Pick Up The Pieces TN

06/18/2026

🎓 Ready to take the next step toward Fall 2026?

Shepherds College Tennessee is hosting two upcoming Student Assessment Days in Franklin, TN for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are interested in joining our inaugural Tennessee class.

Our assessment process is designed to be encouraging, welcoming, and low-pressure. This is an opportunity for students to meet our team, participate in a brief academic assessment, engage in a social activity, and help us better understand their unique strengths, learning style, and support needs.

At the same time, parents will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with our team and learn more about Shepherds College Tennessee, including our program model, student support services, admissions process, and what makes the Shepherds College experience unique.

📅 Friday, June 26
📍 Church of the City Franklin
828 Murfreesboro Rd.
Franklin, TN 37064
⏰ 12:45 PM – 2:45 PM

OR

📅 Saturday, June 27
📍 Church of the City Franklin
828 Murfreesboro Rd.
Franklin, TN 37064
⏰ 9:45 AM – 11:45 AM

This visit is about more than an assessment – it's about getting to know your student, building relationships, and exploring how Shepherds College can help them grow in faith, independence, life skills, and purpose.

🌟 Full-time and part-time enrollment options available for Fall 2026.

👉 Reserve your spot today:
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📧 Questions?
[email protected]

We look forward to meeting your family and learning more about your student's goals, interests, and potential!

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

🎙️ Specialness Family Update

After almost a year away, we’re finally back with a new episode.

What was supposed to be a quick weekend getaway turned into one of the hardest seasons we’ve faced as special needs parents. A serious injury, months of recovery, countless doctor visits, and a long battle with SSI all changed the course of our year.

In this episode, we’re sharing where we’ve been, what happened, and what life has really looked like behind the scenes.

If you’re walking a similar road, we hope this episode reminds you that you’re not alone.

👉 Watch now on YouTube. Link in bio.

06/16/2026

🎉 Respite Night is Back! 🎉
Parents, mark your calendars! 💚
Join us for our next Respite Night on June 26th from 5:00–8:00 PM.
While your child enjoys an evening filled with fun activities, games, social opportunities, and plenty of smiles, you'll have the chance to enjoy a few hours to yourself—whether that's a date night, running errands, meeting a friend for coffee, or simply relaxing at home.
We know that caring for children takes a village, and sometimes the best thing we can do for families is provide a chance to recharge.
✨ June 26th
✨ 5:00–8:00 PM
✨ Limited spots available
Contact us to reserve your child's spot!

06/15/2026

We have a full week of fun planned for you!! Open Play hours are 9-6 all week, except Thurs when we open at 11:30 so we can make space for our friends at Special Kids and Sunday when we close at 4 after celebrating our fun-loving dads! Best the heat and escape the rain with We Rock Murfreesboro!

06/14/2026

Come and visit! We can share ideas and support!

06/14/2026

The curtain may have closed on The Sound of Music but there’s more exciting performances happening at Backlight this Summer!

Wondering what’s next? Join us for the Backlight New Works Play Festival— an unforgettable event where Backlight artists step into the role of playwrights and storytellers. Watch as their original works come to life through readings and performances by local professional actors.

Be among the first to experience our Backlight Playwrights bold stories and amazing ideas!

🎟️ Tickets on sale soon! Follow our SM pages to stay in the loop!
📅 Save the date now— Saturday, July 25th. You won’t want to miss it!

Featuring One Act Plays written by:
Fernanda Aguilar
Ethan Harrell
Bel Hines
Chandler Matlock
Hope McKee
Patrick Ruth