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State Games

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Special Olympics Tennessee hosts state and regional level events in several sports throughout the year. Please see below to learn more about each event and how you can get involved. We can’t wait to see you.

Statewide Regionals & Tournaments

Regional Swimming

April 20, 2024

Basketball

March 8 & 9, 2024

Golf

2024 Dates Announced!

Flag Football

2024 Dates TBA

Fall games

October 18 & 19, 2024
Murfreesboro

Winter Games

2025 Date TBA
Gatlinburg

Summer Games

Presented by Wellpoint
May 17 & 18, 2024
Nashville
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State Games Stories

Special Olympics Tennessee Winter Games To Celebrate 36th Anniversary

Ober Mountain to host skiing, snowboarding and speed skating athletes in annual Winter Games
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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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Baker is "Born Ready" to Swim at Regional Aquatics

Swimmer placed third in freestyle at latest meet
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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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2022 State Flag Football Tournament Opening Ceremony

2022 State Flag Football Tournament Opening Ceremony

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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Special Olympics Tennessee to Host First State Summer Games Since 2019

Over 600 athletes from across Tennessee set to participate this weekend in Nashville
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State Summer Games return for first time since 2019

Our State Summer Games returned for the first time since 2019. Thank you to Sen. Jeff Yarbro, Rep. John Ray Clemmons and Rep. Jason Powell for coming out to cheer on our athletes and even present medals to the winners.
State Flag Football Tournament: Wilson County Dream Team vs Maury County Jokers

State Flag Football Tournament: Wilson County Dream Team vs Maury County Jokers

State Flag Football: Maury County Jacks vs Nooga Strong

State Flag Football: Maury County Jacks vs Nooga Strong