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Our museum and heritage park is filled with exhibits and interactive, hands-on experiences focused on science, transportation, technology, history, art and more, so you literally never know what inspiration you’ll discover right around the corner. Here you’ll find a peek behind the curtain and more details about Discovery Park, our mission and the people, places and things that come together to create a one-of-a-kind experience in the Reelfoot Lake region of Northwest Tennessee. Still want more? Check out our weekly podcast here.
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Homeschooled Students to be Included in Union City Rotary Club’s Student Travel Program in 2024
Beginning with the summer 2024 trips to Europe and Washington, D.C., the Union City Rotary Club’s Student Travel Program will be open for application to Obion County juniors who are
Press Release: Discovery Park of America welcomes four new board members
Union City, Tenn. (August 3, 2023) Discovery Park of America is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to the board of directors: Dr. Keith Carver, Steve Carr,
Community Jam Session on Saturday, August 12 Q & A
Q: What is a community jam session? Community jam sessions are a way for musicians of all levels to come together, connect and create music in a casual and supportive
Obion County selected to host the 2024 Alabama-Mississippi-Tennessee Rural Tourism Conference
Obion County, Tennessee has been selected to host the 2024 Alabama-Mississippi-Tennessee Rural Tourism Conference to be held October 21-23, 2024. Discovery Park of America will serve as the venue for
Press release: Antique Tractor Show at Discovery Park of America on August 4 and 5, 2023 to include tractor auction
Union City, Tenn. (July 13, 2023) – Discovery Park of America has announced details for the return of the popular Antique Tractor Show for the seventh year. The event is
Press Release: Discovery Park celebrates David Crockett’s birthday on August 12 with community jam session
(Union City, Tenn.)— Discovery Park of America will mark David Crockett’s birthday on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 with interactive activities, live demonstrations and a community jam session led by Mulberry
Press Release: Discovery Park of America Opens Southern Artist Showcase exhibit featuring Kimberly Greene Bugg
(Union City, Tennessee, June 22, 2023) — Discovery Park of America’s Southern Artist Showcase featuring Kimberly Greene Bugg is open. The Southern Artist Showcase features southern painters, photographers, sculptors and
Press Release: Discovery Park of America to honor late musician Steve Short on Friday night, June 16 at Rhythm on the Rails
(Union City, Tennessee, June 12, 2023) — Discovery Park of America will memorialize musician Steve Short of Milan, Tennessee at Rhythm on the Rails on Friday, June 16, 2023 with
Press Release: Tourism and Hospitality Leaders to Discuss Industry Needs in Northwest Tennessee
Upcoming Meeting at Discovery Park of America will Convene a Task Force of State, Local, and Industry Stakeholders (Union City, Tennessee, June 8, 2023) — The Tennessee Department of Labor
Press Release: Origis Energy is the first contributor in the campaign to raise funds to update Energy Gallery at Discovery Park of America
(Union City, Tennessee, June 7, 2023) — Discovery Park of America announced today that Origis Energy has contributed $50,000 toward a campaign that will raise money to update the museum
The Weakley County Reconciliation Project and Discovery Park of America Co-host free Juneteenth celebration at Discovery Park
(Union City, Tennessee, June 7, 2023) — The Weakley County Reconciliation Project (WCRP) and Discovery Park of America in Union City, Tennessee are co-hosting a free Juneteenth celebration at Discovery
Press Release: Discovery Park of America offers free admission to nation’s active-duty military personnel and families this summer
May 4, 2023 (Union City, Tennessee, May 4, 2023) — Discovery Park of America is now a Blue Star Museum. This collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue
