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First Baptist Hendersonville hosts a Buddy Break on the 2nd Friday of every month from 6:30-9:30pm.

​Contact Information

Address: 106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd., Hendersonville

Phone: Special Needs Director Susie Turner (615) 972-4076

Email:  sturner@fbchtn.org

New in 2026- They have launched Carehack Cares- a caregiving matching and training model designed to connect families with consistent, trained, and vetted care providers for children, teens, and adults with disabilities.

They also provide consistent consultation services, advocacy services, and behavior training for parents of students 2 to 18 years with any disability and/or suspected disability.  They offer in person services in and around Sumner County and virtual services in all of Tennessee.  They can also help families complete paperwork to access services and funding sources.  They offer free consultations, a sliding scale, and scholarships. All inquiries are welcome.  

​​Contact Information 

Email karla@carehack.org

Website: https://www.carehack.org/

Empower Me offers Day Camps (ages 5-21) which are weeklong during the summer and one day during the year, Respite Events for ages 5 and up, Recreational Programs, and Educational Programs. 

Their Adult Program for age 18+ is called Day Dreamers and currently meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, thought they will be expanding to all weekdays soon.  The Day Dreamers participate in weekly activities which assist with social and life skills. 

Contact Information 

Phone: (615) 453-0005

Address: PO Box 672 Lebanon TN 37088

Website: www.empowermecenter.com

My Happy Place provides a safe and structured environment for adults with disabilities, including those with higher support needs.  They offer part-time, full-time, and drop-in options to assist caregivers with respite needs.  Hours are M-F 8am-4pm.  Additional respite events happen after hours.

​Contact Information

Address: 650-7A Nashville Pike, Gallatin

Phone: (615) 675-5886

Website: www.myhappyplacecenter.com

Our Lady of the Lake hosts this parent’s day out/respite program for kids with special needs and their siblings.  They usually occur for 3 hours on a Friday night or Saturday morning and are free.  This program is on break in 2026.  Check back in 2027. 

​Contact Information

Address: 1729 Stop 30 Road, Hendersonville

Email: BuddyBreakOLOL@gmail.com

Website: nathanielshope.org

TN Caregiver Coalition (formerly the TN Respite Coalition) offers the Family Directed Respite Voucher program, which aims to help defray some of the cost of respite to family caregivers. It encourages families to be in control of and empowered to use respite as it meets their needs. The Statewide Respite Helpline number is 1-888-579-3754. 

TCC also offers a Caregiver Peer Support Group on the 4th Monday of each month at 6pm and a Caring in Color Support Group on the 1st Tuesday of the month virtually. 

​Contact Information 

Phone: (615) 269-8687

Website: https://tncaregiver.org/

We Rock the Spectrum es un gimnasio para niños de todas las capacidades y cuenta con 12 aparatos de estimulación sensorial. Ofrecen juegos libres, clases, cuidado después de la escuela y eventos para que los padres puedan relajarse y disfrutar de una noche libre.

Información del contacto

Teléfono: (971) 212-3014

Dirección: 2054 Gallatin Pike North, Madison

Sitio web: https://werockthespectrumnashville.com/

​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​​