This page includes entertainment,and church programming for all ages. For adult-specific programs, go to Adult Programs & Housing. Music Therapy and Equine Therapy are on the Therapies-Alternative page and Sports are on a separate page.
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
Website: https://www.performcenterstage.com/
CENTER FOR COURAGEOUS KIDS
The Center for Courageous Kids provides camp programs for children with disabilities or lifelong illnesses and their families. Their programs are medically-inclusive and free of cost. They have weeklong independent summer camps tailored to campers’ specific medical conditions as well as Spring and Fall family retreat weekends designed for families to connect and recharge.
​Contact Information
Phone: (270) 618-2900
Address: 1501 Burnley Rd, Scottsville KY 42164
Website: https://www.courageouskids.org/
HENDERSONVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
FBCH offers several opportunities to individuals with special needs and their families.
​​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
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
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
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.
​Contact Information
Address: 140 Scotch Street, Hendersonville
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
MONTHAVEN ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER
Monthaven's Healing Arts Program offers movement and music classes built on the principles of Autism Movement Therapy, Drama Therapy, and the Melillo Method. This course is led by Rae Balmuth MA, RDT, a seasoned movement instructor, arts-based life coach, and former ABA therapist. 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 Circle, Hendersonville
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. Honored guests can take advantage of complimentary tuxedo rentals or prom dresses and jewelry.
​Contact Information
Address: Northfield Church, 2100 Nashville Pike, Gallatin
Website: https://www.nfnighttoshine.com/
PEYTON'S PLACE AT THE SEVEN RAYS RANCH
Peyton's Place in Cottontown is a safe and welcoming space where children on the autism spectrum and with other special needs can interact with animals, build relationships, gain confidence, and improve social skills in a natural, supportive environment. Through the gentle presence of our farm animals, they provide opportunities for children to connect, grow, and experience the joy of simply being themselves—without judgment or expectations. Families can step away from the stress of daily routines and find a community that understands, supports, and embraces them.
​Contact Information
Phone: (615) 557-3162
Email: sevenraysranch@gmail.com
Website: www.sevenraysranch.org
RACHEL'S GARDEN
Rachel's Garden, located at Peay Park, is an inclusive playground designed for children and caregivers of all abilities to share in the joy of play.
Contact information
Address: 105 S Main Street Goodlettsville
Phone: (615) 851-2245
Website: https://goodlettsville.gov/2048/Rachels-Garden-Playground
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) 206-0281
Address: 1035 Greensboro Drive Gallatin TN 37066
SENSORY SPACE MOBILE SENSORY ROOM
Sensory Space is a mobile sensory room that was designed for autistic children and those with sensory differences. They are based in Rutherford county but can come to Sumner with a travel free. They are available for events, parties, churches, or schools.
​Contact Information
Website: https://sensoryspace.fun/
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. They make the participation application form available on their FB page. The pageant take place annually in April.
​​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
Website: www.tsa.gov/travel/passenger-support
URBAN AIR OLD HICKORY SENSORY PLAY
Urban Air sets aside 9am-11am on the first Sunday of each month for Sensory Play- a quiet time for those with special needs and sensory processing difficulty. No flashing lights, music, or whistles. Price is $8 for kids.
Contact Information
Phone: (615) 972-7172
Address: 4331 Old Hickory Boulevard Old Hickory, TN 37138
Website: https://www.urbanair.com/tennessee-nashville/weekly-activities/
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 open play, classes, after school care, and parents' night out respite events.
​Contact Information
Phone: (615)-420-6289
Address: 2054 Gallatin Pike North, Madison
YMCA FULL CIRCLE PROGRAM
​The YMCA Full Circle Program is just getting started at the Sumner County YMCA. Spring 2025 classes include a dance class and a fitness class. These classes are for adults, including adults, with intellectual or developmental disabilities. All activities are free for YMCA members. Adaptive swim lessons are now being offered to children and adults. Email mbrown@ymcamidtn.org for more information.
Contact Information
Address: 102 Bluegrass Commons, Hendersonville
Phone: (615) 826-9622
Website: https://www.ymcamidtn.org/locations/sumner-county​​