Blog
Stories featuring our incredible athletes and coaches.
Mother and Son Help Kickstart Special Olympics Soccer Jamboree
The Wiggins family hopes soccer takes off in Clarksville
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Unified Pair From Maury County Have Big Goals for the Future
With limited time before moving on, the pair hope to qualify for Nationals
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Unified Partners From Anderson County Enjoy Flag Football Experience
The Music City Blitz Invitational offered an incredible opportunity to compete in an NFL stadium
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Music City Blitz Brings Nebraska Pioneers to Nashville
Preston Saathoff drew inspiration from friends, family and even big stars from his home state
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New Faces and an Appreciation for Unified Sports on the 2025 Nashville SC Unified Team
Braden Jenkins spoke with Charlie Milhizer and Harper Gibson about their Unified Sports experience
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Music City Blitz Invitational Provides Pennsylvania's Conroy Team with First-Ever Life Experiences
The flag football team experienced flying in an airplane, eating out at restaurants and playing on an NFL field for the first time
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Sensabaugh and the Wildcats Win At Regional Basketball Tournament
The Middle Tennessee Regional Basketball Tournament recently occurred at First Baptist Church in Hendersonville. Preston Sensabaugh, 22, competed with the Wildcats of Rutherford County in the tournament.
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Kenwood High School Wins Unified Bowling State Championship
Hear from a Special Olympics athlete and two Unified partners about the win
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From Beginner to Champion
Hudson Winfree’s Inspiring Snowboarding Journey at the 2025 State Winter Games
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Train 4 Life™ Transformation
Scott Edgar’s Life-Changing Weight-Loss Journey with the Train 4 Life™ Program
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It’s All About the Team for NSC Unified’s Bonn and Ballweber
Rogen Bonn and Unified partner Cole Ballweber share how Unified Sports makes them better
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Jones Competes at Music City Fit Expo, Finishes Second in Strength Exercises
Williamson County's Carter Jones completed 50 deadlifts in one minute at expo
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Testamand siblings shine at Music City Fit Expo
Ashley and Jonathan Testamand participated in Fitness Games
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Davis and Detroit Enjoy Unified Track Partnership
“We love each other...We treat everybody the same.”
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Dream Team's Franz Aspires to be Special Olympics Coach
Franz has competed at the state and national level
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Katselis Brothers Enjoy Experience on Nashville SC Unified Team
Moose and Aristo compete together for first time since childhood recreation leagues
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Match Day Preview: Nashville SC Unified vs Charlotte FC Unified
Nashville SC Unified opens its season against Charlotte FC Unified at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday night
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What I Learned as a Special Olympics Tennessee Intern
From fundraising events to athletic competitions, the Special Olympics community is amazing
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Global Messenger and Athlete Leader Kristy DeCosta Begins Career in Tennessee with Gold
DeCosta has been competing for over 25 years and just brought her talents to Tennessee
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New Faces From Williamson County Join NSC Unified Team
Braden Jenkins and Kathryn Morphy are excited to compete and represent on the pitch
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Fisher Siblings Return to Nashville SC Unified Team
The brother and sister duo enjoyed signing day ceremonies at GEODIS Park
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Music City Blitz Shines Spotlight on Flag Football
Titans coaches surprise athletes on the field before competition
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Harpeth High School Unified Team Overcomes Halftime Deficit to Defeat Powell
Big buckets from athletes and Unified Partners seal victory
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Rutherford County Rockstars Enjoy Unified Experience at Basketball Regionals
Match ends in tie with fellow Unified team from Cheatham County
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Dobyns-Bennett Wins TSSAA Unified Bowling State Championship
Unified team from Kingsport brings home a state title
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Southern Athletic Association Volunteers at Young Athletes New Year Challenge
Student-athletes teach Young Athletes new sports skills
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Special Olympics Gives Hughes Strength and Courage to Lead
Giles and Marshall Counties area athlete is a leader on and off the playing field
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First-time Volunteer Feels the Passion of Being at a Special Olympics Event
Caroline Core of ARCO/Murray volunteered at a Nashville bowling event for the first time
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Valor Collegiate Academies Unified Bowling Team Qualifies for State
Following a third-place finish at Nashville Sectionals, Valor will have a chance at the TSSAA State Championship in January
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Moore: "Do your best and keep thinking positive."
Giles and Marshall County's Patrick Moore is a great representative of Special Olympics
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Upper Cumberland Powerlifters Achieve Six Top Five Finishes at Big Iron Challenge
Katie Thomas completes second competition since beginning in May
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Unified Pair From Southeast Region Enjoy Experience at State Bowling Tournament
Healthy competition and a positive community environment rule the day
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Montgomery Carries Torch at Special Olympics North America Golf Championship and Wins Gold
Wilson County's Kody Montgomery and Unified Partner Michael win gold
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Memphis Gladiators Battle Through Rain to Take Gold at State Flag
Team emphasizes the power of communication, teamwork and joy.
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Bowling With Buddies Brings Young Professionals Board and Athletes Together
Athletes and YPB members hit the lanes weekly
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Unified Pair Competes at State Golf Tournament for First Time
Burtt family qualified at East TN skills to compete at state competition
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Nashville's Webne & Foster Utilize Topgolf Partnership to Train for Golf Tournaments
The duo also competed at the State Golf Tournament where they placed second in their division
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Vanderbilt Football's Bradley Ashmore Coaches at Fit-4-Life®
Ashmore is a Special Olympics Tennessee Anchor Impact Fund athlete
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Over 100 Athletes Screened at MedFest at Lifepoint Health
Athletes received physicals, optical and dental screenings
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Athletes Receive Dental Screenings From TSU and Health Kits From UnitedHealthcare at State Flag Football Tournament
Athletes receive tools for better healthcare thanks to incredible volunteers
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Sumner County Athlete and Belmont Professor Have Built a Lifelong Friendship Through Golf
Dr. Ted Peetz and Emily Cage have been a Unified pair for eight years
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Athletes Serve as Inspiration to Coaches
Rutherford County coach, Michael McCafferty is inspired by Daniel Kiewel every day
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Athletes Utilize Topgolf Partnership to Hone Golf Skills
Access to Topgolf helps athletes stay active in between seasons of other sports
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Holdaway Incredibly Thankful for Opportunities with NSC Unified Team
Unified Sports provides an incredible experience for both athletes and Unified Partners
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Partnership With Topgolf Leads to More Training Opportunities for Athletes
Multi-sport athlete Nick Turner works on his golf game at Topgolf
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Nashville SC Unified Match Day | New England Revolution
The Nashville SC Unified Team is set to take on the New England Revolution Unified Team in a home match at Currey Ingram Academy
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Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics Sets New Record in Winchester
Franklin County Sheriff's Office and friends raise over $8,000 for Special Olympics Tennessee
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Unified Pair From Fayetteville Make Memories Playing Golf
Vaughn and Buck have participated in multiple Special Olympics golf events
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Upper East's Unified Pair Enjoys Golf at East TN Regional
Chris Sontag and Richard Heath claim bronze
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Memphis Athlete Dreams of Opening Special Olympics Gym
Following a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum, Kenny Lurry has a dream to help his community
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Young Volunteers Play a Vital Role in the Success of Special Olympics
Grayson Michael had an incredible experience volunteering at Young Athletes Summer Camp
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Tritt Dreams of Becoming Special Olympics Coach
Fort Loudoun athlete enjoys competing, but also dreams of coaching
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Cheverton Wins Level 5 Individual 18-Hole at East TN Golf Regional
Smoky Mountain Region athlete shot an 84 to win the regional event
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NSC Unified Puts on Incredible Performance but Falls in Chicago
After going up 1-0, and later tying the match 2-2, the Nashville SC Unified Team fell 4-2 to Chicago Fire FC Unified at Solider Field
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Germek Has Nashville SC Unified Team Ready for Rematch Against Chicago
Unified Team set to head to Chicago for another Unified experience
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Claybrooks Family Enjoys Learning New Skills at Young Athletes Summer Camp
Children participated in floor hockey, bowling and more
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Seth Hendrix Wins Alan Bolick Athlete of the Year Award
Cheatham County athlete has represented Tennessee at the national level
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Walker Wins Gold in Three Events at State Summer Games
Kingsport swimmer also enjoys triathlons and running
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Young Athletes Summer Camp Provides a Sibling Connection To Special Olympics
Jenkins family sees tremendous value in Young Athletes programming
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Michael Thomas Has a Passion for Coaching That Goes Beyond the Game
Thomas enjoys witnessing his athletes prepare and execute a gameplan
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Engle Named 2023 Coach of the Year
Melody Engle has served the Special Olympics community for over 45 years
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Bartlett Wins Back-To-Back State Championships in Unified Track
Panthers edged out Northwest by one point to win title
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Northwest Wins Mixed 4x100 Meter Relay Unified Event, Places Second in State
Northwest High School had a strong showing at the TSSAA Track & Field State Championships
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Wilson Shines During Unified Event with British Consulate General
Reggie Wilson of Memphis was a human highlight reel during the game
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Cedric Fletcher is the Embodiment of the Athlete Oath
Fletcher is always around to hype up his fellow athletes
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Morhardt was ALL IN for Powerlifting
Upper Cumberland athlete competed in bench press, squat and deadlift
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Frady is a Leader Both On and Off the Ice
Speed-skating champion and member of Leadership Council
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Coach Brown Makes Positive Impact on Athletes like EJ Mullens
14-year Special Olympics coach sees the positive influence sports has on athletes
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West Ridge Unified Team Enjoys Time at State Basketball Tournament
Unified Sports are changing the lives of both athletes and partners
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Molina Excels at Speed-Skating and Track
Nashvillian also works at Publix where she helped spread the word during the Torch Campaign
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Croft Middle Schooler Learns Snowboarding and Gains Unified Experience at Winter Games
Harlan Waltz learned to snowboard in just two days at Winter Games
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Multi-sport Athlete Represents Tennessee at the Highest Levels
Brad Davis has represented Tennessee in both powerlifting and skiing
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Long-time Volunteer, Patrice Schermerhorn, Plunges in Antarctica for Special Olympics
Schermerhorn encourages others to take part in their local Polar Plunge
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Cheatham County Snowboarder Competes at X Games
Will Ethridge took on Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colorado
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Cheatham County Snowboarder to Compete at X Games Aspen 2023
Ethridge will compete in X Games then head straight to State Winter Games
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Franklin High School Wins Unified Bowling Invitational
Junior Brian Fisher completed the comeback in the 10th frame of the second game
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Baker is "Born Ready" to Swim at Regional Aquatics
Swimmer placed third in freestyle at latest meet
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Knoxville Swimmer Uses Unique Tracking Style to Compete
James Moulton showcased his swimming skills in his favorite strokes, freestyle and breaststroke at Regional Aquatics
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What I Learned as an Intern with Special Olympics Tennessee
Learning a mission that will stay with someone for a lifetime
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Sundberg Sings Anthem and Bowls Her Way to Third
Maury County bowler opens event by singing anthem
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Beuker's Smile Beams After Bowling
Maury County athlete finished second in bowling at area competition
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Sports Brings Out the Best in Billy Joe Smith
Robertson County athlete medals at State Bowling Tournament
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Sten Medals in Bowling, Her Favorite Sport
Fort Loudon bowler also works in local coffee shop
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Greene County Hosts First Area Event Since COVID Shutdown
Smiling faces filled the bowling alley as friends saw each other again for the first time in months
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Bishop and Copeland Share Joyful Bond on Unified flag football Team
Bishop shares positively influencing joy with all around her
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Daniel Kiewel Exemplifies Leadership On and Off the Field
Rutherford County wide receiver provides the definition of sportsmanship
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Williams Overcomes Adversity, Competes in State Golf Tournament in Preparation for World Games
Chattanooga golfer honors best friend's passing while competing at state tournament
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Halladay White Competes in State Golf Tournament and Prepares for World Games
Multi-sport athlete is set to represent Tennessee in Berlin in 2023
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Football is Life for Chance Smith
Hixson flag football athlete has dreams of becoming a football coach
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Smith Excited for Flag Football Regionals Following Gold Medal Win at USA Games
Hawkins County Quarterback Ready to Lead His Team
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Doane Values Fellowship When Competing at Regional Golf Tournament
"Golf has basically saved my life in more ways than one..."
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Powerlifter Jordan Casey Lives His Life with Contagious Positivity
Casey brought home four gold medals in powerlifting
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Athlete Profile: Area 4 Athlete of the Year, Rachel Mullins
Mullins was the Southeast Region's Athlete of the Year
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Unified Partner and Athlete Form Memorable Bond at USA Games
Greater Memphis' Haley and Rainer won multiple medals in Orlando
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Costellow: "Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something."
Unified Volleyball Wins Bronze
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Fox Wins Gold, Stresses Importance of Good Mental Health
Awarded gold in 50-yard breaststroke at 2022 USA Games
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USA Games Was About More Than Basketball for Casey Martin
Team Tennessee baller won bronze and received free hearing aids
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Hannah All About His Team & Playing Without Judgement
Greater Memphis Bowler Wins Two Bronze Medals at USA Games
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Davenport Is the First-ever Athlete From Roane County To Compete at USA Games
Will represent Team Tennessee in Athletics (track & field)
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Unified Bowling Partners to Represent Tennessee at Special Olympics USA Games
Unified pair hails from Cheatham County
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