Everyone deserves a place to belong.
Providing opportunities for teenagers and adults with developmental disabilities to grow personally, develop socially, and be active members of the community
We didn’t realize just how important Friends Life Community is to our family’s wellbeing until it was forced to close last spring due to the pandemic. Anna Claire lost interest in practically everything, and she even lost weight. As soon as she was able to attend sessions again, if even for only one hour a day, her outlook on life improved 100%. She immediately regained her appetite, and her normal, cheerful demeanor returned. The opportunity to interact with her friends at Friends Life Community is a vital part of Anna Claire’s life, and we are so thankful for it.
Ann and Tad, FLC parents
Programs designed to bring out their best
Moments to shine
Advocacy Through the Arts uses the power of creativity to enable self-advocacy, self-expression, and confidence.
Opportunities to achieve
Dream > Grow > Achieve empowers individuals to gain life skills and employment skills as they pursue their personal goals.
Community to belong
From our Nashville campus day program to nationwide virtual programs, the Friends find their place to belong.
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Join
Explore how your loved one with IDD can join our community.
Partner
Learn how your business can benefit from a community partnership.
Give
Your generosity is what makes Friends Life Community possible.
Volunteer
You can and make a hands-on difference at our Nashville campus.
Friends’ Enterprise
Art Gallery
Treat Truck
Shop
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Join friends of Friends, a community of monthly donors committed to providing opportunities and support for adults with disabilities.
News & Events
From backyard barbecues to red carpet movie premieres, we’ve always got something fun happening over here. Check out our upcoming events and come join us.
What the Friends Have Taught Me About Songwriting
By Phoebe Scott. In my four-year tenure at Belmont University, I learned techniques from Grammy-winning songwriters, acquired industry secrets from...
What is Acceptance?
By Waverly Ann Harris. April is Autism Acceptance Month.
From film to friend, how Clint began volunteering at FLC.
By: Lauren Zook “Clint Smart has such a gift for honoring visions, stories, and people through film. He has been able to capture the colorful sprits...