Local Students Come Together for Area 29 Special Olympics

The Area 29 Special Olympics were held at the Harpeth High/Middle football field (Photo Credit: CCSD)

On May 2, 2025, students from throughout the Cheatham County School District came together at the Harpeth High School-Harpeth Middle School football field to participate in the Area 29 Special Olympics.

Several schools held special sendoffs, showing their support as athletes headed off to the games.

The event kicked off with an opening ceremony that featured a parade of athletes, the Tennessee Law Enforcement Torch Run, and an awards presentation. During the presentation, outgoing Director of Schools Dr. Cathy Beck was honored for her dedicated support of the program over her eight-year tenure.

"It takes a lot of work planning the Special Olympics, and we thank everyone who made this year’s games a great success," the district said in their social media post.