KTG Foundation

06/11/2026

I have been invited to present at this training this year in Knoxville. I presented last year in Franklin. There was a lot of great information being shared.

Registration for our East Tennessee Effective Policing Autism Response is now open. We are thrilled to partner with so many state and regional partners. The venue is the Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley Street. Once again, we are happy to have Tanner and Nicci Smith from 'Love on the Spectrum' as our special guests. Register now, as seating is limited!

06/06/2026

Join us for 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 at the Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool!

We're creating a more inclusive, low-stimulation swim experience for families with members who have sensory processing disorders.

Dates: June 13 & July 11
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
No ticket required

During these special swim sessions, fountains will be turned off, and there will be no whistles or horns, helping create a calmer environment for everyone to enjoy the pool.

Please note that parking will be limited due to ongoing construction. We look forward to welcoming your family for a relaxing morning at the pool!

06/06/2026

💙 Taylor Time is back for 2026! 💙 Created as a low-sensory experience, Taylor Time allows guests to enjoy Soaky Mountain in a calmer, more controlled, and supportive environment. With limited capacity, no music, and select attractions open, it’s a unique and welcoming way to Conquer Soaky Mountain! 🌊✨ Taylor Time tickets are $20 per person (plus tax). For 2026 event dates and more details, check out our latest blog: https://loom.ly/Ekz8mHM

Terms & Conditions:
Non-transferable
Non-refundable
Not valid for rainchecks
Valid for the dates listed in this event

05/26/2026

Join us for Stand Up for Inclusion, a presentation by HHS students, Hunter King and Mia Stacey, whose FCCLA project won at State and is now headed to Nationals in Washington, D.C.!

This will be a meaningful night focused on inclusion, kindness, community, and learning how we can all help make others feel seen, valued, and supported.

📅 Monday, June 1
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Harriman Library
✨ All are welcome!

Come help us celebrate these students and support their journey to Nationals!

05/22/2026

Providing an inclusive, low stimulation swim time! On 2 Saturdays this summer we will turn off fountains and have no whistles or horns. June 13 and July 11th ONLY 930-11 families with members that have sensory processing disorders come join us for a swim!! No ticket required for this program. Parking will be limited due to construction.

05/16/2026

Guess what today is!! Not only is it Roane County United Way Fair it is Rocky King birthday!! Come to the fair enjoy the rides, games, entertainment, and stop by the KTG Foundation tent and get some of Rocky's famous barbeque. Please help keep him busy serving food and reminding him how old he is!

05/13/2026

This morning is the sensory day at the fair from 10 am to 11 am. (I know this does not work with everyone's schedule, but the time was set by the ride operators schedules.)

05/12/2026

Many times over the last 21 years, Hunter has missed out on community activities because I never knew how he would react in the environment. (Every day is different). I learned very quickly that it could be very expensive to pay admission for an event and he would not be able to last 15 minutes.

At that point, I began to only go to events that offered a sensory area for those overstimulated. That would give us the opportunity to leave the triggers, but give him a chance to regulate and try again.

Roane County United Way Fair has a sensory tent for those types of situations. Inside the tent, there are noise cancelling earmuffs, a bean bag, dry erase boards, fidgits, small sensory lap quilts and sensory bottles.

I know this information would make a difference for me if I was not sure about bringing my son.

I am so glad others are working to make our community events more inclusive.

05/11/2026

Quick trip to the Sevierville Police Department to talk about Blue Envelope for a CIT class. Now headed back to help get set up to our food trailer for Roane County United Way Fair!

05/10/2026

KTG Foundation will be set up at the fair with our famous barbeque sandwiches, barbeque nachos, cheese nachos, popcorn, boiled peanuts, and Cajun boiled peanuts! Stop by to say hi, get a bite to eat, and support a great cause all at the same time! See you there