BAMBINO'S PLAYROOM
Bambino's is a play space specifically for children ages 0-5 and was designed by pediatric t therapists. They often have classes open to individuals with varying abilities, such as the Language and Sensory Play Hour.
Contact Information
Phone - (615) 447-8383
Address - 532 Hartsville Pike #102 Gallatin TN 37066
Website - https://bambinosplayroom.com/
CENTERSTAGE PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY
Centerstage offers a creative movement class for students with special needs. Students will learn skills such as basic movement, rhythm skills, tap and yoga. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings and are open for enrollment year round. Contact is McKenna Driver.
Contact Information
Phone - (615) 230-9341
Address - 250 Hancock Street Gallatin TN 37066
Website - https://www.performcenterstage.com/
GALLATIN DIFFERENT NEEDS MEETUP
The Gallatin Different Needs Meetup Group is a group started to give anyone with special needs an opportunity to get together with others in an accepting, safe, and fun environment. They have done outings to restaurants and bowling. Anyone interested should join the Facebook group to be in the know about future events.
Contact Information
HENDERSONVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
FBCH offers several opportunities to individuals with special needs and their families.
PEER PLACE- A community-based for adults with intellectual and developmental differences. Monday-Thursday 8am-3pm.
Contact Information
Phone - (615) 447-1350
Address - 106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd Hendersonville TN 37075
Website - https://fbchville.com/peer-place/
Email- Lpoteet@fbchtn.org
Special Friends Class-Special Friends Classes are available for children in kindergarten and older as well as for adults. They take place at 9:45am on Sundays.
Contact Information
Phone - (615) 447-1323
Address - 106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd Hendersonville TN 37075
Website - www.fbchville.com
Buddy Break- this monthly respite program takes place on the 2nd Friday of every month from 6:30-9:30pm.
Contact Information:
Phone: Jerry Wooley (615) 419-1955
Email: jwooley@fbchtn.org
INCLUSIVE ROCK PAINTING AT GALLATIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Gallatin Public Library hosts an inclusive rock painting class on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 1pm.
Contact Information:
Address: 123 E Main St. Gallatin TN 37066
Phone: (615) 452-1722
INFINITY DANCE COLLECTIVE
The Infinity Dance Collective specializes in adapting dance to accommodate various abilities and strengths. They have classes for children ages 4+ as well as adults of all ages. Group classes and private lessons are available. Recently expanded into Sumner County.
Contact Information:
Email: info@danceinfinity.org
Website: https://www.danceinfinity.org/
Phone: (517) 775.4732
KIDS CLUB SUMMER CAMP
The City of Hendersonville Parks Department offers the Kids Club Summer Camp for children with disabilities.
Information for 2023: Location is George Whitten Elementary School, dates are June 12-July 14, hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-1:30pm. Children must bring snacks, drinks, and lunch daily. Preregistration is in April and occurs in person at the parks office only.
Contact Information:
City of Hendersonville Parks Department
Address: 101 Maple Drive North, Hendersonville
Phone: (615) 822-3898
Website: www.hvilletn.org/departments/parks/special-needs-athletics/kids-club-summer-camp
LONG HOLLOW BAPTIST CHURCH
Long hollow offers several opportunities to individuals with special needs and their families.
Buddy program- a buddy can help a child with special needs in a typical class for the purpose of inclusion with peers.
Sensory services- individuals can be provided with headphones or sensory items when needed. Specialized Sensory Room classrooms are available for all ages of students during 9:30 am and 11:15 am services at the Hendersonville campus. The ratios are smaller and the curriculum is modified. Sensory-specific activities are offered.
Group for Moms with special needs children- this open group meets on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. It is in person in room 222 or online through zoom. More info here.
Contact Information
Phone - (615) 824-4006
Address - 3031 Long Hollow Pike Hendersonville TN 37075
Website - www.longhollow.com
MARY'S MAGICAL PLACE
Mary's Magical Place is an all-inclusive playground built in memory of Mary Elizabeth McAuley.
Some of the features include a roller slide, a wheelchair swing, and a seesaw. It is located in Hendersonville off Vietnam Veterans Blvd Exit #7, next to the inline hockey rinks.
Contact Information
Address - Scotch Street Henderonville 37075
Facebook Page- Mary's Magical Place
MIRACLE PARK
Miracle Park is located within Triple Creek Park in Gallatin and features nearly 6 acres of recreation specifically designed for those with mobility impairments, special needs, and the community as a whole. It has a special ball field where Miracle League games are held.
Follow the Friends of Gallatin Miracle Park FB Page to find out about upcoming VIP events especially for individuals with disabilities and their families. Past events include an Easter egg hunt and a VIP day at the pool.
Contact Information
Address - 240 Champion Drive, Gallatin TN 37066
Website- https://www.gallatintn.gov/1915/Gallatin-Miracle-Park
MONTHAVEN ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER
Monthaven is offering several classes for individuals with special needs starting in January 2023. Classes offered are: Creative Movement for Special Needs (ages 7-12, 13-18), Creative Expression for Personal Growth (ages 12-17, 18-25), and Mixed Media for Kids with High Sensory Needs (ages 7+). More information can be found on their website under the "Healing Arts Special Kids" link.
Contact Information
Address - 1017 Antebellum Court Hendersonville TN 37075
Phone: (615) 822-0789
NIGHT TO SHINE
Night to Shine is an annual prom night experience for people with special needs ages 14 and up. Northfield Church has hosted this event. The date for 2024 is February 9th. Honored guests can take advantage of complimentary tuxedo rentals or prom dresses and jewelry.
Contact Information
Address - Northfield Church, 2100 Nashville Pike Gallatin TN 37066
Website- https://www.nfnighttoshine.com/
SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIES AT NCG
The NCG Cinema in Gallatin offers special sensory-friendly showings of certain movies during which the lights are up, the volume is down, and patrons are welcome to stand, talk or sing in a friendly environment. All showtimes are at 10 am. These events are held monthly.
Contact Information
Phone - (615) 451-9500
Address - 1035 Greensboro Drive Gallatin TN 37066
Website - https://ncgmovies.com/sensory-friendly/
SOUTHERN STARSS
Southern Starrs provides therapeutic and goal-oriented equine and animal assisted activities for special needs children and adults. Classes are held throughout the week and special events like the Halloween Trailride are held throughout the year.
Contact Information:
Address: 4050 Cairo Bend Road, Lebanon
Phone: (615) 453-2592
Email: starrsoffice@gmail.com
Website: southernstarrs.org
SPECIAL DAY FOR SPECIAL KIDS
Special Day for Special Kids is a quarterly event held at Cornerstone Church in Madison. This event is open to children with special needs from birth to age 17. Some buddies will be available, no registration is needed.
Contact Information:
Address: 726 W Old Hickory Blvd Madison TN 37115
Phone: (615) 865-6655
THE SPARKLE PAGEANT
The Sparkle Pageant is a pageant for children with special disabilities. The application form, available on the FB page, is due March 1st for the 2024 pageant. The 2024 pageant date is April 13th.
Contact Information:
Website: thesparklepageant.godaddysites.com
FB: facebook.com/thesparklepageant
Email: thesparklepageant@gmail.com
TSA CARES
If you are flying, you can contact TSA Cares and they will provide extra support to anyone with disabilities, special needs, or who might otherwise require extra help through the screening process.
Contact Information
Phone - 1-855-787-2227
WE ROCK THE SPECTRUM
We Rock the Spectrum is a gym for children of all abilities and features 12 pieces of sensory equipment. They offer free play, classes, after school care, and parents night out events.
Contact Information
Phone: (971) 212-3014
Address: 2054 Gallatin Pike North, Madison TN 37115