The 8th Annual Polar Bear Plunge benefiting Tennessee Special Olympics is set for Saturday, February 17, at Nashville Shores on Bell Road.
Sponsored by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Law Enforcement Torch Run program, with assistance from the Metro Fire Department, the event features a plunge by participants into Percy Priest Lake in anything but a wetsuit. Plungers will have collected a minimum of $20 in donations for Special Olympics and will hit the water at 12 noon. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. Those under 18 must have written consent from a parent/guardian to participate. There will be special prizes for the polar bear raising the most money and the polar bear with the best costume!
Coffee and donuts will be served during registration and lunch will be available after the plunge. Lunch is free to plungers. Spectators can join in for a $5 donation.
The Metropolitan Police Department has a long-standing commitment to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics, the nation’s largest provider of athletic events and sporting activities for mentally challenged children and young adults.
Nashville Shores is located at 4001 Bell Road off the I-40 Stewarts Ferry Pike exit. Businesses sponsoring this year’s plunge, in addition to Nashville Shores, are the Gold Rush restaurant, Coca Cola, the Worx Group, Pool & Spa Depot, and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.
*For more information on this event, go to www.police.nashville.org and click on the polar bear icon.
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