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Everyone deserves a place to belong! Helping foster community, belonging & connections for adults with disabilities in Nashville & beyond.

Our mission: To create an opportunity for adults with disabilities to develop socially, grow personally, and enjoy community as they experience life together.

02/27/2026

This past Monday, our President and CEO, Waverly Ann Harris, was honored to serve as a mentor at the Mentoring Monday. It was an inspiring morning celebrating Nashville’s outstanding women leaders, and we are proud of Waverly Ann for sharing her insight, experience, and leadership with the mentees in attendance.

02/26/2026

Each week, the Friends in squad roll up their sleeves and help set up the dining room—gaining valuable, real-world experience in a true restaurant environment. We’re incredibly grateful to Edley’s for their continued support and such an amazing partnership! 🍗

02/25/2026

Teamwork truly makes the dream work! Each week, the Friends volunteer with , helping to shelve and organize school supplies while creating valuable teaching resources for educators across Metro Nashville Public Schools.

02/24/2026

Filmmakers class got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at , gaining insight and inspiration as they continue sharpening their skills in video creation, content development, and production. 🎬

02/20/2026

Join us on March 21st for our Community Egg Hunt!

What’s Happening:
🐣 Photos with the Easter Bunny
🐣 Egg Hunt - kicks off at 9:30 AM
🐣 Fun activities for all ages
🐣 Treat Truck
🐣 Spring merch

This event is free and open to all ages and abilities. It’s going to be an EGG-citing day - we can wait to HOP into the fun with you!

02/18/2026

The Friends had a wonderful time visiting and exploring studio! Stacy and the FLC artists generously shared insights into their creative processes and the inspirations behind their work. Stacy also treated them to a live oil painting demonstration—and they even had the pleasure of meeting his beloved therapy dog, Orvis, who keeps him company each day at the gallery.

02/13/2026

The Power of Art!
Our artists at FLC bring that power to life in the studio every single day. What a joy it is to share their creativity and talent with the Nashville community at this gallery’s closing reception. We are incredibly proud of these artists and the inspiring work they continue to create. ✨

02/10/2026

Meet our Teaching Artist in Residency: 🎨

More about Courtney:
My name is Courtney Gatewood. I am a wife, a mother, an artist, a researcher, and an educator, driven by a curiosity about the world around me. As an artist, I enjoy discovering new materials; this exploration and experimentation with unfamiliar resources contribute to my personal growth and stimulate my thoughts about my feelings.

As an artist, I’ve discovered a certain illumination in connecting with others through art. Whether we’re discussing it or creating together, it always seems to ignite a spark in someone’s eye; at times, that eye happens to be mine.

I have discovered that delving into memory, familiarity, traditions, and perspective fosters connections in my work. My goal is to connect with and inspire others through what I create. I explore femininity and its representation in relation to the intricacies of spirituality. The artwork I present on canvas may appear chaotic, yet it possesses a complexity that invites deeper examination. I aspire for my creations to reflect the intricacies of the female psyche. Through these works, I feel I can finally express my true self.

The Teaching Artist Residency program, in collaboration with Friends Life Community, has opened a chance to engage with fellow adults about the significance of exploring and experimenting with materials. Throughout this residency, I will provide each participant in the class with new materials to investigate and share their thoughts and emotions regarding these unfamiliar resources. These explorations will contribute to the development of a body of work that illustrates how new or unknown materials can integrate into our creative practices, leading to the production of more meaningful art.

02/09/2026

While volunteering at , Friends gain hands-on employment experience by building skills like organizing food items, collaborating as a team, and strengthening customer service—all while making a meaningful impact in the community.

02/06/2026

Huge thanks to of for so beautifully capturing the joy of the Friends—both virtually and in person—during our pre and post–ice storm reunion on Wednesday morning. Watch the news segment via the link in our bio!

02/04/2026

All smiles being back together in person today 🤩

01/21/2026

In Happiness Lab, the Friends explored how positive self-talk helps us overcome the untrue stories we tell ourselves—and how yoga and other meditative practices can be wonderful tools in that process.

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4414 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN
37204

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+16157309370

Website

http://www.friendslife.org/

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A Place to Belong

Friends Life understands that adults with special needs require additional support in order to experience the growth and friendships that people without disabilities often take for granted.

Friends Life gives them the opportunities and support they deserve through various programs.

Friends Life provides individuals with special needs the opportunity to achieve their full potential and discover their place within the community.