson - October 13, 2025

Union University students help Special Olympics athletes prepare ahead of tournament



WBIR Knoxville - October 10, 2025

Karns Beavers offer a program that lets special needs kids be a part of their football community



WSMV Nashville - October 10, 2025

Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics Tennessee's Fall Games



WBBJ Jackson - October 9, 2025

Law enforcement officers serve up food and funds for Special Olympics



Williamson Source - October 8, 2025

Photo of the Day



Herald-Citizen - October 8, 2025

Law enforcement commended for Special Olympics fundraising



WKRN Nashville - October 8, 2025

Newsmaker: Wine & Dine benefiting Special Olympics TN



WKRN Nashville - October 7, 2025

First annual Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics in TN



WVLT Knoxville - October 6, 2025

Gatlinburg Police Department to participate in Special Olympics ‘Tip-a-cop’ fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse



The Mountain Press - October 6, 2025

GPD joining others in Tip-A-Cop fundraiser for Special Olympics

September 2025

Country Evolution - September 30, 2025

Joe Nichols Hosts “Home Run for Hope” to Support ADA-Compliant Baseball Field in Nashville



News Channel 5 - September 29, 2025

Nashville Metro Council approves resolution for ADA accessibility audit



WKRN Nashville - September 29, 2025

Home Run for Hope event raises money for ADA-compliant baseball field in Nashville



News Channel 5 - September 28, 2025

Country star Joe Nichols hosts fundraiser to build ADA-compliant baseball field in Nashville



WSMV Nashville - September 17, 2025

Metro Council urges disability audit ahead of 2034 Special Olympics USA Games in Nashville



Pulaski Citizen - September 17, 2025

Local Special Olympics to Receive Proceeds From Car Wash Event



Local 3 Chattanooga - September 9, 2025

Chattanooga police raising money for Special Olympics TN through "Tip-A-Cop" events

August 2025

Daily Post Athenian - August 17, 2025

Bronze finish for Ryan Triplett at Middle Tennessee Region



Helen Journal - August 16, 2025

Tina Gower: A Dedication to Inclusive Education



Herald Chronicle - August 15, 2025

Tip-A-Cop raises money for Special Olympics



WKSR - August 15, 2025

Special Olympics Tennessee Launches Free Unified Flag Football Program

July 2025

WSMV Nashville - July 28, 2025

Special Olympics Tennessee at the Nashville Sounds' Park Happening this Weekend



The Rogersville Review - July 24, 2025

Sports briefs: Area 32 Special Olympics flag football starts Aug. 3



Daily Post Athenian - July 21, 2025

Ryan Triplett places third in East Tennessee region, advances to statewide tournament



Nashville SC - July 21, 2025

All-Star Roundup: NSC at All-Star Week



Fox 17 Nashville - July 4, 2025

Nashville recommended to host Special Olympics USA Games



WKRN Nashville - July 2, 2025

Nashville could host 2034 Special Olympics USA Games



The Mountain Press - July 2, 2025

Samuel Thomas, Special Olympics Athlete of the Year



WSMV Nashville - July 2, 2025

Nashville recommended to host 2034 Special Olympics USA Games

June 2025

WSMV Nashville - June 30, 2025

TN First Lady Maria Lee attends Special Olympics Young Athletes Camp



The Mountain Press - June 24, 2025

Local coach named Special Olympics Coach of the Year



Summer County Source - June 23, 2025

Support a Good Cause at Awedaddy’s Bar & Grill Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser



The Rogersville Review - June 18, 2025

Area 32 Excels at Summer Games



WBBJ Jackson - June 18, 2025

Tennessee Highway Patrol graduates 33 state troopers



News Channel 5 Nashville - June 12, 2025

These heroes show a story of love, strength and devotion



May 2025

News Channel 5 Nashville - May 18, 2025

Special Olympics Tennessee Summer Games bring 1,200 athletes to Nashville



WKRN Local On 2 - May 16, 2025

Music City Fit Expo Supports Special Olympics



cityCurrent - May 15, 2025

Nashville Nonprofit Spotlight: Special Olympics Tennessee



Williamson County Source - May 14, 2025

WCS High School Students Compete in Special Olympics



The Connection - May 13, 2025

Robertson County Special Olympics hosts annual Spring Games



Nashville Fit Magazine - May 12, 2025

NFM Podcast Shines Light on Special Olympics Program and Music City Fit Expo Fundraiser



Herald & Tribune - May 12, 2025

Town honors Special Olympics medalist



Nashville Predators - May 12, 2025

Nashville Predators Foundation Distributes Record-Breaking Grant Donation to 190 Local Nonprofits



City of Murfreesboro - May 9, 2025

2025 Special Olympics (Newsbreak)



Nashville SC - May 9, 2025

Nashville Soccer Club's Special Olympics Unified Team, Sponsored by Transcard, to Play at GEODIS Park Saturday 



News Channel 5 Nashville - May 7, 2025

"Go Ellie!" Grand friendships on display at Special Olympics Spring Games



Tullahoma News - May 7, 2025

Officers deliver torch for Special Olympics



CPA Media Studio - May 5, 2025

Special Olympics World Winter Games Feature Story



WBBJ Jackson - May 5, 2025

Gibson County Special Olympics Field Day kicks off in Trenton



Tullahoma News - May 3, 2025

Special Olympics celebrate every champion



The Daily Beacon - May 2, 2025

Vols Adapt event: Promoting inclusion for all

April 2025

Main Street Fairview - April 29, 2025

Special Olympics coming to HCHS May 7



The Connection - April 29, 2025

Special Olympics event set for this weekend



Moore County News - April 29, 2025

Moore County competes at Special Olympics



Chattanooga Daily News - April 29, 2025

Chattanooga Police Department participates in Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics



Elk Valley Times - April 24, 2025

Celebrating every champion: Special Olympics set for April 29



Gallatin News - April 24, 2025

Sumner County hosts 2025 Special Olympics Spring Games



Pulaski Citizen - April 23, 2025

Special Olympics Giles County Celebrates Spring Games



Peahead Productions - April 15, 2025

Interview with Wendy and Officer Wells - Area 13 Special Olympics



Beatrice Daily Sun - April 14, 2025

Special Olympics athletes earn gold in Nashville



WVLT Knoxville - April 14, 2025

Special Olympics: Elementary and middle school students participate in track & field events



WKRN Nashville - April 12, 2025

'Tip a Cop' raises money for Special Olympics



WBIR Knoxville - April 10, 2025

Corryton man wins gold at Special Olympics in Italy



Hoodline - April 10, 2025

Maryville Officers Ignite Spirit of Inclusion With Torch Run for Special Olympics in Blount County



WVLT Knoxville - April 10, 2025

Area 15 Special Olympics extends special award



Hoodline - April 10, 2025

Blount County Law Enforcement and Community Band Together in Supportive Relay for Special Olympics Tennessee



3B Media News - April 9, 2025

Blount Law Enforcement Leads Torch Run for Area 15 Special Olympics



CPA Media Studio - April 8, 2025

Unified Sports Feature Story



Portland Sun - April 1, 2025

Portland man takes the Plunge for Special Olympics

March 2025

WJHL Tri-Cities - March 31, 2025

Special Olympics Tennessee’s Upper East Region Track and Field day returns



Chattanoogan.com - March 27, 2025

Tennessee House Of Representatives Honors Jayme Salisbury For Special Olympics Gold Medal Wins



Belmont University - March 27, 2025

Belmont Student-Athletes Host Annual Battle of the Bruins Presented by Truist



WKRN News 2 Nashville - March 27, 2025

Nashville SC hosts signing ceremony for Special Olympics TN Unified Team



Nashville Post - March 25, 2025

In Charge 2025



Nashville Soccer Club - March 25, 2025

Nashville Soccer Club Announces 2025 Special Olympics Unified Team Roster



Knoxville News Sentinel - March 25, 2025

Corryton's Johnny Kelly returns a winner from Special Olympics World Winter Games



Nashville Fit Magazine - March 25, 2025

Final Stop on the Fit Crawl: F45 Brentwood Hosts Special Olympics Event This Saturday!



Knox TN Today - March 19, 2025

Gold Medalist Johnny Kelly Jr. welcomed home in surprise event



WJHL Tri-Cities - March 18, 2025

Special Olympic medalist from Jonesborough returns home



WVLT Knoxville - March 18, 2025

Tennessee Special Olympians return home with gold medals



Cheatham County Exchange - March 16, 2025

Harpeth holds Special Olympics Pep Rally



Radio NWTN - March 9, 2025

HCHS Special Olympics Team Wins Gold at State Tourney



Tullahoma News - March 7, 2025

Special Olympics thanks supporters



WSMV Nashville - March 5, 2025

3 Tennessee athletes prepare to compete at Special Olympics Winter Games



Cheatham County Exchange - March 4, 2025

Regional Unified Basketball Tournament at Harpeth deemed big success by organizers



WJHL Tri-Cities - March 3, 2025

Local snowboarder to compete in Special Olympics World Championships in Italy



WVLT Knoxville - March 3, 2025

Special Olympics to host first statewide adult basketball tournament



News Channel 5 Nashville - March 1, 2025

Spring Hill speed skater headed to Special Olympics Winter Games this month

February 2025

The Rogersville Review - February 27, 2025

Volunteer High School recognized as Unified Champion School



WCYB Tri-Cities - February 25, 2025

Local snowboarder Chris Furches heads to Italy for Special Olympics USA debut



WSMV Nashville - February 24, 2025

Spring Hill’s Madisun Rosier skates her way to Special Olympics World Games



News Channel 5 Nashville - February 24, 2025

Special Olympics Bid Committee visiting Nashville, touring venues



WSMV Nashville - February 22, 2025

WSMV crew joins 2025 Music City Polar Plunge



Vanderbilt Hustler - February 20, 2025

Vanderbilt, Special Olympics Tennessee bid to host 2030 USA Games in Nashville



WKRN Nashville - February 20, 2025

Newsmaker: Music City Polar Plunge 2025



WPLN NashVillager - February 19, 2025

NashVillager Podcast: Nashville’s bid for the Special Olympics



Nashville Business Journal - February 19, 2025

Nashville bids on 2030 Special Olympics



Nashville Post - February 18, 2025

Nashville announces bid to host 2030 Special Olympics USA Games



WSMV Nashville - February 18, 2025

Nashville enters bid to host Special Olympics



WKRN Nashville - February 17, 2025

Nashville bids for Special Olympics USA Games



The Tennessean - February 17 ,2025

Vanderbilt, Special Olympics Tennessee bid to host 2030 USA Games in Nashville



The Pulse - February 6, 2025

Jayme Salisbury Wins Gold At 2025 Special Olympics Tennessee Winter Games

January 2025

WATE Knoxville - January 27, 2025

Special Olympics in Gatlinburg



WVLT Knoxville - January 27, 2025

Special Olympics Tennessee kicks off 2025 winter games (Part 2)



WVLT Knoxville - January 27, 2025

Special Olympics Tennessee kicks off 2025 winter games



The News (Tullahoma) - January 25, 2025

Special Olympics holds swim meet



The Rogersville Review - January 25, 2025

Special Olympics TN Winter Games begin Sunday



Ski Southeast - January 23, 2025

Special Olympics Tennessee Winter Games Begin This Sunday In Gatlinburg



The Knoxville Sun - January 23, 2025

Special Olympics Tennessee Winter Games Begin This Sunday in Gatlinbug



The Mountain Press - January 23, 2025

Special Olympics Tennessee Winter Games begins Sunday



The Banner - January 22, 2025

14th Annual Upper West Tennessee Polar Plunge



Skidmore Athletics - January 22, 2025

Brooke LaVallee represents Skidmore, Liberty League at NCAA Convention



Cheatham County Exchange - January 21, 2025

Cheatham County’s Polar Plunge provides cool start to year



1450 WLAF - January 20, 2025

Campbell Countian featured on Knoxville’s 40 under 40



WKRN Nashville - January 18, 2025

Cheatham County Polar Plunge raises more than $19K for Special Olympics



Comic Sands - January 17, 2025

TikToker Dumbfounded After Discovering A Troll Signed Her Up For The Special Olympics



Rogersville Review - January 14, 2025

Area 32 Special Olympics receives $9K from Knights of Columbus



Cheatham County Exchange - January 14, 2025

Cheatham County set to take the Polar Plunge



Chattanooga Times Free Press - January 12, 2025

Kennedy: Special Olympics director for Southeast Tennessee named to hall of fame



Knoxville News Sentinel - January 12, 2025

40 Under 40: Brandon Johnson owns a Jacksboro auto shop and advocates for inclusive spaces



Thunderbolt Radio - January 9, 2025

Upper West Tennessee Special Olympics Prepares for Polar Plunge



Radio WTN - January 9, 2025

UC RISE Students Shine In Special Olympics



WBBJ TV - January 8, 2025

2nd annual sports card show to benefit Special Olympics of Upper West TN



WJHL Tri-Cities - January 8, 2025

Area 32 Special Olympics receives donation from KIND Charities of TN



Wilson County Source - January 5, 2025

Polar Bear Plunges Around Middle Tennessee



Music Row - January 2, 2025

SOLID Raises $17K During Annual Turkey Bowl Event
2024

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December 2024

Titans Wire - December 18, 2024

Titans' Will Levis treats Special Olympics athletes to shopping spree



Cleveland Daily Banner - December 14, 2024

Ocoee Middle becomes first Special Olympics Unified Champion School in county and city



Tennessee Titans - December 8, 2024

My Cause My Cleats



Tennessee Titans - December 6, 2024

Titans Staff Joins Players and NFL in Celebrating My Cause My 'Sneaks'



The Cheatham County Exchange - December 3, 2024

Harpeth Middle named National Unified Champion school



November 2024

Main Street Media - November 24, 2024

Special Olympians of Greater Clarksville pick up multiple Gold, Bronze Medals



Iron Palace Podcast - November 18, 2024

Davis wins three gold medals at International Powerlifting Federation World Championships in Iceland



Main Street Preps - November 11, 2024

Creek Wood golfer Dayton Bates competes at National Tournament

October 2024

Local 3 Chattanooga - October 30, 3034

ChattState named Unified Champion School by Special Olympics



Chattanooga State - October 30, 2024

Unified Champion School Recognition Highlights Inclusive Spirit at Chattanooga State



WBIR Knoxville - October 29, 2024

Power Partners: Special Olympics training team to send athlete to international powerlifting championship



Nashville SC - October 24, 2025

United In Sports: The Journey of Nashville SC's Special Olympics Unified Team



WSMV Nashville - October 24, 2024

Fundraiser hosted in Franklin to support Special Olympics Tennessee



WSMV Nashville - October 23, 2024

D'Andrews Bakery's White Chocolate Mousse Recipe - Wine & Dine



Southern Standard - October 22, 2024

Going for Gold



The Mountain Press - October 15, 2024

MOU reached between school district, Special Olympics



WGNS Radio Murfreesboro - October 14, 2024

Join the Action: Special Olympics Fall Games Kick Off in Rutherford County



September 2024

WKRN News 2 Nashville - September 23, 2024

Newsmaker: TopGolf Unified Fore Joy ProAm



WKRN News 2 Local on 2 - September 20, 2024

Special Olympics: Passion, Inclusion, Strength



Knoxville News Sentinel - September 19, 2024

'One of a kind' snowboarder from Corryton headed to the Special Olympics World Winter Games



Main Street Media - September 18, 2024

Tidal Wave Auto Spa’s Annual Charity Day Is Friday



Nashville Business Journal - September 12, 2024

Meet the inaugural class of C-Suite Awards honorees



Williamson Herald - September 9, 2024

Brentwood Police chief selected for final leg torch run at Special Olympics World Games



CPA Media Studio - September 5, 2024

Special Olympics TN Summer Games Feature Story



WKYC Cleveland - September 4, 2024

'There really isn't a loser in this': Cleveland up against Nashville in bid to host 2030 Special Olympics USA Games



Williamson Source - September 4, 2024

Brentwood Police Chief Selected For Final Leg Torch Run At Special Olympics World Games



WKRN News 2 Nashville - September 2, 2024

Brentwood police chief to participate in torch run for 2025 Special Olympics World Games



August 2024

The Lebanon Democrat - August 31, 2024

Taking a plunge to support special olympics



WVLT 8 Knoxville - August 22, 2024

Gibbs graduate to compete in Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy (Video)



WVLT 8 Knoxville - August 22, 2024

Gibbs graduate to compete in Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy (Story)



Knox TN Today - August 22, 2024

Johnny Kelly named Olympic athlete



WCYB Tri Cities - August 20, 2024

Jonesborough native to represent Special Olympics USA in 2025



Williamson Herald - August 20, 2024

3 Special Olympics Tennessee athletes, coach named to Special Olympics USA



The News - August 20, 2024

Spring Hill's Madisun Rosier one of four Tennessee delegates to compete in 2025 Special Olympics



Nation of Blue - August 15, 2024

Will Levis Meets with Members of Special Olympics of Tennessee



Daily Post Athenian - August 12, 2024

Ryan Triplett second at Middle Tennessee Regional



Johnson City Press - August 9, 2024

JCPD holds golf tournament fundraiser for Special Olympics



Hoodline - August 8, 2024

Johnson City Police Hit the Links for Charity, Raise Over $2K for Special Olympics Tennessee at Elizabethton Golf Club



Johnson City PR - August 7, 2024

JCPD Holds Fundraiser For Special Olympics

July 2024

WBIR Knoxville - July 25

UT diving coach, special Olympians take part in a parade celebrating Tennessee athletes



Pride Publishing - July 17, 2024

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet July 20



Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame - July 14, 2024

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Induction Special



Daily Post Athenian - July 14, 2024

Ryan Triplett third at East Tennessee Regional



Broadway Sports Media - July 12, 2024

Nashville SC’s Chris Parks and Adan Ramírez selected to Special Olympics Unified All Star Game



Herald Citizen - July 12, 2024

Local law enforcement raises money for Special Olympics



Major League Soccer - July 12, 2024

Rosters for 2024 Special Olympics Unified Sports All-Star Game



The Tennessean - July 3, 2024

Two Williamson students chosen for 8-week Bank of America student leadership program

June 2024

Williamson Herald - June 28, 2024

Bank of America announces 2024 Nashville Student Leaders



D1 Training - June 27, 2024

Special Olympics Tennessee and Fitness Partners Across the State Set the Bar for Fitness



Main Street Clarksville - June 27, 2024

Area Special Olympics athletes bring home medals



The News TN - June 26, 2024

Local students named 2024 Bank of America Student Leaders, earn Realtor Good Works Foundation scholarships



Nashville Business Journal - June 24, 2024

NBJ reveals 2024 C-Suite Awards honorees



On Target News - June 24, 2024

Tip-a-Cop Event Raises Money for Special Olympics



WKRN Nashville - June 17, 2024

This Week with Bob Mueller: June 15, 2024 | Part 3





WKRN Nashville - June 17, 2024

This Week with Bob Mueller: June 15, 2024 | Part 2



Knoxville News Sentinel - June 4, 2024

Rebekah Cobble, the queen of Karns High School in more ways than one



Herald-Citizen (Cookeville) - June 3, 2024

Pulling for a purpose



Tullahoma News - June 3, 2024

Special Olympics Seeks Coaches, Volunteers

May 2024

WKRN Nashville - May 31, 2024

Newsmaker: Special Olympics pulling for a purpose



Herald-Citizen (Cookeville) - May 29, 2024

Airport preps for plane pull to benefit Special Olympics



WBBJ Jackson - May 28, 2024

Special Olympics invites community to Summer Sports Camp



WVLT Knoxville - May 26, 2024

Knoxville man named Special Olympics Tennessee ‘Athlete of the Year’ nominee



Macon County Chronicle - May 22, 2024

Macon County Takes Gold in TN Special Olympics



The Banner - May 21, 2024

State Rep. Tandy Darby Secures $250K for Special Olympics



Sports Illustrated - May 20, 2024

Titans QB Shows Support for Special Olympics



Gridiron Heroics - May 20, 2024

NFL World Praises Will Levis For Classy Move At Tennessee Special Olympics



The Mountain Press - May 20, 2024

Special Olympics athletes compete in track and field



Yardbarker - May 19, 2024

Will Levis meets with every athlete at Tennessee Special Olympics Summer Games



On Target News - May 19, 2024

Area 13 Special Olympics held on Thursday



The Spun - May 19, 2024

Will Levis Praised For Classy Move At Tennessee Special Olympics



The Tullahoma News - May 18, 2024

Special Olympics sees over 280 athletes compete



Nashville SC - May 18, 2024

Renasant Recap: Nashville SC Earns 1-1 Draw with Atlanta United FC at GEODIS Park



Our Sports Central - May 18, 2024

Nashville SC Earns 1-1 Draw with Atlanta United FC at GEODIS Park



WSMV Nashville - May 17, 2024

Special Olympics Summer Games of Tennessee underway in Nashville



Nashville Post - May 17, 2024

Local Special Olympics athletes find community, competition



Sumner County Source - May 17, 2024

Special Olympics Tennessee 2024 State Summer Games Begin



Rutherford County Source - May 17, 2024

Special Olympics Tennessee 2024 State Summer Games Begin



Maury County Source - May 17, 2024

Special Olympics Tennessee 2024 State Summer Games Begin



Williamson County Source - May 17, 2024

Special Olympics Tennessee 2024 State Summer Games Begin



Wilson County Source - May 17, 2024

Special Olympics Tennessee 2024 State Summer Games Begin



Dickson County Source - May 17, 2024

Special Olympics Tennessee 2024 State Summer Games Begin



Nashville Chamber of Commerce - May 15, 2024

Bank of America and Special Olympics Share Values



Vanderbilt Athletics - May 15, 2024

Austin Named to Community Service Team



The Moore County News - May 15, 2024

Special Olympics reset for Thursday



Nashville Scene - May 14, 2024

Local Special Olympics Athletes Find Community, Competition



1450 WLAF - May 14, 2024

2024 Special Olympics Track and Field held at CCHS



The Mountain Press - May 10, 2024

SCHS hosts Special Olympics track and field event



Publix - May 9, 2024

Publix Special Olympics associates are keeping their eyes on the prize



Gallatin News - May 8, 2024

Special Olympics games draw 400 athletes



NBC 29 Jackson - May 7, 2024

RACE FOR FIRST PLACE: Area 11 Special Olympics make a come back



NewsChannel 5 Nashville - May 7, 2024

Community push to get fans in the stands for final day of Special Olympics spring games



The Dispatch - May 6, 2024

Davidson County Special Olympic swimmers bring home medals



The Manchester Times - May 1, 2024

Special Olympics Annual Event will be May 9 in Tullahoma



April 2024

WBIR Knoxville - April 29, 2024

Meet the Area 22 Special Olympians!



News Channel 5 Nashville - April 29, 2024

Special Olympics seeking volunteers ahead of May games



WKRN Nashville - April 27, 2024

Cheatham County community joins in Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run



WBIR Knoxville - April 25, 2024

Tellico Village athletes teach Special Olympians how to play pickleball



WBIR Knoxville - April 22, 2024

Law enforcement officers carry torch over 2 miles to Powell High School to support Tennessee Special Olympics



WVLT Knoxville - April 22, 2024

Special Olympics creates a spot for competition and friendship for nonverbal student



WVLT Knoxville - April 21, 2024

Farragut Intermediate School students receive large sendoff to Special Olympics



WSMV Nashville - April 21, 2024

Athletes compete in Special Olympics swim regional



Nashville Business Journal - April 18, 2024

Nashville eyes Special Olympics 2030, state and local support



Nashville Scene - April 18, 2024

Nashville to Bid for Special Olympics 2030 Host City



Nashville Post - April 18, 2024

Nashville to bid for Special Olympics 2030 host city



WVLT 8 Knoxville - April 17, 2024

Pickleball Playground offering all-inclusive classes for those wanting to learn



WKRN Nashville - April 17, 2024

Newsmaker: Special Olympics TN Share the Spotlight gala



WVLT 8 Knoxville - April 11, 2024

A labor of love for those at the Area 15 Special Olympics



The Rogersville Review - April 10, 2024

PHOTO GALLERY: Area 32 hosts bocce competition



WSMV Today in Nashville - April 2, 2024

Nashville SC and Special Olympics Tennessee Talk Nashville SC Unified Team

March 2024

Sumner Source - March 28, 2024

Nashville SC Announces 2024 Special Olympics Unified Team Roster



Main Street Media - March 28, 2024

Special Olympics Giles County Will Hold Spring Games April 2



Williamson Source - March 28, 2024

Nashville SC Announces 2024 Special Olympics Unified Team Roster



Nashville SC - March 27, 2024

Nashville SC Announces 2024 Special Olympics Unified Team Roster



Tennessee Titans - March 25, 2024

Special Olympics Music City Blitz | Community Photos



Gallatin News - March 20, 2024

Special Olympics announce Spring Games



Rogersville Review - March 20, 2024

Special partnership making tangible difference



WKRN Nashville - March 17, 2024

'Music City Blitz' benefits Special Olympics Tennessee



News Channel 5 - March 17, 2024

Annual Music City Blitz flag football tournament returns to Nissan Stadium



The Mountain Press - March 13, 2024

A Special Partnership for Whole Health and Athletic Excellence



Williamson County Source - March 8, 2024

Special Olympics Tennessee State Basketball Tournament This Weekend



Dickson County Source - March 8, 2024

Special Olympics Tennessee State Basketball Tournament This Weekend



Rogersville Review - March 8, 2024

Area 32 Special Olympics Tennessee seeks sponsors



WGNS Radio - March 7, 2024

Volunteers Needed for Local Special Olympics Events to Fill the Stands



Greeneville Sun - March 6, 2024

Chuckey-Doak High School Recognized By Special Olympics Tennessee



Main Street Maury - March 6, 2024

Maury County Polar Plunge raises $13K for Special Olympics



February 2024

WKRN Nashville - February 24, 2024

Music City Polar Plunge: News 2 employees take a cold dip for a good cause



The Columbia Herald - February 23, 2024

Things to do: Yard sales, polar plunges, pajama parties, Gumbo Sunday - Columbia Daily Herald



WPLN This Is Nashville - February 21, 2024

Special Olympics Tennessee offers year-round programs to athletes



WJHL Tri-Cities - February 18, 2024

Dozens participate in Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics



The Rogersville Review - February 17, 2024

Local athletes shine at Winter Games



Cheatham County Exchange - February 6, 2024

2024 Cheatham County Schools State of the District Breakfast highlights “Better Together” initiatives



Maury County Source - February 6, 2024

Maury Special Olympics Polar Plunge on February 25



WJHL Tri-Cities - February 5, 2024

Next stop Italy for Special Olympics snowboarder



Wilson County Source - February 2, 2024

Wilson Special Olympics Polar Plunge to Take Place on February 3



Essentially Sports - February 2, 2024

Special Olympics Tennessee: Physical Therapy Students Lead Health Screenings at Special Event



January 2024

WVLT Knoxville - January 30, 2024

Athlete celebrates more than 10 years of competing at Special Olympics Tennessee



The Daily Times - January 30, 2024

Wellpoint partners with Special Olympics Tennessee



The Mountain Press - January 30, 2024

Polar Plunge, Torch Run Support Special Olympics



The Mountain Press - January 29, 2024

Special Olympics Tennessee holds Winter Games



WATE Knoxville - January 29, 2024

Polar plunge raises funds for Special Olympic Games



WATE Knoxville - January 29, 2024

Special Olympics Tennessee Winter Games continue in Gatlinburg



WVLT Knoxville - January 28, 2024

Special Olympics Tennessee set for largest games ever



WBIR Knoxville - January 26, 2024

Special Olympics Tennessee hosting annual winter games in Gatlinburg on Sunday



The Rogersville Review - January 26, 2024

Special Olympics Tennessee Winter Games begin Sunday



TSSAA - January 25, 2024

Kingsport school rallies in support of its inaugural Unified Bowling team



The Mountain Press - January 25, 2024

Special Olympics Tennessee Winter Games begins Sunday in Gatlinburg



WATE Knoxville - January 24, 2024

Special Olympics Tennessee Winter Games to begin in Gatlinburg



WBBJ Jackson - January 22, 2024

Sports card show raises funds for local Special Olympics athletes



WSMV Today in Nashville - January 18, 2024

Special Olympics Tennessee Talks Polar Plunges



WJHL Tri-Cities - January 17, 2024

Dobyns Bennett Unified Bowling Team prepares for State competition



WKRN News 2 Nashville - January 3, 2024

Newsmaker: Cheatham County polar plunge



WBBJ Jackson - January 3. 2024

Sports card show benefiting local Special Olympics coming to Martin



The Mountain Press - January 2, 2024

Take a plunge and support Special Olympics Tennessee



WVLT Knoxville - January 2, 2024

Pigeon Forge to host Special Olympics Tennessee 2024 Polar Plunge

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2023

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December 2023
WJHL Tri-Cities - December 29, 2023
Local athlete to represent Tennessee in Special Olympics World Winter Games

WGN Radio - December 26, 2023
22nd Annual Polar Bear Plunge Heats Up Murfreesboro for a Cool Cause

On Target News - December 26, 2023
Tip a Cop Event Raises Money for Special Olympics Tennessee

ESPN - December 17, 2023
Titans honor former TE Frank Wycheck with helmet sticker

AP - December 17, 2023
Titans honor late 3-time Pro Bowl tight end Frank Wycheck with helmet sticker

Herald Chronicle - December 16, 2023
Lu Lu’s, law enforcement team up for good cause

Nashville.com - December 13, 2023
Dustin Lynch & Friends Raise 40,000 For Great Causes

WCYB News 5 Tri-Cities - December 3, 2023
KCS leading the charge in unified athletics with new bowling program

November 2023

The Rogersville Review - November 21, 2023
Shots of the Week: Area 32 hosts Special Olympics bowling

Gallatin News - November 13, 2023
GFD claims Battle of the Badges title

News Channel 11 - November 13, 2023
Dobyns-Bennett starts ‘Unified Bowling Team’ as part of new special education athletics program

WKRN News 2 Nashville - November 11, 2023
Gallatin Fire Dept. wins Sumner County Battle of the Badges

October 2023

Herald Chronicle - October 24, 2023
Franklin County Leads Torch Run Fundraising

Gallatin News - October 23, 2023
2nd annual Battle of the Badges is Nov. 11

PlayVS - October 19, 2023
Special Olympics North America and PlayVS Are Proud to Celebrate the Adoption of Unified Esports Competition

WKRN News 2 Nashville - October 17, 2023
Wine & Dine event to benefit Special Olympics Tennessee

Lebanon Democrat - October 11, 2023
Golden moments of fun

WJHL Johnson City - October 10, 2023
Johnson City, Kingsport Texas Roadhouse host Tip-A-Cop fundraiser

WBIR Knoxville - October 10, 2023
THP troopers arrive at restaurants across East TN as part of 'Tip-A-Cop' event, raising money for Special Olympics

WJHL Johnson City - October 10, 2023
Johnson City, Kingsport Texas Roadhouse to host Tip-A-Cop fundraiser Tuesday

Williamson Source - October 10, 2023
Texas Roadhouse to Host Statewide Tip-A-Cop Benefitting Special Olympics Tennessee

WVLT Knoxville - October 9, 2023
Tennessee troopers raising money for Special Olympics

The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet - October 9, 2023
Family duo wins international golf tournament

News Channel 9 Chattanooga - October 5, 2023
Cleveland High School student wins gold in golf at Special Olympics

WATE Knoxville - October 5, 2023
East Tennessee police officers to raise money for Special Olympics by waiting tables

The Rogersville Review - October 3, 2023
Local athletes shine in Special Olympics Tennessee Flag Football Invitational

September 2023

Knox TN Today - September 27, 2023

Powell High School earns recognition



Daily Post Athenian - September 20, 2023

Ryan Triplett wins state goal for fifth straight year, first at level 5



Knoxville News Sentinel - September 20, 2023

Karns athletes prove Special Olympics are for everyone



WSMV Nashville - September 14, 2023

Football time in Tennessee: Special Olympics flag football tournament set for Saturday



Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance - September 13, 2023

Community Partner Spotlight: Dr. Natalee Kamau and the Special Olympics of Tennessee





Cheatham County Exchange - September 12, 2023

Cheatham schools recognized for inclusion efforts



The Tennessean - September 11, 2023

First in Tennessee: Learn how Cheatham County Schools gained special recognition



WBIR Knoxville - September 9, 2023

'It's about increasing the inclusion' | Special Olympians compete in flag football in West Knoxville



Cheatham County School District - September 8, 2023

CCSD named a Unified Champion District



WSMV Nashville - September 7, 2023

Cheatham County Schools recognized by Special Olympics for inclusivity



August 2023

The Daily Post Athenian - August 27, 2023

Ryan Triplett receives draw for Special Olympics North America tournament



On Target News - August 13, 2023

Tip-A-Cop in Franklin County Sets State Record for Special Olympics Tennessee



July 2023

Williamson Herald - July 20

Elvis Presley tribute artist with Down syndrome shares his passion, overcoming adversity



The Mountain Press - July 19

Sevier County Special Olympians excel at the East Tennessee Regional golf tournament



News Channel 5 - July 19

Blue suede and bowling shoes: One local Elvis tribute artist bowls a perfect game



Daily Post Athenian - July 16

Ryan Triplett third in East Tennessee Regional at level 5



The Expositor - July 14, 2023

Sparta coach represents USA at Special Olympics World Games



June 2023

Business Wire - June 28, 2023

Delta Dental of Tennessee Introduces Enhanced Special Health Care Needs Benefit



Daily Memphian - June 19, 2023

Elwood’s Shack owner’s Texas tomatoes raise money for Special Olympics



The Mountain Press - June 13, 2023

Rockwood Civitan donates $2,300 to Roane Special Olympics



The Daily Post Athenian - June 6, 2023

Ryan Triplett finishes second in East Tennessee Open at level 5



WGNS Radio - June 5, 2023

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation (Spring Fling & Special Olympics Recap, Summer Camps and Juneteenth)

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



Hendersonville Standard - April 18, 2023

Knights of Columbus fetes Special Olympics state championship team



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

Cheatham County Exchange - March 28, 2023

Harpeth High recognized as Unified Champion School



Southern Standard - March 16, 2023

Big weekend for basketball



Cheatham County Exchange - March 14, 2023

Harpeth Unified Basketball Scrimmage



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
2022

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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