Special needs athletes from across the area gathered at the Tullahoma Special Olympics, recently held at Watkins Stadium. Coordinated with Special Olympics Tennessee Area 13, nearly 800 Olympians from Coffee, Franklin, Bedford, Moore, and Lincoln counties competed in a variety of events. Now in its 49th year, the Special Olympics continues to give both child and adult competitors the opportunity to demonstrate courage, joy, and camaraderie with their families, fellow Olympians, and the community.

— Paul Henry photo