Friends Life Community

Friends Life Community 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.

Join us on March 21st for our Community Egg Hunt! What’s Happening:🐣 Photos with the Easter Bunny 🐣 Egg Hunt - kicks off...
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!

The Friends had a wonderful time visiting and exploring  studio! Stacy and the FLC artists generously shared insights in...
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.

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 t...
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. ✨

Meet our Teaching Artist in Residency:  🎨More about Courtney: My name is Courtney Gatewood. I am a wife, a mother, an ar...
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.

While volunteering at  , Friends gain hands-on employment experience by building skills like organizing food items, coll...
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.

Huge thanks to  of  for so beautifully capturing the joy of the Friends—both virtually and in person—during our pre and ...
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!

All smiles being back together in person today 🤩
02/04/2026

All smiles being back together in person today 🤩

In Happiness Lab, the Friends explored how positive self-talk helps us overcome the untrue stories we tell ourselves—and...
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.

Lunch Bunch couldn’t resist a grilled cheese and tomato soup on a cold winter day like today!
01/20/2026

Lunch Bunch couldn’t resist a grilled cheese and tomato soup on a cold winter day like today!

Huge thanks to  for supporting the Friends’ Treat Truck through the One Community Grant! With the 2026 Treat Truck seaso...
01/16/2026

Huge thanks to for supporting the Friends’ Treat Truck through the One Community Grant! With the 2026 Treat Truck season just around the corner, we’re incredibly excited and grateful for the Titans’ support of Friends 💙🍦

The Friends in Basketball class are sharpening their dribbling and passing skills as they gear up for their first games ...
01/15/2026

The Friends in Basketball class are sharpening their dribbling and passing skills as they gear up for their first games of the season! Way to go, FLC team! 🏀

Lunch Bunch kicked off their first class by celebrating National Soup Month with a hands-on experience—shopping for ingr...
01/13/2026

Lunch Bunch kicked off their first class by celebrating National Soup Month with a hands-on experience—shopping for ingredients and making a classic chicken noodle soup 🥣

Address

4414 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN
37204

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+16157309370

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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.