Go Madisun go! Madisun Rosier recently completed her speedskating divisioning at World Games. Tomorrow, she'll compete as a representative of Special Olympics USA! If you're a night owl, you can watch the speedskating competition streaming live on ESPN+/ESPN3 beginning at 2:30 a.m. Central Time.

Thanks to NewsChannel 5 Nashville for following along for a portion of today's site visit for our 2030 Special Olympics USA Games bid. Hear from athlete Halladay White and Director of Marketing and Communications Justin Bradford.

Tune in at 10:00 a.m. Central Time for a joint press conference with Special Olympics Tennessee and Vanderbilt University regarding the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games. www.youtube.com/live/tK4BK74...

The Flame of Hope has arrived at Gatlinburg Convention Center thanks to the Tennessee Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, and we're ready for our State Winter Games presented by Wellpoint Tennessee to begin! Photos by Michael King

Highlights from the Cheatham County Polar Plunge. Thank you for supporting our athletes in Cheatham County! #PolarPlunge

Happy World Snow Day! We can't wait to hit the slopes at Ober Mountain next for State Winter Games presented by Wellpoint Tennessee!

The Upper Middle Tennessee Bowling Sectional for Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association Unified Bowling occurred today in Clarksville. Congratulations to Kenwood on its first-place finish & Wilson Central & Station Camp on their second and third-place finishes, respectively.

Our 2025 Ins and Outs for our athletes, Unified partners, coaches, volunteers, families and supporters. Let's make it an incredible year! #insandouts

Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for supporting Area 32 Special Olympics Tennessee - Hawkins & Sullivan Co! Click to watch the video from the check presentation courtesy of WJHL. www.wjhl.com/news/local/a...

Want to participate in something you'll never forget while also making an incredible impact on your community of Special Olympics athletes? Register, fundraise and participate in a Polar Plunge. This season, there are plunges across the state in January & February. Learn more: www.polarplungetn.com

Yesterday, Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis hosted athletes from Maury County for a shopping spree at DICK'S Sporting Goods in Cool Springs to celebrate the holidays. We appreciate Will's continued support of our athletes and his willingness to build lasting relationships with them.

Congratulations to Rockwood High School on becoming a Unified Champion School! By becoming a Unified Champion School, RHS is dedicated to creating school climates where students with disabilities feel welcome and are routinely included in all activities, opportunities and functions.

This evening, NFL alum Vince Biegel, his wife Sarah and their family spent time with athletes from Cheatham, Davidson, Williamson and Wilson Counties to give them a memorable holiday celebration. Thank you for the wonderful gifts and the time you took to make each athlete's evening.

Congratulations to Ocoee Middle School on becoming Bradley County School's first Special Olympics Unified Champion School! Thank you for your dedication to inclusion and creating a culture where every student feels valued and connected. #UnifiedChampionSchools

At this week's Board of Directors meeting, Ben Storey of Harpeth Middle School shared what Special Olympics & Unified Champion Schools mean to him. He was joined by his teacher, Abby Dodson, his principal, Dr. Audra Williams and Cheatham County Director of Schools & SOTN Board Member Dr. Cathy Beck.

Our 2025 State Winter Games are from January 26 to 28 in Gatlinburg; we need volunteers! Volunteer opportunities are available for timekeeping, scorekeeping, health screenings, fitness, awards, merchandise sales, and more. Find a volunteer opportunity: bit.ly/3vlN6on

This week, William Blount High School hosted a Unified bowling event at Crest Bowling Lanes. Teams at the event included Dobyns-Bennett High School Varsity and JV, Signal Mountain High School Varsity and JV, Maryville High School and Gibbs High School Eagles.

Congratulations to Lake City Middle School of Anderson County Schools TN, which received its Unified Champion Schools banner this week. Thank you for being so committed to inclusion!

Thanks so much to Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis for supporting Special Olympics Tennessee through the NFL's 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign, now in its ninth season. "The people I have met through the organizations have made a great impact on me and my life." - Levis

Tonight at our annual Area Director conference, longtime Area Director Judy Rogers, of our Southeast Region, was presented with the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication to serving her athletes for over 30 years. Congratulations, Judy!

Special Olympics Tennessee 2024 Wrapped.

Celebrate International Volunteer Day with Special Olympics! Whether coaching, cheering, or organizing, your help makes a difference. Click to find local opportunities - specialolympicstn.volunteerhub.com/vv2/ ❤️ #ChooseToInclude

Unified Champion Schools liaison Alex Roushdi and her fantastic crew at Amherst Elementary School celebrated receiving their UCS banner with a special presentation in their outdoor classroom. Congratulations on your dedication to inclusion! #SpecialOlympics #UnifiedChampionSchools

Thanks to Main Street Preps for this great article on Dickson County athlete Dayton Bates, who competed at the Special Olympics North America Golf Championship in Wichita, Kansas.

While spending time with family this weekend, why not get everyone to register for the #PolarPlunge? Create a team, develop a costume theme and fundraise to support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes. It'll be the coolest thing you do in 2025! Find your plunge & register: www.polarplungetn.com

Special Olympics coaches play an essential role in ensuring that athletes with intellectual disabilities have the same opportunities to train and compete as anyone else. Please sign the card to share your appreciation during this season of gratitude. Sign here: bit.ly/3V7RUIb

Today, Harpeth Middle School of Cheatham County School District was presented with its banner for being recognized as a Special Olympics National Unified Champion School. They celebrated with a Unified basketball game. Congratulations, Harpeth Middle School!

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