Discovery Award Winner Spotlight: Stephen Vaden
Feb. 17th
Stephen Vaden, a native Tennessean, was born in Memphis and grew up in Union City, Tenn., where his father ran a family farm. Today he is General Counsel for the
Alice Fennel Receives Discovery Park of America 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award
Feb. 13th
Alice Fennel, a lifelong resident of Obion County, Tenn., was presented with the 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award at a volunteer appreciation luncheon on Thurs. in the Cooper Tower
Discovery Award Winner Spotlight: Carl and Alice Kirkland
Feb. 9th
Carl and Alice Kirkland call Jackson, Tenn. home and have contributed their time, talents and resources to numerous social causes and nonprofits including the Jackson Symphony Orchestra, the Humane Society
The 2020 Discovery Awards Will Provide a One-of-a-Kind Gala for West Tennessee
Feb. 5th
Attendees of the 2020 Robert E. and Jenny D. Kirkland Discovery Awards at Discovery Park of America on March 7, 2020 are in for a fun-filled night as they pay
Champions of Agriculture
Do you want to be part of the upcoming permanent exhibit, “AgriCulture: Innovating for Our Survival” in the in the Simmons Bank Ag Center? Simply make a pledge to contribute
Discovery Park of America Experiences a Record-Breaking Number of Visitors in January 2020
Jan. 27th
If you’ve driven by the Discovery Park of America parking lot in Union City this January, you have no doubt seen the cars filling the parking lot. Visitors from around
Nutrien Ag Solutions, Simmons Bank and Others to Partner with Discovery Park of America on Exhibit about Innovation in Agriculture
Jan. 22nd
UNION CITY, Tenn.—Today, Discovery Park of America announced the initial sponsors and partners for “AgriCulture: Innovating for Our Survival.” The permanent exhibit, dedicated to telling the story of innovation in
‘Astronaut’ Now Open at Discovery Park of America
Jan. 20th
Union City, Tenn. – Discovery Park of America’s hands-on, highly-interactive temporary exhibit, “Astronaut,” is now open for things to do with Kids and Activities for Students. The exhibit explores the
Discovery Award Winner Spotlight: Kevin Coby
Jan. 13th
The inaugural Robert E. and Jenny D. Kirkland Discovery Awards Gala and Fundraiser will be held on March 7, 2020 will bring together thought leaders, policymakers, philanthropists and others to
Discovery Award Winner Spotlight: #TitanUp with Jon and Jaimie Robinson
Jan. 7th
The Robert E. and Jenny D. Kirkland Discovery Awards recognize individuals from West Tennessee whose work, like that of the museum and heritage park, brings enlightenment, awareness and education to
Members-Only Sneak Peek at New Temporary Exhibit “Astronaut” with Special Guests including Space Shuttle Astronaut and NASA Operations Support Manager
Union City, Tenn. – Discovery Park of America will be launching the latest temporary exhibit with a special, members-only sneak peek featuring Dr. Lawrence DeLucas, Principal Scientist at the Aerospace
What will you discover in 2020? A letter from the CEO
Jan. 2nd
Jan. 2, 2020 Happy New Year! All of us at Discovery Park are excited about the opportunities for you and your family to explore coming in 2020. From science to