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

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

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.

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

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.

Register here- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mpdp-cornhole-league-fall-2025-tickets-1527357550549?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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.

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.

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.

Register here- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mpdp-cornhole-league-fall-2025-tickets-1527357550549?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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.

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.

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.

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.

Register here- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mpdp-cornhole-league-fall-2025-tickets-1527357550549?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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.

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.

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

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.

OPN Monday Nights will resume 12/1/2025.

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.

Stay tuned for more details about this 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.

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.

Save the date!

Our Place Nashville Family Group Holiday Party at Asurion Corporate Office in the Gulch

more information soon

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.