June 12, 2026

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In this issue:

• Important State Finals Reminders
• Event Information/Participant Lists
• FAQ's
• Athlete Portal Information
• Athlete Check-in Information
• Hall of Fame
• Where to send your digital photos for Facebook
• Volunteers
• Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam - It's FREE and appointments are available
• 2027 Nationals Info
• Jason's Deli Spirit Night Details

** NOTE **



This email is going to all 2026 registered State Finals athletes. Pickleball and cycling participants will receive more information prior to their events as well.

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IMPORTANT STATE FINALS REMINDERS

Let the Games begin!

We kicked off the Games with our tennis tournament earlier this month, and the excitement is already building.

We’ll be rolling through 17 sports beginning Wednesday, June 17, and continuing through Thursday, June 25.

We are looking forward to a fantastic stretch of competition and the chance for athletes to rekindle old friendships and build new connections along the way. 

The Road to Tulsa also starts here as we will be qualifying athletes for the 2027 Nationals! 


Please read on for important information.

EVENT INFORMATION -

Your SPORTS INFO Resource

Note: There have been a few minor adjustments to some schedules, please double-check your sports page.

To view information for your sport, such as athlete lists, start times, venue location, rules, and other information, please click this link and select your sport:

 http://www.tnseniorolympics.com/sports-information

Note- we are still working on brackets, schedules, and starting times for some sports with the goal of posting that information one week out from that competition.

So please check back if your sport page does not include those details.

Links to completed start times and schedules are posted at the top of each sports page.

Note: Pickleball and cycling participant lists will be available approximately one week prior to each respective event

ATHLETE PORTAL INFORMATION

The Athlete Portal gives athletes the ability to view your current registration. 

This information was included in the event confirmation email you received immediately after registering. 


At that time, you were asked to review your registration and reply right away with any corrections. 


Please note that changes cannot be made at this point or onsite.

It is too late to add June events, however Pickleball (deadline, July 17) and Cycling (deadline, August 28) registrations continue.

Question: HOW DO I VIEW MY REGISTRATION?

Answer: Click the link below to access the Athlete Portal and view your event selections:

https://tennessee.fusesport.com/portal.asp

Follow these steps:

• Log in using your email address (or account number) and password.
• If you don’t remember your password, email info@tnseniorolympics and request a reset password link.
• Use the left‑hand menu to view your events.
• Please note: Changes cannot be made to events through this portal.

If you need to DELETE an event, please email: info@tnseniorolympics.com

Frequently asked questions regarding schedules:

Q. What if I am running late for my sport? Is there a grace period for forfeits?

A. Game time is forfeit time. We encourage all athletes to check-in 10 minutes prior to your start time.  Please allow extra time for traffic! If your sport includes a round robin or double elimination format, and you miss the first round, a loss will be recorded but you may join in.

Q. What if I need to withdraw from an event?

A. We hope everyone can attend the events they registered for, but we understand that situations come up.

With more than 200 schedules across all sports and age groups, we aren’t able to update brackets, heats, or draws based on individual withdrawal emails or calls. 


For most sports, we will simply mark the scratch on-site and keep the event moving. Please don’t worry if you need to miss something.

**See note about doubles sports below.

Q. Where do I get my shirt and generally check in?

A. Franklin High School. Please scroll down to the Athlete Check-in Article for more information, including hours.

June Sports Exceptions: The sports listed below may report directly to their respective venue to check in.

• Badminton - Franklin Recreation Complex (this event starts before Athlete Check-in opens)
• Track and Field - Fairview High School
• Golf - Henry Horton Golf Course

ATHLETE CHECK-IN

(T-Shirt Pick-Up / ID Check)

All athletes are required to check-in either before or after your events at the central location below:  

Where:  

Franklin High School

810 Hillsboro Road

Franklin, TN 37064

(Follow the signs to Athlete Check-In)

When:

Friday, June 19        *1:30 pm- 6:00 pm

*(doors will NOT open until 1:30 pm)

Saturday, June 20        7:15 am- 5:00 pm

Sunday, June 21          7:15 am- 5:00 pm

Monday, June 22         7:15 am- 4:00 pm

Tuesday, June 23        7:15 am- 4:00 pm

Wednesday, June 24      7:15 am- 4:00 pm

Thursday, June 25         7:15 am- 10:00 am

Why: To verify ages, distribute shirts, answer questions, and provide other state finals information. Please bring proof of age. With over 1,100 athletes across multiple June sports, we need a central check-in location, as we can't sort and transport check-in materials to every venue.

Exceptions: The sports listed below may report directly to their respective venue to check in.

• Badminton - Franklin Recreation Complex (this event starts before Athlete Check-in opens)
• Track and Field - Fairview High School
• Golf - Henry Horton Golf Course
• Pickleball (August in Chattanooga)
• Cycling (September in Strawberry Plains)

ATHLETE CHECK-IN FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. Must I check-in at Franklin High School before my event starts?

A. No. However, you must check-in sometime before you leave town or your results will be voided. Please check the Athlete Check-In hours before driving over to make sure it is open.

Q. Do I have to go to FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL? Can someone bring my packet and T-shirt to my venue?

A. No. With over 1,100 athletes in 70 events and multiple venues, this is an impossibility for staff and volunteers to manage. Thank you for your understanding. See exceptions above.

Q. Can someone else check-in for me?

A. Unfortunately not. We need to check the ID of the

actual athlete to make sure it is the same person

PLEASE COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR

DOUBLES PARTNER IN ADVANCE

Please be sure to notify your doubles partner in advance if you are unable to attend.

Many athletes are driving long distances, taking time off work, and even paying for hotels to be here. It is extremely disappointing—and costly—to arrive and discover that a partner is not coming.

If you do not have your partner’s contact information, please let us know and we will help connect you.

Thank you for being considerate of your fellow athletes and helping us keep the competition running smoothly.

Why Should I Visit Franklin?

If you’re looking to slow down and enjoy a true Southern experience, Franklin is just the place for you! Below are a few suggestions.

The Franklin Hop Trolley

• The Franklin Hop is a hop-on, hop-off tour with live narration that takes you through the historic town’s most iconic sites. From Downtown Franklin to the quaint village of Leiper’s Fork. Hop-off to explore Carnton and other historic sites along the tour. Enjoy popular local eateries, unique shopping, charming downtown Franklin, and much more!

• The Factory at Franklin
• Leiper's Fork Distillery
• Carnton/ Carter Historic Houses
• Historic Downtown Main Street

For a look into more unique experiences visit https://visitfranklin.com/

HALL OF FAME

We are excited to announce the names for our 2026 Hall of Fame Class! These outstanding individuals will be inducted into the Tennessee Senior Olympics Hall of Fame on Monday, June 22nd.

Our 2026 class is as follows:

• Marilyn Beckner
• Gail Ragland
• Larry Thoman
• Bob VanFleteren

If you reserved a ticket for the Hall of Fame Dinner, you will receive additional information as we get closer to the event.

The dinner is currently at capacity, and no additional tickets will be available.

We look forward to sharing more about their accomplishments soon!

Have great photos from the Games?

We’d love to share them!

Please share your best photos capturing the spirit of the Games. You can share your photos by: (please choose only one method)

• The fastest and easiest way is to post them on Facebook and tag @TNSENIOROLYMPICS. That lets us see your pictures quickly so we can feature them on our page.

• Emailing them to us at pictures@tnseniorolympics.com

• Texting to 615-200-8760

Any method works — we love seeing your moments!

*Please note that photos sent by email or text may not be posted until the end of July, as we need to wrap up June Events and submit results to the National Senior Games on time.

THE SAFE IS COMING TO 2026 Tennessee Senior Olympics!



Physical therapy volunteers will be conducting a FREE health and physical fitness screening using the SAFE for any interested members of Tennessee Senior Olympics.

The screening will take approx. 30 minutes.

You will be provided with a Report Card identifying any personal health risks identified by the screen, as well as an indication of how you compare to National Senior Athletes.

Information on how to improve your physical fitness will also be available.

WHERE:  Near the registration desk, Franklin High

WHEN: June 19 PM, June 20 – June 21

FOR: The Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam (SAFE)

Sign-Up here: Sign Up Genius  

The Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam (SAFE) has been used to screen general health and physical fitness in athletes participating in the past National Senior Games, successfully identifying those with risk factors in the areas of Cardiovascular Fitness, Muscular fitness, Flexibility Fitness, and Balance Fitness (see https://nsga.com/healthygames/ for more information).

“This is one of the most valuable parts of the Senior Games.”

Participant, 2019 National Senior Games

“All older athletes should have this done every year as part of a standard physical.”

Participant, 2019 National Senior Games

VOLUNTEERS

We could still use more volunteers. If you have a little downtime between your events, we’d love your help. It truly makes a difference for your fellow athletes.

Please consider sharing this with friends, family, and on social media. Students can earn service hours, too.

Note: If shifts remain unfilled, your Sports Chair may ask athletes to help out when they’re not playing. Thank you for understanding and supporting the event.

Please sign up using the link below:



VOLUNTEER NOW

2027 NATIONALS
THE ROAD TO TULSA

The 2026 Tennessee Senior Olympics State Finals events will serve as qualifying opportunities for the 2027 National Senior Games.     

Top finalists at state finals events will qualify for the 2027 Nationals scheduled for Tulsa, OK from June 30-July 11, 2027.  

Visit www.nsga.com for further info or click this for a qualifying chart.



We’re excited to extend a warm welcome to our newest partner, Vita Nova, as they join our TSO community.

TN SENIOR OLYMPICS HANGOUT AT JASON'S!

Jason's, one of our sponsors, is hosting a few Spirit Nights for the TSO!

Come eat and share time with friends, old and new! Wear a TSO shirt or medals so that you can connect with each other.


Dates and Times:

Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 4:30-8:30pm 
Franklin Jason's
3065 Mallory Lane, Franklin 37067


Monday, June 22 and Tuesday June 23 4:30- 8:30pm

Brentwood Jason's
279 Franklin Rd, Brentwood 37027

Another win? The TSO receives 25% of proceeds! Thank you for your support.




Thank you to

Jason Pharris of Morgan Stanley | The Edwards Pharris Group 

for his continual

sponsorship to the Tennessee Senior Olympics.

Please contact Jason for your retirement and financial management needs.

Jason Pharris

Executive Director, Financial Advisor

Global Sports and Entertainment Director

Senior Portfolio Management Director

Morgan Stanley | The Edwards Pharris Group

3102 West End Avenue, Suite 200

Nashville, TN 37203

615-298-6555   Office

888-872-0060  Toll-Free

615-298-6514   Fax

Email: jason.pharris@morganstanley.com

NMLS #1403262

Questions?

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