Tennessee Caregiver Coalition

08/21/2026

Paw Patrol: A Sensory-Friendly Movie Experience for Caregiver Families

Join the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition for a special Sensory-Friendly Movie Experience for Caregiver Families featuring Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie at Opry Mills Mall!

This inclusive event is designed to provide a welcoming, comfortable movie experience for caregivers and their loved ones. Before the movie begins, Dr. Megan Schwalm will share a brief presentation with caregivers, offering encouragement and helpful insights.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, September 27
Time: 1:00 PM (Doors open at 12:45 PM)
Location: Opry Mills Mall Regal Movie Theater
Movie Begins: 1:15 PM
Admission

Tickets are $5 per person and include:

Admission to Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie
Snack pack featuring:

Snack-size popcorn
16 oz. junior fountain drink
Welch's Fruit Snacks
Space is limited to 110 attendees, and advance registration is required.

We look forward to welcoming caregiver families for an afternoon of fun, connection, and a movie experience designed with comfort and inclusion in mind!

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THIS LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paw-patrol-a-sensory-friendly-movie-experience-for-caregiver-families-tickets-1998548246605

08/21/2026

Congratulations to Tennessee Caregiver Coalition President and CEO Dr. Megan Schwalm on receiving the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging's Heart of Aging in Leadership Award!

This award recognizes individuals whose leadership, dedication, and support go above and beyond to ensure older adults have the resources, education, dignity, and support they need to age well in their communities.

We are incredibly proud of Megan and grateful for the leadership she brings to TCC. Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved honor!

08/20/2026

Empowered: A Caregiver's Conference is coming up on September 16th at Temple Israel in Memphis. The conference is FREE for all family caregivers caring for those with Dementia and $50 for professionals.

08/20/2026

Join us for our Caregiver Support Group on August 24th at 6:00 PM CST. meet.google.com/fwv-dtgq-mvi

Our Caregiver Support Group is a great place for caregivers to connect and share resources.

Click link to Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caregiver-support-group-tickets-1997912839084

We hope to see you there!

08/19/2026

Support TCC while you shop! Sign up for the Kroger Rewards Program and select us as your charity of choice. Every time you shop, you’ll help us make a difference in our community.
https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards

08/18/2026

🎥 ¿Sabías que puedes recibir ayuda para cuidar a tu ser querido?
El Programa de Vales de Respiro de la Tennessee Caregiver Coalition ofrece apoyo financiero a cuidadores familiares para que puedan tomar un descanso necesario mientras una persona de confianza cuida a su ser querido. 💙

💬 En este video, nuestro equipo explica cómo funciona el programa, quién puede calificar y cómo solicitarlo paso a paso — ¡todo en español!

✅ ¿Eres cuidador y necesitas un descanso?
Este programa es para ti.

08/18/2026

Volunteer with Tennessee Caregiver Coalition Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Villa Maria Manor and make a difference in the lives of seniors with alzheimer's or dementia. You will be paired one-on-one with a senior, complete a craft, guided actvity, and engage in meaningful conversation.

Contact Lydia Miller at 615-922-4700 or scan the QR code to register!

08/17/2026

If you or a loved one has an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD), Vanderbilt Kennedy Center wants to hear about your experiences with safety, law enforcement, or the criminal justice system. Your story can help inform policymakers and improve systems across Tennessee.

Learn more and see if you're eligible to participate by scanning the QR code or visiting the link on the flyer.
Stories should be emailed to [email protected] with “Kindred Stories” as the subject line.

08/15/2026

This is fantastic news!

https://tntribune.com/meharry-opens-specialized-dental-clinic-for-adults-with-disabilities/?fbclid=IwZnRzaATs1IVwZG9mBWZkaWQWUMhzWhEPHxc_fclk8NLUA2TKngxh8WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4_XZaI9GGHVxbISdjLROSzNohjtMMHqHji3I4_u7cCxSBO7AmwX3j1pPA3Zw_aem_zaiEX6VS25crlSrU6Lf_Ww

Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Meharry Medical College’s School of Dentistry is opening its new Abilities Beyond Life’s Expectations (A.B.L.E.) Clinic, one of only a few clinics in Tennessee dedicated to providing dental care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabi...

08/14/2026

‼️Just in from Wilson County Promotions, Inc. Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair‼️

Based on the advisement of the National Weather Service and Wilson County Emergency Management, due to the extreme heat advisory that is expected to be 120 degrees or higher the Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair will move the date for Special Needs Day to Saturday, August 22, 2026. We look forward to seeing all our registered individuals on Saturday, August 22, 2026.