Press Releases
Here you’ll find press releases from Discovery Park of America. Discovery Park offers guests a one-of-a-kind, transformational experience that provides an unlimited treasure trove of stories for journalists and bloggers. Here, you’ll find information for those wanting to produce news stories or blog posts about our museum and heritage park. If you have questions, need additional information or have facts you would like checked, please contact Clare Saum at csaum@discoveryparkofamerica.com or call 731-885-5455.
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The mission of Discovery Park of America, a premier world-class museum and 50-acre heritage park located in Union City, Tennessee, is to inspire children and adults to see beyond. Included is a 100,000-square-foot museum featuring 9 interactive exhibit galleries with additional space for temporary exhibits from around the world and a 50-acre heritage park. Discovery Park of America is a 501(c)(3) public charity funded by generous individuals, corporations and foundations including its principal funder, the Robert E. and Jenny D. Kirkland Foundation. Stay up-to-date on everything happening at Discovery Park by checking the calendar on our website, subscribing to our DiscoverMORE e-newsletter and following us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok.
October 25, 2024
Discovery Park kicks off the 2024 “Let it Glow” Walk-thru and Drive-thru on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024
Union City, Tenn. —Discovery Park of America will open the 2024 “Let it Glow” walk-thru and drive-thru on Friday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. The event will include a special ceremony […]
September 4, 2024
Discovery Park of America Announces Schedule and Special Guests for Second Annual Northwest Tennessee Native American Educational Powwow
(Union City, Tenn., Sept. 4, 2024) — Discovery Park of America has announced the schedule and special guests for the second annual Northwest Tennessee Native American Educational Powwow to be held September […]
September 3, 2024
Discovery Park of America Launches Gift Cards for Purchase
(Union City, Tenn., Sept. 3, 2024) — Discovery Park of America is excited to announce the launch of gift cards, now available for purchase at the park’s ticket counter and museum stores. […]
September 3, 2024
Discovery Park of America Unveils New Interactive LED Floor, Bringing Founder’s Vision to Life
(Union City, Tenn., Sept. 3, 2024) — Discovery Park of America has unveiled an addition to Discovery Center. Visitors will now find an interactive LED floor installed on the entry level. […]
August 9, 2024
Bethany Brock Joins Leadership Team at Discovery Park of America as Director of Development
(Union City, Tenn., Aug. 9, 2024) — Discovery Park of America is pleased to announce Bethany Brock has joined the organization serving as director of development. The position was previously held by […]
July 2, 2024
New artifacts unveiled at Discovery Park during annual celebration of David Crockett’s birthday
Author and historian Ted Franklin Belue joins as special guest (Union City, Tenn., July 2, 2024) – Discovery Park of America will celebrate David Crockett’s birthday on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 with […]
June 27, 2024
‘Pumpkin Village’ at Discovery Park of America to feature florists and pumpkin growers from across the region
(Union City, Tennessee, June 27, 2024) – Discovery Park of America’s “Pumpkin Village” returns in October 2024 with a twist. This year, local florists and pumpkin growers from throughout the West Tennessee […]
June 18, 2024
Discovery Park of America Launches Online Gift Shop
(Union City, Tenn., June 18, 2024) — Discovery Park of America announces the launch of its new online gift shop, offering a convenient way to purchase items found in the […]
June 3, 2024
Discovery Park of America to incorporate the Let Freedom Ring national celebration into Independence Day activities on Thursday, July 4, 2024
(Union City, Tenn., June 3, 2024) – Discovery Park of America is hosting its annual Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024. As part of the activities for the day, the museum […]
May 9, 2024
A summer of inspiration with LEGO® Bricks begins at Discovery Park of America with the opening of traveling exhibit
(Union City, Tenn., May 9, 2024) — Discovery Park of America has begun a summer of inspiration with LEGO® bricks with Friday night’s opening of “Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®, made with LEGO® […]
April 25, 2024
Discovery Park of America to host premiere of 3D film, T.REX 3D
(Union City, Tenn., April 24, 2024) — Beginning June 24, 2024, Discovery Park of America will be one of more than 75 venues around the world to premiere T.REX 3D. This immersive film, produced […]
April 24, 2024
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Sessions to be Held at Discovery Park of America this Summer
(Union City, Tenn., April 24, 2024) — Healing and Hope Reins will be hosting Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) at Discovery Park of America this summer. It will kick off with a parent […]