Special Olympics Tennessee

Special Olympics Tennessee offers year-round sports training and competition in Olympic-style sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The Young Athletes program is for children ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. The Junior Athletes program is for children ages 6-12 with and without intellectual disabilities.

Programs

• Special Olympics Tennessee sports training and competition — children and adults with intellectual disabilities; individuals 8 years old and up can compete in local and state competitions · year-round
• Young Athletes program — children with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 2-7
• Junior Athletes program — children with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 6-12

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old

About the provider

Special Olympics Tennessee hosts several fundraising events throughout the year. The organization says it has more than 21,000 athletes in Tennessee and 36 Area Programs. It also offers partnership opportunities and a Unified Champion Schools program aimed at promoting social inclusion. The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

• Healthy Athletes screenings and health education — participants in Special Olympics Tennessee · throughout the year · 7 different and free screenings

Last updated September 27, 2026.