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Discovery Park Opens Temporary Exhibit, “40 CHANCES: Finding Hope in a Hungry World: The Photography of Howard G. Buffett”
Discovery Park Opens Temporary Exhibit, “40 CHANCES: Finding Hope in a Hungry World: The Photography of Howard G. Buffett” Union City, Tenn. – On Wed., July 21, 2021, Discovery Park of America will open a new temporary exhibit, “40 CHANCES: Finding Hope in a Hungry World: The Photography of Howard G. Buffett” in the ATA
Debra Craig Joins Discovery Park of America as Director of Finance
Debra Craig Joins Discovery Park of America as Director of Finance Union City, Tenn. – Discovery Park of America has announced that Debra Craig, an experienced financial professional, has joined the organization’s leadership team as director of finance. She will manage the business-and finance-related functions of Discovery Park. Craig has a Bachelor of Science in
Discovery Park Announces David Crockett 235th Birthday Celebration on Aug. 14, 2021 Includes Free Admission for Residents of West Tennessee
Discovery Park Announces David Crockett 235th Birthday Celebration on Aug. 14, 2021 Includes Free Admission for Residents of West Tennessee Union City, Tenn. - Discovery Park of America has announced details for a celebration of the 235th birthday of David Crockett on Sat., Aug. 14, 2021. The folk hero, frontiersman, politician and Tennessee settler made his
Free Admission to Other Museums for Discovery Park of America Members
Free Admission to Other Museums for Discovery Park of America Members Union City, Tenn. – Discovery Park of America has announced two new partnerships that will provide Discovery Park members free or discounted admission to other museums around the country. Discovery Park is now a member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC)
Antique Tractor Show at Discovery Park of America Aug. 6 and 7, 2021
Antique Tractor Show at Discovery Park of America Aug. 6 and 7, 2021 Union City, Tenn. – Discovery Park of America has announced details for the return of the popular Antique Tractor Show for the fifth year. The event is sponsored by Blue Bank Resort and First Choice Farm & Lawn - Kubota and will be
Discovery Park of America to Host Special Screening of ‘SILO’ Fri., Aug. 6, 2021 during Annual Antique Tractor Show
Discovery Park of America to Host Special Screening of ‘SILO’ Fri., Aug. 6, 2021 during Annual Antique Tractor Show Discovery Park of America, Tennessee Farm Bureau, U.T. Agrability and the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads will host a special screening of the film “SILO” in the Simmons Bank Ag Center on Fri., Aug. 6, 2021
Tennessee: Celebrating 225 Years
Tennessee: Celebrating 225 Years On June 1, 1796, The United States Territory South of the River Ohio, more commonly known as The Southwest Territory, became the 16th entity to be granted statehood by the United States Congress – the first federal territory to apply for statehood. It was granted the name Tennessee, from the Cherokee
Grumman F11 Tiger: The Jet Fighter that Shot Itself Down
Grumman F11 Tiger: The Jet Fighter that Shot Itself Down In the 20 years between the two World Wars, aviation technology advanced in leaps and bounds, but was always dependent on internal combustion engines and propellers. Even after all metal designs with advanced aerodynamics entered service during wartime, their speed would be limited by forces
Military History and Armed Forces Symposium Held at Discovery Park
Military History and Armed Forces Symposium Held at Discovery Park More than 5,000 guests visited Discovery Park during the three-day Military History and Armed Forces Symposium that was held April 23-25, 2021. The event featured a variety of programs and interactive activities that explored the past, present and future of the American military. It was
NASA’s ‘Eyes on the Earth’ Program on The Globe in the Natural History Gallery
Just in: We have upgraded the West Tennessee PBS Globe in the Natural History Gallery with an interactive program that will educate and entertain guests and students who are curious about Earth. This new software includes NASA’s “Eyes on the Earth,” where guests can see a real-time display of Earth’s sea level, atmospheric carbon dioxide
Dr. Rhea Seddon, Reaching for the Stars
Dr. Rhea Seddon, Reaching for the Stars As we continue to celebrate Women's History Month, we are spotlighting some of the women featured throughout our museum and heritage park who have changed history, made scientific breakthroughs, overcome seemingly insurmountable adversity and inspired the generations after them to see beyond. One of two NASA flight suits
Discovery Park of America Provides Learning Tools for Local Preschool
Discovery Park of America Provides Learning Tools to Local Preschool At Discovery Park of America, our mission is to inspire children and adults to see beyond. A big part of that mission includes working alongside organizations in our community to encourage others to grow and consider new ideas regardless of age or education. Al Wright,