Xander's Place

06/18/2026

Everyone deserves inclusive and safe spaces.
This is why Xander's Place mission is so important.

Have a story about your special needs family that could help another family feel less alone?
DM us to share your story. 💜

06/15/2026

Your donation means more help to more special needs families!

Comment “Donate” to receive personal information on how you can support us.

Xander’s Place Empowering Special Needs Families.

06/10/2026

Check this out!

Oak Ridge group hosts a program on June 15 to showcase assistive technology and resources for those with vision loss. See link below ⬇️

📸 Special to The Oak Ridger

06/08/2026

We love sensory friendly days! 💜

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!

06/01/2026

Creating an event people genuinely want to stay at is often about the details most people overlook.

At Xander’s Place, our sensory friendly spaces help create a more comfortable and inclusive experience for guests of all ages and needs making it easier for more families to relax, engage, and fully enjoy your event.

Because when people feel considered, they tend to stay longer, connect deeper, and leave with a better experience overall. ✨

If you’re planning a community event, private gathering, or celebration, we’d love to help you create a space that feels good for everyone.

05/29/2026

That’s a wrap for our 2026 Pickleball For All Ya’ll!
Did you miss it?
Don’t worry we’ll be back again next year for the whole community to support Xander’s place through playful fun.

We had a blast!

Remember we are always accepting donations and recommendations to help our mission grow!

Thank you Knoxville and big thanks to The Pickleball Playground!

05/19/2026

🏓 SATURDAY is Pickleball Day, Y’all! 🏓

We’re just a few days away and would love to see you there! Come play, hang out, and support inclusive programs for individuals with disabilities across East Tennessee 💜🌈

📍 Pickleball Playground – Karns
⏰ Saturday at 1 PM
🎟 Tickets:
https://givebutter.com/pickleballforallyall2026

Huge thanks to our event sponsor Rusty Wallace Chevrolet and our amazing prize basket sponsors for supporting Xander’s Place! 💜

05/16/2026

ONE WEEK until Pickleball for All, Y’all! 🏓
Check out these amazing prize baskets that will be up for grabs at our fundraiser event! 👀

Huge thank you to ABA Centers of Tennessee and ClearPath Concierge & Private Duty Nursing LLC for supporting Xander’s Place and helping us create inclusive opportunities for families across East Tennessee. 💜

Whether you’re coming to compete, hang out, or just support a great cause, we’d love to see you there!

🎟 Tickets:
https://givebutter.com/pickleballforallyall2026

05/13/2026

Huge thank you to our returning Event Sponsor, Rusty Wallace Chevrolet, for supporting Pickleball for All Y’all 2026! 🎉

This is the second year they have supported this event, and we are incredibly grateful that they continue showing up for Xander’s Place and the special needs community across East Tennessee. 💜

Community partnerships like this help us continue creating inclusive opportunities for families and making events like this possible.

Please help us thank and support the businesses that support local families!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: https://givebutter.com/pickleballforallyall2026