Nashville Dolphins

Nashville Dolphins

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The Nashville Dolphins is an aquatics program for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Programs are free to all thanks to community support!

It is the Nashville Dolphins' mission to combat the alarming statistics of drowning deaths in children and adults with special needs. We provide FREE, lifelong, water safety and comprehensive adaptive aquatic programming for the special needs' community. Our participants are empowered to experience the joy and pride of being a lifetime member of the Nashville Dolphins team at no cost. We strive to

07/13/2026

We're incredibly grateful to GEODIS Americas for their generous support of the Nashville Dolphins! πŸ’™

Their grant funding helps make some of our favorite moments of the year possible, including Dolphin Prom, our Swim Team Pool Party, Dolphin Movie Day, and our Swim Team Holiday Party.

Thank you, GEODIS, for helping us create meaningful experiences beyond the pool where our swimmers can connect with friends, celebrate together, and enjoy being part of the Nashville Dolphins community. 🐬✨

Photos from Nashville Dolphins's post 07/10/2026

June was full of DolFUN! πŸ¬πŸ’™

Throughout the month, teams across the Nashville Swim League dove in to support the Nashville Dolphins through our annual DolFUN Swims fundraiser.

Top Fundraising Teams:
πŸ₯‡ Brentwood Swim and Tennis Club at Wildwood
πŸ₯ˆ 7 Hills Barracudas
πŸ₯‰ Cottonwood Pirates

Top Individual Fundraiser:
πŸ† Charlotte M. – West Meade Piranhas

Thank you to every swimmer, coach, and family who made waves for our mission! Your support helps us continue providing free adaptive aquatics programs for individuals with disabilities across Middle Tennessee. πŸŒŠπŸ’™

07/08/2026

It’s hard to put into words what our programs mean to Middle TN families πŸ¬πŸ’™

From fear to confidence, from hesitation to independence, Nashville Dolphins is creating life-changing impact for swimmers and their families, both in and out of the water.

We’re so grateful for the support that makes this possible!

07/07/2026

Diving with Dolphins made a splash this summer! πŸ’¦πŸ¬

Our newest summer program gave Nashville Dolphins swim team members the opportunity to build confidence on the diving boards, learn new skills, and cheer each other on every step of the way.

After weeks of practice, we wrapped up the season with our very first Diving with Dolphins Showcase, where 9 incredible swimmers showed off everything they had learned. From big jumps to first dives, every moment was worth celebrating!

We're so proud of our divers and all they accomplished this summer! πŸ’™πŸ™Œ

Photos from Nashville Dolphins's post 07/02/2026

Another amazing Unified Relay! 🌊🐬

We had so much fun joining the Nashville Swim League City Meet and watching our swimmers race alongside swimmers from the Nashville Swim League.

A huge thank you to the Nashville Swim League, all of the incredible volunteers who made the day such a success, and a special thank you to Selma for selling Honey Stix and bracelets to support the Nashville Dolphins. Your generosity means so much to our swimmers and families! πŸ’™βœ¨

Photos from Nashville Dolphins's post 06/30/2026

What a fun day at the Williamson County Swim League Championship Meet! πŸ’™πŸ¬

Our swimmers loved participating in the Unified Relay alongside the top DolFUN Swim fundraisers from teams across Williamson County. It was an incredible celebration of inclusion, teamwork, and community.

Thank you to the Williamson County Swim League, all of the participating teams, and the amazing volunteers who cheered on our swimmers and helped make this event so special. We loved being part of it! 🌊🏊

Photos from Nashville Dolphins's post 06/25/2026

This is what progress looks like! πŸ’™

This summer, one of our Future Dolphins, Selah, competed in a swim meet alongside her siblings and friends after building confidence and water skills through our programs.

Just a short time ago, things like wearing goggles, putting on a swim cap, and putting her face in the water felt out of reach. Today, she's competing, smiling, and making memories with her teammates.

These are the moments that remind us why inclusion matters. Way to go, Selah! 🐬✨

06/23/2026

Join us for the World's Largest Swim Lesson! πŸŒŽπŸ’¦

This Thursday, families from across Middle Tennessee will come together at the Gordon JCC Outdoor Pool for a morning of swim lessons, water safety education, free lunch, popsicles, and fun.

πŸ“… June 25
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
πŸ“ Gordon JCC Outdoor Pool (801 Percy Warner Blvd, Nashville, TN 37205)

Come learn, connect, and celebrate the belief that everyone belongs in the water. No registration is required, just show up and join us!

06/19/2026

We asked some of our Nashville Dolphins volunteers why they got involved and what they've learned along the way.

Their answers reminded us that volunteering is about so much more than helping others. It's about building relationships, celebrating progress, learning patience and perseverance, and becoming part of an incredible community.

Thank you to every volunteer who helps make our programs possible! πŸ¬πŸ’™

06/17/2026

We're honored to be a recipient of a Step Into Swim grant, allowing us to continue providing adaptive swim lessons and water safety education for individuals with disabilities.

Thank you to Step Into Swim for believing in the power of swimming and creating opportunities for more families in our community! πŸŠβ€β™€οΈπŸ’™

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95 White Bridge Road
Nashville, TN
37205

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm