At Lighthouse Kids, we believe every child deserves a place to play, learn, and grow in a supportive environment. We've compiled a list of sensory-friendly activities available across Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga, Tennessee. These businesses offer special times or environments designed for neurodivergent children and their families!
🎉 Entertainment Centers🎉
Urban Air Adventure Park - Franklin, Knoxville, and coming to Chattanooga!
Events at participating locations without loud music or flashing lights & passionate about welcoming kids of all ages and abilities!
Chuck E. Cheese - Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga!
Click the link to find the nearest location & learn more about their Sensory Sensitive Sundays!
Sky Zone Trampoline Park - Nashville & Knoxville
Provides a quieter, toned-down jumping experience. Available at select locations.
🎬Movie Theaters🎬
AMC Theatres - Murfreesboro, Chattanooga, & Knoxville
“We turn the lights up and the sound down, so you can feel free to be you at these unique showings for people living with autism or other special needs.” Family-friendly films occur on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of every month, while Wednesday evening films are more geared toward mature audience.
Regal Cinemas - Nashville, Knoxville, & Chattanooga!
Regal Cinemas offer “My Way Matinee” where the lights are also turned up & volume down. The showings will be the first show of the day on select Saturdays at participating locations.
🏰 Play Spaces and Gyms 🏰
We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym - Nashville & Knoxville
This AWESOME gym provides an environment catered to children of all abilities. We highly recommend checking them out!
🦋 Museums, Aquariums, and Zoos 🦋
Tennessee Aquarium - Chattanooga
This aquarium in Chattanooga offers sensory-friendly mornings scheduled throughout the year!
Knoxville Zoo - Knoxville
The Knoxville Zoo hosts sensory-friendly mornings, especially around the holidays! Check out their events page for more information.
WonderWorks - Pigeon Forge
This museum, filled with lots of fun activities, hosts Sensory Days throughout the year!
Creative Discovery Museum - Chattanooga
Select Thursdays from 5:30-8pm, the Creative Discovery Museum hosts Sensory Night!
Holidays we observe and pertinent center closings in accordance with Hamilton, Knox, Maury and Williamson County school systems. Weather-related closings will be on a case-by-case basis and we will be open unless otherwise specified.
New Year’s Day | Memorial Day | Independence Day | Labor Day | Thanksgiving Day | Day after Thanksgiving | Christmas Eve | Christmas Day
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