Special Olympics Tennessee
Non-profit OrganizationsTennessee, United States11-50 Employees
Special Olympics Tennessee is a small nonprofit organization based in Brentwood, Tennessee, that supports people with intellectual disabilities through sport. It is part of the global Special Olympics movement, offering year-round training and Olympic-type competitions. The program aims to help participants improve physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and share gifts, skills and friendship with families, fellow athletes and the community. It has operated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 1974, continuing the long-standing mission of Special Olympics. The organization works to empower its athletes through ongoing sports training and competition, seeking to positively influence the lives of participants and those they encounter. In 2025, Special Olympics Tennessee announced a bid, in partnership with Vanderbilt University, to host the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games.