Nov
3
6:00 PM18:00
OPN Monday Nights (South): Safety in the Community w/ Kelcey Bell
Stay tuned for more details about this class!
Nov
3
6:00 PM18:00
Nov
5
5:00 PM17:00
OPN: Empower Music Therapy
Our Place Nashville is proud to partner with Empower Music Therapy numerous times this year - a therapy practice that uses music as a tool to address some of the most difficult topics. We are excited to partner with Empower again, this time for a six week program that will be exploring the themes of personal safety and boundaries, group dynamics, coping with anger or frustration, self-confidence/self- belief, and self-advocacy. This group meets for six weeks at Friendship House 6 (North Nashville Community Room) on Wednesdays from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm starting November 5th.
This class will be open to current residents first, and then to those on the waiting list.
Nov
7
10:00 AM10:00
MetroParks disABILITIES: Cornhole League
Join our friends from MetroParks disABILITIES for a friendly competition at our four week fall Cornhole League! Get ready to show off your tossing skills and have a blast with fellow friends. This in-person event will take place on Friday Mornings from 10:00-12:00 at the Centennial Sportsplex (222 25th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203).
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, this event is open to players of all levels. Grab a friend and join us for a day of fun.
Cornhole dates are as follows: October 24th, and 31st. November 7th and 14th.
For questions about Sports Leagues contact Jonathan Shelton at jonathan.shelton@nashville.gov
For questions about the MPDP Day Program or other MPDP programs please contact our office at 615-862-8489 or email Glen Adkins at golden.adkins@nashville.gov.
Nov
10
6:00 PM18:00
OPN Monday Nights (North): Safety in the Community w/ Kelcey Bell
Stay tuned for more details about this class!
Nov
10
6:00 PM18:00
OPN Monday Nights (South): Building Confidence & Independence: Navigating Life with Strength and Purpose
Dr. Adam Anthony, an Educational Consultant, will be joining us to talk to residents about boosting their confidence and independence. He will focus on practical ways to build self-confidence in daily life and work, strategies for setting personal goals and developing independence, and how to embrace community support while maintaining self-sufficiency! OPN Community Classes are open to ALL Current and Waiting List residents.
Nov
12
5:00 PM17:00
OPN: Empower Music Therapy
Our Place Nashville is proud to partner with Empower Music Therapy numerous times this year - a therapy practice that uses music as a tool to address some of the most difficult topics. We are excited to partner with Empower again, this time for a six week program that will be exploring the themes of personal safety and boundaries, group dynamics, coping with anger or frustration, self-confidence/self- belief, and self-advocacy. This group meets for six weeks at Friendship House 6 (North Nashville Community Room) on Wednesdays from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm starting November 5th. There will be no class the week of Thanksgiving.
This class will be open to current residents first, and then to those on the waiting list.
Nov
12
5:00 PM17:00
OPN: Glassville Arts Class
We’re back with another Glassville class! Glassville teaches both stained and fused glass art at their studios, and will be bringing their expertise to Our Place Nashville for us to learn. This class will be held from 5pm-6pm at Friendship House 5. This class will be open to current residents first, and then to those on the waiting list.
Nov
14
10:00 AM10:00
MetroParks disABILITIES: Cornhole League
Join our friends from MetroParks disABILITIES for a friendly competition at our four week fall Cornhole League! Get ready to show off your tossing skills and have a blast with fellow friends. This in-person event will take place on Friday Mornings from 10:00-12:00 at the Centennial Sportsplex (222 25th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203).
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, this event is open to players of all levels. Grab a friend and join us for a day of fun.
Cornhole dates are as follows: October 24th, and 31st. November 7th and 14th.
For questions about Sports Leagues contact Jonathan Shelton at jonathan.shelton@nashville.gov
For questions about the MPDP Day Program or other MPDP programs please contact our office at 615-862-8489 or email Glen Adkins at golden.adkins@nashville.gov.
Nov
17
6:00 PM18:00
OPN Monday Nights (South): Self-Defense Class
Allen Trout from Fortis Self-Defense will be joining us to teach residents valuable safety skills and self-defense techniques! Allen will teach participants how to protect themselves from harm and feel more confident in the art of self-defense. OPN Community Classes are open to ALL Current and Waiting List residents. Due to the nature of this class, there will be no Zoom option.
Nov
17
6:00 PM18:00
Nov
19
5:00 PM17:00
OPN: Empower Music Therapy
Our Place Nashville is proud to partner with Empower Music Therapy numerous times this year - a therapy practice that uses music as a tool to address some of the most difficult topics. We are excited to partner with Empower again, this time for a six week program that will be exploring the themes of personal safety and boundaries, group dynamics, coping with anger or frustration, self-confidence/self- belief, and self-advocacy. This group meets for six weeks at Friendship House 6 (North Nashville Community Room) on Wednesdays from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm starting November 5th. There will be no class the week of Thanksgiving.
This class will be open to current residents first, and then to those on the waiting list.
Nov
20
10:00 AM10:00
MetroParks disABILITIES: Community Thanksgiving Dance
Join MetroParks disABILITIES for a Community Thanksgiving Dance sponsored by The Rochelle Center.
This will be a fun event at the Cleveland Park Community Center! The MPDP Community Dance is a fantastic event sponsored by The Rochelle Center. Get ready to groove to some great music and meet new friends in the community.
For more information and tickets to this FREE event- click here
Nov
20
4:00 PM16:00
EmpowerTN: EmpowerCon
Be Empowered! Be Prepared!
Our friends at Empower Tennessee invite you to join them for the next EmpowerCon!
They are hosting a series of free, virtual events as a place for people with disabilities, their families, and other supporters to learn about, connect around, and celebrate what it means to live life differently.
Date: Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Time: 4:00PM CT
Register: bit.ly/eteczoom
Theme: Emergency Preparedness
As we have learned severe weather and other emergencies can happen anytime. Join one of these upcoming Zoom sessions to create your own, personal Emergency Preparedness Plan and be eligible to receive one of 50 emergency go-bags filled with essential supplies.
Nov
24
6:00 PM18:00
Dec
1
8:00 AM08:00
EmpowerTN Peer Support Groups
Our friends at EmpowerTN offer several different monthly peer support group for adults with disabilities to connect with one another. Use the links below to register for one, several, or all of their Peer Support Group events. Check them out below!
Empowered Book Club
Book Club is a social group for people with disabilities to connect and discuss fiction and non-fiction works containing diverse representation. We will meet virtually and in person monthly. Facilitated by Kasondra Farmer. Come join us and engage in active conversation about books we love and ones we have yet to discover.
Date: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT
Location: Hybrid - Zoom and at 955 Woodland St. Nashville, TN, 37206
Register: https://bit.ly/ETBC25
If you have any questions, reach out to Kasondra Farmer, kasondra@empowertn.org or 615-200-7294
Theme: Discussion of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig
Empower Rainbow Crew
A free online support group for LGBTQ+ adults with disabilities. The program is open to adults who live in Tennessee, who self-identify as having a disability and as being in the LGBTQ+ community.
The groups will be facilitated from a neurodiversity affirming perspective by a licensed mental health provider who self identifies as LGBT.
In the private, therapeutic support group, we meet weekly for 8 weeks to learn about mental health, build community around our identities and experiences, play games, and make art.
In the ongoing, monthly peer support group, we meet on the 3rd Thursday from 12:30 - 2:30 PM Central. Our next gathering will be held Virtually on October 16th, 2025.
To sign up for either group or to learn more, contact Dan Dumont, LCSW at dan@empowertn.org
Empowered Gents
Empowered Gents is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as male. The Gents gather to learn about assistive technology and other resources that increase the independence and confidence of men with disabilities. Participants share experiences and life hacks with their peers. Participation is free. Topics vary.
Day: First Thursday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM CT (5:00 – 6:30 PM ET)
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/ETEG22
Contact: Quoc "Q" Lam with questions or for more info at q@empowertn.org or 615.212.9250
Empowered Ladies
Empowered Ladies is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as female. The Ladies gather to talk, learn, laugh, and empower one another. Participants exchange authentic life experiences with their peers. It’s a chance to say, “I matter!”
Day: Second Wednesday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CT
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSELAS22
Contact: Kasondra Farmer with questions or for more info at kasondra@empowertn.org or 615.200.7294.
Living Your Best Empowered Life
Living Your Best Empowered Life is a social group for people with disabilities to discuss experiences in seeking, securing, and maintaining housing and employment. Participants can also learn more about ways to navigate “the system” to make the journey a little easier.
Day: Third Tuesday, unless otherwise indicated.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CT
Place: Virtual on Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSLYBEL22
Contact: Marissa Smith-Fletcher with questions or for more info at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Youth Leadership Academy
Empower Tennessee invites young people with disabilities ages 18-24 to participate our Youth Leadership Academy. This year's academy will be a series of virtual gatherings where participants have opportunities to learn, engage, and empower each other toward their future goals.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 3 pm - 6 pm CT
Place: In-Person at 955 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206
Register: Contact Marissa Smith-Fletcher at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Theme: Hang Time
Let's have some seasonal fun! Come join us for crafts, music, and more.
Note: Zoom Meeting details for Empower Tennessee Peer Groups will only be provided to those who register to protect the privacy of all participants.
Dec
1
6:00 PM18:00
OPN Monday Nights (North + South): Financial Education
Stay tuned for more details about this class!
Dec
3
5:00 PM17:00
OPN: Glassville Arts Class
We’re back with another Glassville class! Glassville teaches both stained and fused glass art at their studios, and will be bringing their expertise to Our Place Nashville for us to learn. This class will be held from 5pm-6pm at Friendship House 5. This class will be open to current residents first, and then to those on the waiting list.
Dec
3
5:00 PM17:00
OPN: Empower Music Therapy
Our Place Nashville is proud to partner with Empower Music Therapy numerous times this year - a therapy practice that uses music as a tool to address some of the most difficult topics. We are excited to partner with Empower again, this time for a six week program that will be exploring the themes of personal safety and boundaries, group dynamics, coping with anger or frustration, self-confidence/self- belief, and self-advocacy. This group meets for six weeks at Friendship House 6 (North Nashville Community Room) on Wednesdays from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm starting November 5th. There will be no class the week of Thanksgiving.
This class will be open to current residents first, and then to those on the waiting list.
Dec
5
6:00 PM18:00
Save the Date: OPN Family Group Holiday Party
Save the date!
Our Place Nashville Family Group Holiday Party at Asurion Corporate Office in the Gulch
more information soon
Dec
8
6:00 PM18:00
OPN Monday Nights (North + South): Fireside Chat w/ My Best Social Life
Tonight, we’re back on Zoom with Ilana and Jeremy Hamburgh, founders of My Best Social Life, an organization dedicated to helping neurodivergent folks build quality relationships. Tonight, Ilana and Jeremy will be holding a Q+A for residents to ask any lingering questions about dating, socializing, and finding long-lasting, fulfilling community. OPN Community Classes are open to ALL Current and Waiting List residents.
Dec
10
5:00 PM17:00
OPN: Empower Music Therapy
Our Place Nashville is proud to partner with Empower Music Therapy numerous times this year - a therapy practice that uses music as a tool to address some of the most difficult topics. We are excited to partner with Empower again, this time for a six week program that will be exploring the themes of personal safety and boundaries, group dynamics, coping with anger or frustration, self-confidence/self- belief, and self-advocacy. This group meets for six weeks at Friendship House 6 (North Nashville Community Room) on Wednesdays from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm starting November 5th. There will be no class the week of Thanksgiving.
This class will be open to current residents first, and then to those on the waiting list.
Dec
15
6:00 PM18:00
OPN Monday Nights (South): Holiday Party!
Stay tuned for more details about this class!
Dec
15
6:00 PM18:00
OPN Monday Nights (North): Holiday Party!
Stay tuned for more details about this class!
Dec
17
5:00 PM17:00
OPN: Empower Music Therapy
Our Place Nashville is proud to partner with Empower Music Therapy numerous times this year - a therapy practice that uses music as a tool to address some of the most difficult topics. We are excited to partner with Empower again, this time for a six week program that will be exploring the themes of personal safety and boundaries, group dynamics, coping with anger or frustration, self-confidence/self- belief, and self-advocacy. This group meets for six weeks at Friendship House 6 (North Nashville Community Room) on Wednesdays from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm starting November 5th. There will be no class the week of Thanksgiving.
This class will be open to current residents first, and then to those on the waiting list.
Jan
2
8:00 AM08:00
EmpowerTN Peer Support Groups
Our friends at EmpowerTN offer several different monthly peer support group for adults with disabilities to connect with one another. Use the links below to register for one, several, or all of their Peer Support Group events. Check them out below!
Empowered Book Club
Book Club is a social group for people with disabilities to connect and discuss fiction and non-fiction works containing diverse representation. We will meet virtually and in person monthly. Facilitated by Kasondra Farmer. Come join us and engage in active conversation about books we love and ones we have yet to discover.
Date: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT
Location: Hybrid - Zoom and at 955 Woodland St. Nashville, TN, 37206
Register: https://bit.ly/ETBC25
If you have any questions, reach out to Kasondra Farmer, kasondra@empowertn.org or 615-200-7294
Theme: Discussion of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig
Empower Rainbow Crew
A free online support group for LGBTQ+ adults with disabilities. The program is open to adults who live in Tennessee, who self-identify as having a disability and as being in the LGBTQ+ community.
The groups will be facilitated from a neurodiversity affirming perspective by a licensed mental health provider who self identifies as LGBT.
In the private, therapeutic support group, we meet weekly for 8 weeks to learn about mental health, build community around our identities and experiences, play games, and make art.
In the ongoing, monthly peer support group, we meet on the 3rd Thursday from 12:30 - 2:30 PM Central. Our next gathering will be held Virtually on October 16th, 2025.
To sign up for either group or to learn more, contact Dan Dumont, LCSW at dan@empowertn.org
Empowered Gents
Empowered Gents is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as male. The Gents gather to learn about assistive technology and other resources that increase the independence and confidence of men with disabilities. Participants share experiences and life hacks with their peers. Participation is free. Topics vary.
Day: First Thursday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM CT (5:00 – 6:30 PM ET)
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/ETEG22
Contact: Quoc "Q" Lam with questions or for more info at q@empowertn.org or 615.212.9250
Empowered Ladies
Empowered Ladies is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as female. The Ladies gather to talk, learn, laugh, and empower one another. Participants exchange authentic life experiences with their peers. It’s a chance to say, “I matter!”
Day: Second Wednesday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CT
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSELAS22
Contact: Kasondra Farmer with questions or for more info at kasondra@empowertn.org or 615.200.7294.
Living Your Best Empowered Life
Living Your Best Empowered Life is a social group for people with disabilities to discuss experiences in seeking, securing, and maintaining housing and employment. Participants can also learn more about ways to navigate “the system” to make the journey a little easier.
Day: Third Tuesday, unless otherwise indicated.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CT
Place: Virtual on Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSLYBEL22
Contact: Marissa Smith-Fletcher with questions or for more info at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Youth Leadership Academy
Empower Tennessee invites young people with disabilities ages 18-24 to participate our Youth Leadership Academy. This year's academy will be a series of virtual gatherings where participants have opportunities to learn, engage, and empower each other toward their future goals.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 3 pm - 6 pm CT
Place: In-Person at 955 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206
Register: Contact Marissa Smith-Fletcher at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Theme: Hang Time
Let's have some seasonal fun! Come join us for crafts, music, and more.
Note: Zoom Meeting details for Empower Tennessee Peer Groups will only be provided to those who register to protect the privacy of all participants.
Feb
1
8:00 AM08:00
EmpowerTN Peer Support Groups
Our friends at EmpowerTN offer several different monthly peer support group for adults with disabilities to connect with one another. Use the links below to register for one, several, or all of their Peer Support Group events. Check them out below!
Empowered Book Club
Book Club is a social group for people with disabilities to connect and discuss fiction and non-fiction works containing diverse representation. We will meet virtually and in person monthly. Facilitated by Kasondra Farmer. Come join us and engage in active conversation about books we love and ones we have yet to discover.
Date: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT
Location: Hybrid - Zoom and at 955 Woodland St. Nashville, TN, 37206
Register: https://bit.ly/ETBC25
If you have any questions, reach out to Kasondra Farmer, kasondra@empowertn.org or 615-200-7294
Theme: Discussion of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig
Empower Rainbow Crew
A free online support group for LGBTQ+ adults with disabilities. The program is open to adults who live in Tennessee, who self-identify as having a disability and as being in the LGBTQ+ community.
The groups will be facilitated from a neurodiversity affirming perspective by a licensed mental health provider who self identifies as LGBT.
In the private, therapeutic support group, we meet weekly for 8 weeks to learn about mental health, build community around our identities and experiences, play games, and make art.
In the ongoing, monthly peer support group, we meet on the 3rd Thursday from 12:30 - 2:30 PM Central. Our next gathering will be held Virtually on October 16th, 2025.
To sign up for either group or to learn more, contact Dan Dumont, LCSW at dan@empowertn.org
Empowered Gents
Empowered Gents is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as male. The Gents gather to learn about assistive technology and other resources that increase the independence and confidence of men with disabilities. Participants share experiences and life hacks with their peers. Participation is free. Topics vary.
Day: First Thursday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM CT (5:00 – 6:30 PM ET)
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/ETEG22
Contact: Quoc "Q" Lam with questions or for more info at q@empowertn.org or 615.212.9250
Empowered Ladies
Empowered Ladies is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as female. The Ladies gather to talk, learn, laugh, and empower one another. Participants exchange authentic life experiences with their peers. It’s a chance to say, “I matter!”
Day: Second Wednesday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CT
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSELAS22
Contact: Kasondra Farmer with questions or for more info at kasondra@empowertn.org or 615.200.7294.
Living Your Best Empowered Life
Living Your Best Empowered Life is a social group for people with disabilities to discuss experiences in seeking, securing, and maintaining housing and employment. Participants can also learn more about ways to navigate “the system” to make the journey a little easier.
Day: Third Tuesday, unless otherwise indicated.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CT
Place: Virtual on Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSLYBEL22
Contact: Marissa Smith-Fletcher with questions or for more info at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Youth Leadership Academy
Empower Tennessee invites young people with disabilities ages 18-24 to participate our Youth Leadership Academy. This year's academy will be a series of virtual gatherings where participants have opportunities to learn, engage, and empower each other toward their future goals.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 3 pm - 6 pm CT
Place: In-Person at 955 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206
Register: Contact Marissa Smith-Fletcher at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Theme: Hang Time
Let's have some seasonal fun! Come join us for crafts, music, and more.
Note: Zoom Meeting details for Empower Tennessee Peer Groups will only be provided to those who register to protect the privacy of all participants.
Mar
1
8:00 AM08:00
EmpowerTN Peer Support Groups
Our friends at EmpowerTN offer several different monthly peer support group for adults with disabilities to connect with one another. Use the links below to register for one, several, or all of their Peer Support Group events. Check them out below!
Empowered Book Club
Book Club is a social group for people with disabilities to connect and discuss fiction and non-fiction works containing diverse representation. We will meet virtually and in person monthly. Facilitated by Kasondra Farmer. Come join us and engage in active conversation about books we love and ones we have yet to discover.
Date: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT
Location: Hybrid - Zoom and at 955 Woodland St. Nashville, TN, 37206
Register: https://bit.ly/ETBC25
If you have any questions, reach out to Kasondra Farmer, kasondra@empowertn.org or 615-200-7294
Theme: Discussion of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig
Empower Rainbow Crew
A free online support group for LGBTQ+ adults with disabilities. The program is open to adults who live in Tennessee, who self-identify as having a disability and as being in the LGBTQ+ community.
The groups will be facilitated from a neurodiversity affirming perspective by a licensed mental health provider who self identifies as LGBT.
In the private, therapeutic support group, we meet weekly for 8 weeks to learn about mental health, build community around our identities and experiences, play games, and make art.
In the ongoing, monthly peer support group, we meet on the 3rd Thursday from 12:30 - 2:30 PM Central. Our next gathering will be held Virtually on October 16th, 2025.
To sign up for either group or to learn more, contact Dan Dumont, LCSW at dan@empowertn.org
Empowered Gents
Empowered Gents is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as male. The Gents gather to learn about assistive technology and other resources that increase the independence and confidence of men with disabilities. Participants share experiences and life hacks with their peers. Participation is free. Topics vary.
Day: First Thursday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM CT (5:00 – 6:30 PM ET)
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/ETEG22
Contact: Quoc "Q" Lam with questions or for more info at q@empowertn.org or 615.212.9250
Empowered Ladies
Empowered Ladies is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as female. The Ladies gather to talk, learn, laugh, and empower one another. Participants exchange authentic life experiences with their peers. It’s a chance to say, “I matter!”
Day: Second Wednesday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CT
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSELAS22
Contact: Kasondra Farmer with questions or for more info at kasondra@empowertn.org or 615.200.7294.
Living Your Best Empowered Life
Living Your Best Empowered Life is a social group for people with disabilities to discuss experiences in seeking, securing, and maintaining housing and employment. Participants can also learn more about ways to navigate “the system” to make the journey a little easier.
Day: Third Tuesday, unless otherwise indicated.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CT
Place: Virtual on Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSLYBEL22
Contact: Marissa Smith-Fletcher with questions or for more info at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Youth Leadership Academy
Empower Tennessee invites young people with disabilities ages 18-24 to participate our Youth Leadership Academy. This year's academy will be a series of virtual gatherings where participants have opportunities to learn, engage, and empower each other toward their future goals.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 3 pm - 6 pm CT
Place: In-Person at 955 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206
Register: Contact Marissa Smith-Fletcher at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Theme: Hang Time
Let's have some seasonal fun! Come join us for crafts, music, and more.
Note: Zoom Meeting details for Empower Tennessee Peer Groups will only be provided to those who register to protect the privacy of all participants.
Apr
1
8:00 AM08:00
EmpowerTN Peer Support Groups
Our friends at EmpowerTN offer several different monthly peer support group for adults with disabilities to connect with one another. Use the links below to register for one, several, or all of their Peer Support Group events. Check them out below!
Empowered Book Club
Book Club is a social group for people with disabilities to connect and discuss fiction and non-fiction works containing diverse representation. We will meet virtually and in person monthly. Facilitated by Kasondra Farmer. Come join us and engage in active conversation about books we love and ones we have yet to discover.
Date: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT
Location: Hybrid - Zoom and at 955 Woodland St. Nashville, TN, 37206
Register: https://bit.ly/ETBC25
If you have any questions, reach out to Kasondra Farmer, kasondra@empowertn.org or 615-200-7294
Theme: Discussion of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig
Empower Rainbow Crew
A free online support group for LGBTQ+ adults with disabilities. The program is open to adults who live in Tennessee, who self-identify as having a disability and as being in the LGBTQ+ community.
The groups will be facilitated from a neurodiversity affirming perspective by a licensed mental health provider who self identifies as LGBT.
In the private, therapeutic support group, we meet weekly for 8 weeks to learn about mental health, build community around our identities and experiences, play games, and make art.
In the ongoing, monthly peer support group, we meet on the 3rd Thursday from 12:30 - 2:30 PM Central. Our next gathering will be held Virtually on October 16th, 2025.
To sign up for either group or to learn more, contact Dan Dumont, LCSW at dan@empowertn.org
Empowered Gents
Empowered Gents is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as male. The Gents gather to learn about assistive technology and other resources that increase the independence and confidence of men with disabilities. Participants share experiences and life hacks with their peers. Participation is free. Topics vary.
Day: First Thursday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM CT (5:00 – 6:30 PM ET)
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/ETEG22
Contact: Quoc "Q" Lam with questions or for more info at q@empowertn.org or 615.212.9250
Empowered Ladies
Empowered Ladies is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as female. The Ladies gather to talk, learn, laugh, and empower one another. Participants exchange authentic life experiences with their peers. It’s a chance to say, “I matter!”
Day: Second Wednesday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CT
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSELAS22
Contact: Kasondra Farmer with questions or for more info at kasondra@empowertn.org or 615.200.7294.
Living Your Best Empowered Life
Living Your Best Empowered Life is a social group for people with disabilities to discuss experiences in seeking, securing, and maintaining housing and employment. Participants can also learn more about ways to navigate “the system” to make the journey a little easier.
Day: Third Tuesday, unless otherwise indicated.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CT
Place: Virtual on Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSLYBEL22
Contact: Marissa Smith-Fletcher with questions or for more info at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Youth Leadership Academy
Empower Tennessee invites young people with disabilities ages 18-24 to participate our Youth Leadership Academy. This year's academy will be a series of virtual gatherings where participants have opportunities to learn, engage, and empower each other toward their future goals.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 3 pm - 6 pm CT
Place: In-Person at 955 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206
Register: Contact Marissa Smith-Fletcher at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Theme: Hang Time
Let's have some seasonal fun! Come join us for crafts, music, and more.
Note: Zoom Meeting details for Empower Tennessee Peer Groups will only be provided to those who register to protect the privacy of all participants.
May
1
8:00 AM08:00
EmpowerTN Peer Support Groups
Our friends at EmpowerTN offer several different monthly peer support group for adults with disabilities to connect with one another. Use the links below to register for one, several, or all of their Peer Support Group events. Check them out below!
Empowered Book Club
Book Club is a social group for people with disabilities to connect and discuss fiction and non-fiction works containing diverse representation. We will meet virtually and in person monthly. Facilitated by Kasondra Farmer. Come join us and engage in active conversation about books we love and ones we have yet to discover.
Date: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT
Location: Hybrid - Zoom and at 955 Woodland St. Nashville, TN, 37206
Register: https://bit.ly/ETBC25
If you have any questions, reach out to Kasondra Farmer, kasondra@empowertn.org or 615-200-7294
Theme: Discussion of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig
Empower Rainbow Crew
A free online support group for LGBTQ+ adults with disabilities. The program is open to adults who live in Tennessee, who self-identify as having a disability and as being in the LGBTQ+ community.
The groups will be facilitated from a neurodiversity affirming perspective by a licensed mental health provider who self identifies as LGBT.
In the private, therapeutic support group, we meet weekly for 8 weeks to learn about mental health, build community around our identities and experiences, play games, and make art.
In the ongoing, monthly peer support group, we meet on the 3rd Thursday from 12:30 - 2:30 PM Central. Our next gathering will be held Virtually on October 16th, 2025.
To sign up for either group or to learn more, contact Dan Dumont, LCSW at dan@empowertn.org
Empowered Gents
Empowered Gents is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as male. The Gents gather to learn about assistive technology and other resources that increase the independence and confidence of men with disabilities. Participants share experiences and life hacks with their peers. Participation is free. Topics vary.
Day: First Thursday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM CT (5:00 – 6:30 PM ET)
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/ETEG22
Contact: Quoc "Q" Lam with questions or for more info at q@empowertn.org or 615.212.9250
Empowered Ladies
Empowered Ladies is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as female. The Ladies gather to talk, learn, laugh, and empower one another. Participants exchange authentic life experiences with their peers. It’s a chance to say, “I matter!”
Day: Second Wednesday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CT
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSELAS22
Contact: Kasondra Farmer with questions or for more info at kasondra@empowertn.org or 615.200.7294.
Living Your Best Empowered Life
Living Your Best Empowered Life is a social group for people with disabilities to discuss experiences in seeking, securing, and maintaining housing and employment. Participants can also learn more about ways to navigate “the system” to make the journey a little easier.
Day: Third Tuesday, unless otherwise indicated.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CT
Place: Virtual on Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSLYBEL22
Contact: Marissa Smith-Fletcher with questions or for more info at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Youth Leadership Academy
Empower Tennessee invites young people with disabilities ages 18-24 to participate our Youth Leadership Academy. This year's academy will be a series of virtual gatherings where participants have opportunities to learn, engage, and empower each other toward their future goals.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 3 pm - 6 pm CT
Place: In-Person at 955 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206
Register: Contact Marissa Smith-Fletcher at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Theme: Hang Time
Let's have some seasonal fun! Come join us for crafts, music, and more.
Note: Zoom Meeting details for Empower Tennessee Peer Groups will only be provided to those who register to protect the privacy of all participants.
Jun
1
8:00 AM08:00
EmpowerTN Peer Support Groups
Our friends at EmpowerTN offer several different monthly peer support group for adults with disabilities to connect with one another. Use the links below to register for one, several, or all of their Peer Support Group events. Check them out below!
Empowered Book Club
Book Club is a social group for people with disabilities to connect and discuss fiction and non-fiction works containing diverse representation. We will meet virtually and in person monthly. Facilitated by Kasondra Farmer. Come join us and engage in active conversation about books we love and ones we have yet to discover.
Date: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT
Location: Hybrid - Zoom and at 955 Woodland St. Nashville, TN, 37206
Register: https://bit.ly/ETBC25
If you have any questions, reach out to Kasondra Farmer, kasondra@empowertn.org or 615-200-7294
Theme: Discussion of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig
Empower Rainbow Crew
A free online support group for LGBTQ+ adults with disabilities. The program is open to adults who live in Tennessee, who self-identify as having a disability and as being in the LGBTQ+ community.
The groups will be facilitated from a neurodiversity affirming perspective by a licensed mental health provider who self identifies as LGBT.
In the private, therapeutic support group, we meet weekly for 8 weeks to learn about mental health, build community around our identities and experiences, play games, and make art.
In the ongoing, monthly peer support group, we meet on the 3rd Thursday from 12:30 - 2:30 PM Central. Our next gathering will be held Virtually on October 16th, 2025.
To sign up for either group or to learn more, contact Dan Dumont, LCSW at dan@empowertn.org
Empowered Gents
Empowered Gents is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as male. The Gents gather to learn about assistive technology and other resources that increase the independence and confidence of men with disabilities. Participants share experiences and life hacks with their peers. Participation is free. Topics vary.
Day: First Thursday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM CT (5:00 – 6:30 PM ET)
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/ETEG22
Contact: Quoc "Q" Lam with questions or for more info at q@empowertn.org or 615.212.9250
Empowered Ladies
Empowered Ladies is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as female. The Ladies gather to talk, learn, laugh, and empower one another. Participants exchange authentic life experiences with their peers. It’s a chance to say, “I matter!”
Day: Second Wednesday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CT
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSELAS22
Contact: Kasondra Farmer with questions or for more info at kasondra@empowertn.org or 615.200.7294.
Living Your Best Empowered Life
Living Your Best Empowered Life is a social group for people with disabilities to discuss experiences in seeking, securing, and maintaining housing and employment. Participants can also learn more about ways to navigate “the system” to make the journey a little easier.
Day: Third Tuesday, unless otherwise indicated.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CT
Place: Virtual on Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSLYBEL22
Contact: Marissa Smith-Fletcher with questions or for more info at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Youth Leadership Academy
Empower Tennessee invites young people with disabilities ages 18-24 to participate our Youth Leadership Academy. This year's academy will be a series of virtual gatherings where participants have opportunities to learn, engage, and empower each other toward their future goals.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 3 pm - 6 pm CT
Place: In-Person at 955 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206
Register: Contact Marissa Smith-Fletcher at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Theme: Hang Time
Let's have some seasonal fun! Come join us for crafts, music, and more.
Note: Zoom Meeting details for Empower Tennessee Peer Groups will only be provided to those who register to protect the privacy of all participants.
Jul
1
8:00 AM08:00
EmpowerTN Peer Support Groups
Our friends at EmpowerTN offer several different monthly peer support group for adults with disabilities to connect with one another. Use the links below to register for one, several, or all of their Peer Support Group events. Check them out below!
Empowered Book Club
Book Club is a social group for people with disabilities to connect and discuss fiction and non-fiction works containing diverse representation. We will meet virtually and in person monthly. Facilitated by Kasondra Farmer. Come join us and engage in active conversation about books we love and ones we have yet to discover.
Date: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT
Location: Hybrid - Zoom and at 955 Woodland St. Nashville, TN, 37206
Register: https://bit.ly/ETBC25
If you have any questions, reach out to Kasondra Farmer, kasondra@empowertn.org or 615-200-7294
Theme: Discussion of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig
Empower Rainbow Crew
A free online support group for LGBTQ+ adults with disabilities. The program is open to adults who live in Tennessee, who self-identify as having a disability and as being in the LGBTQ+ community.
The groups will be facilitated from a neurodiversity affirming perspective by a licensed mental health provider who self identifies as LGBT.
In the private, therapeutic support group, we meet weekly for 8 weeks to learn about mental health, build community around our identities and experiences, play games, and make art.
In the ongoing, monthly peer support group, we meet on the 3rd Thursday from 12:30 - 2:30 PM Central. Our next gathering will be held Virtually on October 16th, 2025.
To sign up for either group or to learn more, contact Dan Dumont, LCSW at dan@empowertn.org
Empowered Gents
Empowered Gents is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as male. The Gents gather to learn about assistive technology and other resources that increase the independence and confidence of men with disabilities. Participants share experiences and life hacks with their peers. Participation is free. Topics vary.
Day: First Thursday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM CT (5:00 – 6:30 PM ET)
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/ETEG22
Contact: Quoc "Q" Lam with questions or for more info at q@empowertn.org or 615.212.9250
Empowered Ladies
Empowered Ladies is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as female. The Ladies gather to talk, learn, laugh, and empower one another. Participants exchange authentic life experiences with their peers. It’s a chance to say, “I matter!”
Day: Second Wednesday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CT
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSELAS22
Contact: Kasondra Farmer with questions or for more info at kasondra@empowertn.org or 615.200.7294.
Living Your Best Empowered Life
Living Your Best Empowered Life is a social group for people with disabilities to discuss experiences in seeking, securing, and maintaining housing and employment. Participants can also learn more about ways to navigate “the system” to make the journey a little easier.
Day: Third Tuesday, unless otherwise indicated.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CT
Place: Virtual on Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSLYBEL22
Contact: Marissa Smith-Fletcher with questions or for more info at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Youth Leadership Academy
Empower Tennessee invites young people with disabilities ages 18-24 to participate our Youth Leadership Academy. This year's academy will be a series of virtual gatherings where participants have opportunities to learn, engage, and empower each other toward their future goals.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 3 pm - 6 pm CT
Place: In-Person at 955 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206
Register: Contact Marissa Smith-Fletcher at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Theme: Hang Time
Let's have some seasonal fun! Come join us for crafts, music, and more.
Note: Zoom Meeting details for Empower Tennessee Peer Groups will only be provided to those who register to protect the privacy of all participants.
Aug
1
8:00 AM08:00
EmpowerTN Peer Support Groups
Our friends at EmpowerTN offer several different monthly peer support group for adults with disabilities to connect with one another. Use the links below to register for one, several, or all of their Peer Support Group events. Check them out below!
Empowered Book Club
Book Club is a social group for people with disabilities to connect and discuss fiction and non-fiction works containing diverse representation. We will meet virtually and in person monthly. Facilitated by Kasondra Farmer. Come join us and engage in active conversation about books we love and ones we have yet to discover.
Date: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT
Location: Hybrid - Zoom and at 955 Woodland St. Nashville, TN, 37206
Register: https://bit.ly/ETBC25
If you have any questions, reach out to Kasondra Farmer, kasondra@empowertn.org or 615-200-7294
Theme: Discussion of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig
Empower Rainbow Crew
A free online support group for LGBTQ+ adults with disabilities. The program is open to adults who live in Tennessee, who self-identify as having a disability and as being in the LGBTQ+ community.
The groups will be facilitated from a neurodiversity affirming perspective by a licensed mental health provider who self identifies as LGBT.
In the private, therapeutic support group, we meet weekly for 8 weeks to learn about mental health, build community around our identities and experiences, play games, and make art.
In the ongoing, monthly peer support group, we meet on the 3rd Thursday from 12:30 - 2:30 PM Central. Our next gathering will be held Virtually on October 16th, 2025.
To sign up for either group or to learn more, contact Dan Dumont, LCSW at dan@empowertn.org
Empowered Gents
Empowered Gents is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as male. The Gents gather to learn about assistive technology and other resources that increase the independence and confidence of men with disabilities. Participants share experiences and life hacks with their peers. Participation is free. Topics vary.
Day: First Thursday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM CT (5:00 – 6:30 PM ET)
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/ETEG22
Contact: Quoc "Q" Lam with questions or for more info at q@empowertn.org or 615.212.9250
Empowered Ladies
Empowered Ladies is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as female. The Ladies gather to talk, learn, laugh, and empower one another. Participants exchange authentic life experiences with their peers. It’s a chance to say, “I matter!”
Day: Second Wednesday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CT
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSELAS22
Contact: Kasondra Farmer with questions or for more info at kasondra@empowertn.org or 615.200.7294.
Living Your Best Empowered Life
Living Your Best Empowered Life is a social group for people with disabilities to discuss experiences in seeking, securing, and maintaining housing and employment. Participants can also learn more about ways to navigate “the system” to make the journey a little easier.
Day: Third Tuesday, unless otherwise indicated.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CT
Place: Virtual on Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSLYBEL22
Contact: Marissa Smith-Fletcher with questions or for more info at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Youth Leadership Academy
Empower Tennessee invites young people with disabilities ages 18-24 to participate our Youth Leadership Academy. This year's academy will be a series of virtual gatherings where participants have opportunities to learn, engage, and empower each other toward their future goals.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 3 pm - 6 pm CT
Place: In-Person at 955 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206
Register: Contact Marissa Smith-Fletcher at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Theme: Hang Time
Let's have some seasonal fun! Come join us for crafts, music, and more.
Note: Zoom Meeting details for Empower Tennessee Peer Groups will only be provided to those who register to protect the privacy of all participants.
Nov
1
8:00 AM08:00
EmpowerTN Peer Support Groups
Our friends at EmpowerTN offer several different monthly peer support group for adults with disabilities to connect with one another. Use the links below to register for one, several, or all of their Peer Support Group events. Check them out below!
Empowered Book Club
Book Club is a social group for people with disabilities to connect and discuss fiction and non-fiction works containing diverse representation. We will meet virtually and in person monthly. Facilitated by Kasondra Farmer. Come join us and engage in active conversation about books we love and ones we have yet to discover.
Date: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT
Location: Hybrid - Zoom and at 955 Woodland St. Nashville, TN, 37206
Register: https://bit.ly/ETBC25
If you have any questions, reach out to Kasondra Farmer, kasondra@empowertn.org or 615-200-7294
Theme: Discussion of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig
Empower Rainbow Crew
A free online support group for LGBTQ+ adults with disabilities. The program is open to adults who live in Tennessee, who self-identify as having a disability and as being in the LGBTQ+ community.
The groups will be facilitated from a neurodiversity affirming perspective by a licensed mental health provider who self identifies as LGBT.
In the private, therapeutic support group, we meet weekly for 8 weeks to learn about mental health, build community around our identities and experiences, play games, and make art.
In the ongoing, monthly peer support group, we meet on the 3rd Thursday from 12:30 - 2:30 PM Central. Our next gathering will be held Virtually on October 16th, 2025.
To sign up for either group or to learn more, contact Dan Dumont, LCSW at dan@empowertn.org
Empowered Gents
Empowered Gents is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as male. The Gents gather to learn about assistive technology and other resources that increase the independence and confidence of men with disabilities. Participants share experiences and life hacks with their peers. Participation is free. Topics vary.
Day: First Thursday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM CT (5:00 – 6:30 PM ET)
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/ETEG22
Contact: Quoc "Q" Lam with questions or for more info at q@empowertn.org or 615.212.9250
Empowered Ladies
Empowered Ladies is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as female. The Ladies gather to talk, learn, laugh, and empower one another. Participants exchange authentic life experiences with their peers. It’s a chance to say, “I matter!”
Day: Second Wednesday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CT
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSELAS22
Contact: Kasondra Farmer with questions or for more info at kasondra@empowertn.org or 615.200.7294.
Living Your Best Empowered Life
Living Your Best Empowered Life is a social group for people with disabilities to discuss experiences in seeking, securing, and maintaining housing and employment. Participants can also learn more about ways to navigate “the system” to make the journey a little easier.
Day: Third Tuesday, unless otherwise indicated.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CT
Place: Virtual on Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSLYBEL22
Contact: Marissa Smith-Fletcher with questions or for more info at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Youth Leadership Academy
Empower Tennessee invites young people with disabilities ages 18-24 to participate our Youth Leadership Academy. This year's academy will be a series of virtual gatherings where participants have opportunities to learn, engage, and empower each other toward their future goals.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 3 pm - 6 pm CT
Place: In-Person at 955 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206
Register: Contact Marissa Smith-Fletcher at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Theme: Hang Time
Let's have some seasonal fun! Come join us for crafts, music, and more.
Note: Zoom Meeting details for Empower Tennessee Peer Groups will only be provided to those who register to protect the privacy of all participants.
Oct
31
10:00 AM10:00
MetroParks disABILITIES: Cornhole League
Join our friends from MetroParks disABILITIES for a friendly competition at our four week fall Cornhole League! Get ready to show off your tossing skills and have a blast with fellow friends. This in-person event will take place on Friday Mornings from 10:00-12:00 at the Centennial Sportsplex (222 25th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203).
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, this event is open to players of all levels. Grab a friend and join us for a day of fun.
Cornhole dates are as follows: October 24th, and 31st. November 7th and 14th.
For questions about Sports Leagues contact Jonathan Shelton at jonathan.shelton@nashville.gov
For questions about the MPDP Day Program or other MPDP programs please contact our office at 615-862-8489 or email Glen Adkins at golden.adkins@nashville.gov.
Oct
30
10:00 AM10:00
Metroparks disABILITIES: Halloween Dance
MPDP Community Dance "Halloween" sponsored by The Rochelle Center
Come join our friends at Metro Parks disABILITIES for fun and dancing at the Cleveland Park Community Center!
This Community Dance is a fantastic event sponsored by The Rochelle Center. Get ready to groove to some great music and meet new friends in the community. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to dance the night away!
For more information and to register click here
Oct
29
5:00 PM17:00
OPN: Train 4 Life with Special Olympics TN
Are you ready to get stronger - physically and mentally?
So many of our families and residents talk about wanting to get more active as part of being independent. We’re starting up something exciting this week for all our residents and for those on the waiting list: a 6-week long Train 4 Life program with Special Olympics held right here at Our Place! This class is a great opportunity to meet those goals, and you’ll be coached by a trainer throughout the entire process!
All classes will be held on Wednesdays from 5-6pm at Friendship House 6. This is week 6 of 6.
Oct
27
6:00 PM18:00
Community Conversation on Housing for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Community Conversation on Housing for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Please join us for an evening of conversation about how our community can increase affordable housing options for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Tennessee.
What is a Community Conversation?
A Community Conversation is a 2-hour event that brings a diverse set of community members together to listen, learn, and collectively brainstorm strategies and resources that can be used to address a challenge facing their community.
Who should attend?
Anyone in the community—those with and without a personal connection to the disability community—are invited to attend.
Join us for conversation, coffee, and great desserts!
Monday, October 27, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
Belmont United Methodist Church, Community Center
2007 Acklen Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212
Click here to RSVP- by October 13.
Contact ucedd@vumc.org or (615) 936-8852 with questions.
Hosted by Our Place Nashville, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, & the Mayor’s Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities
Oct
27
9:30 AM09:30
MetroParks disABILITIES: Movie Day at the Belcourt
Join our friends at MetroParks disAbilities- Community Day at The Belcourt Theater. Doors open at 9:30am, & the movie will begin promptly at 10:00am. This event is for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental disABILITIES and their caregivers. There will be no cost to attend this movie, however you must have a ticket to attend.
The movie title will be available the week before the showing, please call our office for the movie selection.
For questions about this event or any Metro Parks disABILITIES Programs, please email Glen Adkins at golden.adkins@nashville.gov or call the Metro Parks disABILITIES Office at 615-862-8489.
Community Days are programs and/or activities designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to attend with their caregivers/staff. There will be MPDP staff onsite to help facilitate the activity/event, but it is not the staff’s responsibility to care for individuals participating in Community Days. For questions, comments, concerns, or more information about Metro Parks disABILITIES Programs, please contact Glen Adkins at golden.adkins@nashville.gov or call our office at 615-862-8489.
for tickets and more info : click here
Oct
25
6:00 PM18:00
Progress Inc: Halloween Costume Party
KBK Project Initiative Presents Halloween Costume Party at Progress Inc.
Join our friends at Progress Inc. as they host a Halloween Costume Party.
There will be music from DJ Paradise 4 Life, so come prepared to dance!
Food and drinks, and a costume contest.
$5 per person
Progress Inc.
319 Ezell Pike
Nashville, TN 37217
for more information contact 615-497-6400 or thekbkproject@gmail.com
Oct
25
5:00 PM17:00
MetroParks disABILITIES: Halloween Bonfire
Join our friends at MetroParks disAbilities for their Community Halloween Bonfire
All are welcome to for a fun evening of pumpkin carving, hot dog roasting, hiking, and a Chili Cookoff!!! We will provide pumpkins, hot dogs, buns, condiments, and bottled water. Bring your best pot of Chili and compete for a $50 Gift Card provided by the Friends of MPDP. If you don't want to bring Chili, please bring your favorite side dish or chili toppings to share such as Fritos, cheese, onions, jalapenos, etc.
All friends new and old are welcome for this free event!!!
Bells Bend Outdoor Center
4187 Old Hickory Boulevard Nashville, TN 37218
for tickets and more info : click here
Oct
24
10:00 AM10:00
MetroParks disABILITIES: Cornhole League
Join our friends from MetroParks disABILITIES for a friendly competition at our four week fall Cornhole League! Get ready to show off your tossing skills and have a blast with fellow friends. This in-person event will take place on Friday Mornings from 10:00-12:00 at the Centennial Sportsplex (222 25th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203).
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, this event is open to players of all levels. Grab a friend and join us for a day of fun.
Cornhole dates are as follows: October 24th, and 31st. November 7th and 14th.
For questions about Sports Leagues contact Jonathan Shelton at jonathan.shelton@nashville.gov
For questions about the MPDP Day Program or other MPDP programs please contact our office at 615-862-8489 or email Glen Adkins at golden.adkins@nashville.gov.
Oct
22
5:00 PM17:00
OPN: Train 4 Life with Special Olympics TN
Are you ready to get stronger - physically and mentally?
So many of our families and residents talk about wanting to get more active as part of being independent. We’re starting up something exciting this week for all our residents and for those on the waiting list: a 6-week long Train 4 Life program with Special Olympics held right here at Our Place! This class is a great opportunity to meet those goals, and you’ll be coached by a trainer throughout the entire process!
All classes will be held on Wednesdays from 5-6pm at Friendship House 6. This is week 5 of 6.
Oct
21
9:00 AM09:00
EmpowerTN: Online Mental Health First Aid Training
What is Mental Health First Aid and what does it teach?
• MHFA is skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge.
• Similar to physical First Aid and CPR, MHFA helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis until professional assistance is obtained or the crisis is resolved.
• Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step Action Plan to recognize warning signs of a mental health or substance use challenge, provide help in crisis and non-crisis situations and understand where to turn for additional assistance.
Upcoming Training Dates:
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Training sessions are offered online and run from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST. If you are interested in the Tuesday, October 21st session, applications close on Friday, October 10th, 2025.
Participants should plan to complete some online course preparation tasks in the online portal before the date of the scheduled training session. The Pre-Work deadline is Wednesday, October 15th, 2025.
This training is being offered as part of our Public Health Workforce Expansion efforts. Participants will be scheduled on a first-come-first-scheduled basis. Space is limited to 30 participants per date.
Training Costs
The training is being offered on a pay-what-you-can basis. The training materials cost $25 per participant and the personnel costs average $75 per participant. Please don't let money be a barrier to your participation. If you have the ability to contribute, we welcome the support as it opens up the opportunity for others. Contributions may be made at bit.ly/etgiving
To learn more about Mental Health First Aid please visit MHFA.org.
Registration
To register for one of Empower Tennessee's free upcoming Mental Health First Aid trainings, fill out this form: bit.ly/etmhfa23
If you have other questions about this opportunity, please send a message to Dan Dumont at dan@empowertn.org.
Oct
20
6:00 PM18:00
OPN Monday Nights (North + South): Five Steps to Dating & Community
Tonight from both FH5 and FH6, we’ll join a Zoom call with Ilana and Jeremy Hamburgh, founders of My Best Social Life, an organization dedicated to helping neurodivergent folks build lasting community in the form of friendships and romantic relationships. On this call, they’ll walk us through the five key steps to dating and finding meaningful relationships in our communities, so you don’t want to miss it! OPN Community Classes are open to ALL Current and Waiting List residents.
Oct
16
6:30 PM18:30
AbleVoices: A Night of Music, PHotography, PHriends and PHun!
Support our friends at AbleVoices by purchasing tickets to their 3rd Annual fundraising event!
This will be an exciting night of music, PHotography, PHriends and PHun!
Celebrate self-expression and connection by viewing the photographers’ artwork. You will be moved by musical performances , enjoy fabulous food, and silent and live auctions with many great items! We hope to see you there!
Tickets and more information: https://events.humanitix.com/gala-2025
Oct
15
5:00 PM17:00
OPN: Glassville Arts Class
We’re back with another Glassville class! Glassville teaches both stained and fused glass art at their studios, and will be bringing their expertise to Our Place Nashville for us to learn. This class will be held from 5pm-6pm at Friendship House 5. This class will be open to current residents first, and then to those on the waiting list.
Oct
15
5:00 PM17:00
OPN: Train 4 Life with Special Olympics TN
Are you ready to get stronger - physically and mentally?
So many of our families and residents talk about wanting to get more active as part of being independent. We’re starting up something exciting this week for all our residents and for those on the waiting list: a 6-week long Train 4 Life program with Special Olympics held right here at Our Place! This class is a great opportunity to meet those goals, and you’ll be coached by a trainer throughout the entire process!
All classes will be held on Wednesdays from 5-6pm at Friendship House 6. This is week 4 of 6.
Oct
13
6:00 PM18:00
Oct
13
5:30 PM17:30
TN Center for Decision-Making Support: Preparing for Adulthood Webinar
Are you supporting a high school student with a disability as they prepare for life after graduation? Join TN Center for Decision-Making Support for a free, informative webinar.
This webinar will be focused on helping families, educators, and professionals navigate the transition planning process with confidence for high school students with disabilities.
🧩 Preparing for Adulthood: Understanding Conservatorship and Other Decision-Making Options, Support Services, and More!
📅 Date: October 13th
🕒 Time: 5:30PM CST-7:00PM CST
5:30PM-6:30PM will cover decision-making supports (conservatorships, powers of attorney, special needs trusts, ABLE accounts, etc.)
6:30PM-7:00 will cover transition services and supported decision-making
📍 Location: Zoom
In this session, we’ll cover essential elements of transition planning, including:
- Understanding decision-making supports and other legal options
- Accessing transition services and building effective transition plans
- Resources and strategies to support student success
Oct
9
8:00 AM08:00
EmpowerTN Peer Support Groups
Our friends at EmpowerTN offer several different monthly peer support group for adults with disabilities to connect with one another. Use the links below to register for one, several, or all of their Peer Support Group events. Check them out below!
Empowered Book Club
Book Club is a social group for people with disabilities to connect and discuss fiction and non-fiction works containing diverse representation. We will meet virtually and in person monthly. Facilitated by Kasondra Farmer. Come join us and engage in active conversation about books we love and ones we have yet to discover.
Date: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT
Location: Hybrid - Zoom and at 955 Woodland St. Nashville, TN, 37206
Register: https://bit.ly/ETBC25
If you have any questions, reach out to Kasondra Farmer, kasondra@empowertn.org or 615-200-7294
Theme: Discussion of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig
Empower Rainbow Crew
A free online support group for LGBTQ+ adults with disabilities. The program is open to adults who live in Tennessee, who self-identify as having a disability and as being in the LGBTQ+ community.
The groups will be facilitated from a neurodiversity affirming perspective by a licensed mental health provider who self identifies as LGBT.
In the private, therapeutic support group, we meet weekly for 8 weeks to learn about mental health, build community around our identities and experiences, play games, and make art.
In the ongoing, monthly peer support group, we meet on the 3rd Thursday from 12:30 - 2:30 PM Central. Our next gathering will be held Virtually on October 16th, 2025.
To sign up for either group or to learn more, contact Dan Dumont, LCSW at dan@empowertn.org
Empowered Gents
Empowered Gents is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as male. The Gents gather to learn about assistive technology and other resources that increase the independence and confidence of men with disabilities. Participants share experiences and life hacks with their peers. Participation is free. Topics vary.
Day: First Thursday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM CT (5:00 – 6:30 PM ET)
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/ETEG22
Contact: Quoc "Q" Lam with questions or for more info at q@empowertn.org or 615.212.9250
Empowered Ladies
Empowered Ladies is a social group of people with disabilities who identify as female. The Ladies gather to talk, learn, laugh, and empower one another. Participants exchange authentic life experiences with their peers. It’s a chance to say, “I matter!”
Day: Second Wednesday, unless otherwise indicated
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CT
Place: Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSELAS22
Contact: Kasondra Farmer with questions or for more info at kasondra@empowertn.org or 615.200.7294.
Living Your Best Empowered Life
Living Your Best Empowered Life is a social group for people with disabilities to discuss experiences in seeking, securing, and maintaining housing and employment. Participants can also learn more about ways to navigate “the system” to make the journey a little easier.
Day: Third Tuesday, unless otherwise indicated.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CT
Place: Virtual on Zoom
Register: bit.ly/PSLYBEL22
Contact: Marissa Smith-Fletcher with questions or for more info at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Youth Leadership Academy
Empower Tennessee invites young people with disabilities ages 18-24 to participate our Youth Leadership Academy. This year's academy will be a series of virtual gatherings where participants have opportunities to learn, engage, and empower each other toward their future goals.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Time: 3 pm - 6 pm CT
Place: In-Person at 955 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206
Register: Contact Marissa Smith-Fletcher at marissasf@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.
Theme: Hang Time
Let's have some seasonal fun! Come join us for crafts, music, and more.
Note: Zoom Meeting details for Empower Tennessee Peer Groups will only be provided to those who register to protect the privacy of all participants.
Oct
8
5:00 PM17:00
OPN: Train 4 Life with Special Olympics TN
Are you ready to get stronger - physically and mentally?
So many of our families and residents talk about wanting to get more active as part of being independent. We’re starting up something exciting this week for all our residents and for those on the waiting list: a 6-week long Train 4 Life program with Special Olympics held right here at Our Place! This class is a great opportunity to meet those goals, and you’ll be coached by a trainer throughout the entire process!
All classes will be held on Wednesdays from 5-6pm at Friendship House 6. This is week 3 of 6.
Oct
6
6:00 PM18:00
Oct
6
6:00 PM18:00
OPN Monday Nights (North): Social Media Safety/Boundaries and Holistic Sexuality
Clay Porter, the Educator for Planned Parenthood of Middle Tennessee, is back! During this class, Clay will teach residents about safely using social media and implementing boundaries around the Internet. He’ll also talk about holistic sexuality and what it means to view sexual health as all-encompassing: physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing included. OPN Community Classes are open to ALL Current and Waiting List residents.
Oct
1
5:00 PM17:00
OPN: Train 4 Life with Special Olympics TN
Are you ready to get stronger - physically and mentally?
So many of our families and residents talk about wanting to get more active as part of being independent. We’re starting up something exciting this week for all our residents and for those on the waiting list: a 6-week long Train 4 Life program with Special Olympics held right here at Our Place! This class is a great opportunity to meet those goals, and you’ll be coached by a trainer throughout the entire process!
All classes will be held on Wednesdays from 5-6pm at Friendship House 6. This is week 2 of 6.
Sep
29
6:00 PM18:00
OPN Monday Nights (South): Support + Feed Educational Class w/ EERF
Support & Feed, a partner organization of Our Place Nashville, focuses on providing nutritious, plant-based meals to the community. Tonight, they will be joining us to teach residents all about plant-based eating. Participants will get to try samples of nourishing, delicious food and learn about how to incorporate these types of meals into their daily lives. OPN Community Classes are open to ALL Current and Waiting List residents.
Sep
29
6:00 PM18:00
OPN Monday Nights (North): Intro to STI/Birth Control & Health Decisions and Consent
Clay Porter, the Educator for Planned Parenthood of Middle Tennessee, will be joining us to teach a seminar on sexually transmitted diseases and how to prevent them while discussing pleasure and family planning practices. OPN Community Classes are open to ALL Current and Waiting List residents.
Sep
27
3:00 PM15:00
GiGi's Playhouse: Get Down for Down Syndrome
Put on your dancing shoes and join our friends at Gigi’s Playhouse for the Get Down for Down Syndrome Dance-A-Thon as we all DANCE to foster acceptance, proving every person should be accepted as they are!
Gigi’s is partnering with the Heart 2 Heart Program at Franklin Road Academy to provide a celebration filled with music, karaoke, activities, and, of course, lots of dancing!
Round up your squad – friends, family, neighbors, classmates – and make a team! You and your friends can unite to celebrate inclusion and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. Dancing or being a good dancer is not a requirement but will be part of the fun! Individuals with Down Syndrome get in free of charge.
This event will help raise crucial funds that allow GiGi's Playhouse Nashville to provide 100% FREE educational, therapeutic-based, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
For more information and to register here: https://gigisplayhouse.org/nashville/acceptancechallenge/
Sep
24
5:00 PM17:00
OPN: Train 4 Life with Special Olympics TN
Are you ready to get stronger - physically and mentally?
So many of our families and residents talk about wanting to get more active as part of being independent. We’re starting up something exciting this week for all our residents and for those on the waiting list: a 6-week long Train 4 Life program with Special Olympics held right here at Our Place! This class is a great opportunity to meet those goals, and you’ll be coached by a trainer throughout the entire process!
All classes will be held on Wednesdays from 5-6pm at Friendship House 6, and the first class is Wednesday, September 24th. This is week 1 of 6.
Sep
22
6:00 PM18:00
OPN Monday Nights (South): Social Media Safety/Boundaries and Holistic Sexuality
Clay Porter, the Educator for Planned Parenthood of Middle Tennessee, is back! During this class, Clay will teach residents about safely using social media and implementing boundaries around the Internet. He’ll also talk about holistic sexuality and what it means to view sexual health as all-encompassing: physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing included. OPN Community Classes are open to ALL Current and Waiting List residents.
Sep
22
6:00 PM18:00
Sep
22
9:30 AM09:30
MetroParks disABILITIES Program: Community Movie Day
Join MPDP for a Community Day at The Belcourt Theater on Monday, September 22nd. Doors open at 9:30am, and the movie begins promptly at 10:00.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mpdp-community-movie-day-the-belcourt-theater-tickets-1112101598819
Sep
20
11:00 AM11:00
Wellpoint Fall Festival
Join our friends at Wellpoint and connect with local organizations and learn more about the resources our community has to offer!
Visit with community based partners such as: Cumberland Pediatrics, TN Disability Pathfinder, Workable , TN Operation Stand Down, Motlow State Community College, Chin Up Girl, Second Harvest Food Bank and more!
Balloon artist, games for the kids, photo booth and more
St. Mark's United Methodist Church
1267 N. Rutherford Blvd.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130