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Events around Middle Tennessee

Support groups, workshops, adaptive programs, and sensory-friendly outings with details checked against official sources.

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Our Special Village — Online Support Group

7:00–8:00 PMOnline — sign up to get the linkFreeParents and caregivers · any diagnosis or none

Cameras are optional, you may come late or leave early, and meetings are not recorded.

Support groupOnline
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Game Day — Autism Tennessee (opens in a new tab)

12:00–3:00 PMNashville — location provided with registrationAutistic children, teens, and adults · families welcome

Games and community time; registration is required and food is provided.

CommunityRegistration required

September 2026

Know Your Voting Rights Webinar (opens in a new tab)

11:00 AM–12:00 PM CentralOnline via ZoomPeople with disabilities in Tennessee

Learn about disability voting rights, ways to vote in Tennessee, and Election Day accommodations and support.

Disability rightsVotingOnlineRegistration required

TRIAD Early Identification of Autism for Pediatric Providers (opens in a new tab)

Sep. 17, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sep. 18, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM CentralOnline via Zoom$300Pediatricians, advanced practice nurses, and other pediatric professionals who conduct or support autism assessment

A 1.5-day virtual TRIAD training on integrating autism screening and diagnostic consultation into community practice.

AutismTrainingOnlineRegistration required

October 2026

Boo at the Zoo — Nashville Zoo (opens in a new tab)

5:00–9:00 PM nightlyNashville Zoo

Advance tickets are required. Zooper Packs and a social story are available; Monday–Wednesday evenings are quieter.

Sensory support on siteFamily outingSensory supportAdvance tickets

The EXTRA Mile — DSAMT (opens in a new tab)

James E. Ward Agricultural Center, 175 Peyton Road, Lebanon

A community celebration that promotes understanding and acceptance of people with Down syndrome.

Community eventDown syndrome

Special Needs Family Fall Fest

6:00–7:00 PMPegram Church of Christ, 5019 WalkUp Road, Pegram, TN

Indoors with trick-or-treat and games.

Family eventIndoorTrick-or-treat

November 2026

December 2026

ABLE Youth Christmas Party (opens in a new tab)

11:00 AM–2:00 PMBerry’s Chapel Church of Christ, Franklin

ABLE Youth’s year-end celebration. RSVPs are required; use the official event page for current instructions.

CommunityRSVP required

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