Achilles International - Nashville

Achilles International - Nashville Achilles International Nashville welcomes all people with disabilities to the wonderful world of RUNNING!

In Achilles parlance, running means any form of forward locomotion - conventional running, walking, wheeling, or swinging through crutches! In 1976, Dick Traum, an above the knee amputee, found himself approaching middle age and out of shape. After joining a local YMCA, Dick began running – small distances at first and then, eventually several miles. Within a year, Dick became the first amputee to

run the New York City Marathon. The experience was life changing, bringing a powerful sense of achievement and self-esteem. In 1983, seeking to provide that same opportunity to other people with disabilities, Dick created the Achilles Track Club, now called Achilles International. Today, this non-profit organization has chapters and members in over 65 locations in the United States and abroad. Every day, in parks, gyms, and tracks all over the world, Achilles provides athletes with disabilities with a community of support. Able-bodied volunteers and athletes with disabilities come together to train in an environment of support and community. Within this community, athletes gain measurable physical strength and build confidence through their sense of accomplishment, which often transfers to other parts of their life. Over the years, Achilles has also developed specialized programs for children and war veterans. Achilles Kids provides training, racing opportunities, and an in-school program for children with disabilities, while our Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans program brings running programs and marathon opportunities to disabled veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. While our program focuses on running and walking, the truth is, sports are simply the tool for accomplishing our main objective: to bring hope, inspiration and the joys of achievement to people with disabilities.

Another fun and beautiful weather night for Achilles this past Wednesday! A bittersweet farewell to our fabulous guide K...
05/15/2026

Another fun and beautiful weather night for Achilles this past Wednesday! A bittersweet farewell to our fabulous guide Katie but thankfully she will join the Achilles Charlotte Chapter! Lucky them!

05/07/2026

This is what we’re made of….go Achilles

05/07/2026

Sometimes it really is all about Lizzy 🤗💕Sara Harris you served us well and our Achilles Nashville chapter is so proud of you… We hope Achilles International knows just how lucky they are to have you.

A fiesta, a fond farewell to Sara Harris as our Achilles Nashville Assistant Director (but yes, she will still come to p...
05/07/2026

A fiesta, a fond farewell to Sara Harris as our Achilles Nashville Assistant Director (but yes, she will still come to practice on and off), and a fun night of celebration. San Antonio Taco Co. was yummy as was Julie Nidiffer vegan cake and Skye Weissend cupcakes. Katie Smith made a knock off Dollywood cinnamon bread that was just as good as Dollywood. Thanks to Sarah Roberts Hart for all her help tonight and kudos to sister Minna Singer for coming along to celebrate.

Thanks to Edible Nashville Magazine and our guide William Charles Harwood for inviting Achilles International - Nashvill...
05/03/2026

Thanks to Edible Nashville Magazine and our guide William Charles Harwood for inviting Achilles International - Nashville to be the nonprofit partner for this year’s Spring Farm to table dinner. The chef for the dinner came from 1kitchen and it was fabulous!! The dinner was held at the absolutely beautiful venue chFarm in Spring Hill. We are grateful to have been included for this event.

Perfect weather for a Wednesday practice! Everyone is still buzzing from the race weekend, and the Lorax came out to ce...
04/30/2026

Perfect weather for a Wednesday practice!

Everyone is still buzzing from the race weekend, and the Lorax came out to celebrate as well! It’s great to see new faces and get some beautiful miles in. 😃

Mark your calendars for next Wed practice at 5:30pm as we celebrate last official practice as Assistant Director. 🤍 We will be headed to Edley’s Tacos after to keep the party going. Trust me you won’t want to miss it. 🎉 🏃‍♀️ and 🌮 - what more could you want?

04/28/2026

Hello Achilles Guides, Athletes who participated in the Dollywood Marathon Weekend. We are compiling info for the Dollywood team regarding the race. Please share with us (via achillesnashville@gmail.com) your pros and cons, anything you thought went really well, what you loved about this race, and any improvements you think would make the race even better. We will send a compiled list by the end of the weekend so while it is fresh on your mind please share your thoughts. Thank you

The shop is up. For those who were asking about singlets you can get yours here https://shopachilles.comMore items to co...
04/28/2026

The shop is up. For those who were asking about singlets you can get yours here https://shopachilles.com
More items to come

Shop official Achilles International merch - Performance t-shirts, tanks, and long sleeve shirts. Made for athletes of all ages & disabilities. Wide selection of sizing.

04/28/2026

Kasondra is looking for 2 guides for the Move Inclusive run in Edwin Warner this Saturday around 7:30 am. Let us know if you are interested plz.

Dollywood with Team Achilles! Achilles International,Achilles New Jersey, Achilles International-Colorado, Achilles StL,...
04/28/2026

Dollywood with Team Achilles! Achilles International,Achilles New Jersey, Achilles International-Colorado, Achilles StL, AchillesInternational-Nashville.....would do it all again with these great athletes/ guides!

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McCabe Community Center
Nashville, TN
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