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Special Olympics Tennessee State Flag Football Tournament To Take Place Saturday
19 Athletes, Unified Partners, Caddies and Coaches to Represent Tennessee at Special Olympics North America Golf Championship
Special Olympics Tennessee State Summer Games Begins Friday; Titans Head Coach Mike Vrabel To Speak
Special Olympics Tennessee Winter Games To Celebrate 36th Anniversary
Five Tennesseans Named to Special Olympics USA Team
Special Olympics Tennessee and Publix Super Markets Unite Again for Torch Icon Campaign Benefiting Thousands of Special Olympics Athletes
Special Olympics Tennessee to Host State Flag Football Tournament
Special Olympics Tennessee to Host Regional Flag Football Invitational at University of Tennessee RecSports Fields
Knoxville Police Officer Selected to Represent Special Olympics Tennessee in Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg in Berlin for 2023 World Games
Harpeth High School Students Named as Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors
Unified Bowling Partners to Represent Tennessee at Special Olympics USA Games
Special Olympics Tennessee to Host First State Summer Games Since 2019
Team Tennessee Participates in Weekend USA Games Training Camp Event
Meet Team Tennessee
In The News
News Stories Featuring Special Olympics Tennessee
December 2023
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
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