Gate follows the local school calendar. Typically the program is open from the first week in August
through the last week in May. School breaks are duplicated. This normally includes one week in fall, one
week in spring, and two weeks in December. The daily hours of operation are from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
They participate as a group in three local Special Olympics events: Basketball, Bowling and Track and Field.
Some participants are involved with Power Lifting and Skiing Special Olympics.
Get in the Game!! Show your support for the Gate! Join us to Cheer on the University of Tennessee Volunteers on the big screen. Relax and enjoy a hometown TailGate party with us.
Tailgate for the Gate will include:
• Corn-Hole
• Ladder-Ball
• Food
• Drinks (Beer, Wine, & Tea)
• UT Vols Streaming LIVE!
10/28/23 UT Vols vs Kentucky Wildcats
• Doors open 1 hour before kickoff which will be announced 2 weeks prior.
Green Meadow Country Club
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Sunday, November 5th : 9am-2pm.
First United Methodist Church
804 Montvale Station Road Maryville, TN 37803
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Saturday, November 11th : 10am-3pm
Alcoa High School
1205 Lodge St, Alcoa, TN 37701
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Music from:
Pistol Creek Catch of the Day
The GateCrashers
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Please join in and become a supporting partner of the next annual fundraising event for The Gateway to Independence. All proceeds from this event fund The Gate's day program for adults with disabilities in Blount County.
Your support through sponsorship or a donation to our Silent Auction supports adult participants at The Gate.
