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 [email protected] 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.
June 22, 2026
Discovery Park Invites Reenactors, Living Historians to Reenactor Academy during America 250 Celebration
UNION CITY, Tenn. (Jun. 22, 2026) — As communities across the country prepare to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Discovery Park of America is inviting […]
June 10, 2026
Discovery Park of America selected as official stop on national Great American Road Trip for America’s 250th birthday
UNION CITY, Tenn. (Jun. 10, 2026) — Discovery Park of America has been selected as an official stop on the Great American Road Trip, a nationwide initiative encouraging Americans to explore destinations across […]
May 20, 2026
Discovery Park of America marketing director selected as judge for 2026 Southwest Virginia Tourism Awards
(Union City, Tenn., May 20, 2026) – Discovery Park of America announced that Clare Saum, director of marketing and public relations, has been selected to serve as a judge for the 2026 […]
April 15, 2026
Discovery Park of America CEO Scott Williams to participate in Tennessee State Museum’s TN Writers | TN Stories series in conversation moderated by Charles A. Sherrill
UNION CITY, Tenn., April 15, 2026 — On Saturday, May 9, at 10:30 a.m., Discovery Park of America CEO Scott Williams will participate in the Tennessee State Museum’s TN Writers | TN Stories series in […]
March 26, 2026
Discovery Park announces 2026 “Rhythm on the Rails” lineup, July 3 finale to feature Billboard Top 10 country artist Mo Pitney
UNION CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2026) — Discovery Park of America has announced the 2026 lineup for its annual “Rhythm on the Rails” concert series, a free summer music festival […]
March 26, 2026
Robert E. and Jenny D. Discovery Awards Gala benefits Kirkland Scholarship Fund
UNION CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2026) — On March 21, 2026, Discovery Park of America welcomed more than 200 thought leaders, policymakers, philanthropists and others to the 2026 Robert E. and Jenny D. Kirkland […]
March 19, 2026
Discovery Park of America announces five new board members
UNION CITY, Tenn. (March 19, 2026) — Discovery Park of America has announced the appointment of five new members to its board of directors: Benjamin Beard, Dawn Bramblett, retired Army […]
March 13, 2026
Discovery Park of America announces student art contest for America250
UNION CITY, Tenn. (March 13, 2026) — Discovery Park of America is inviting students from Obion, Weakley, Lake and Fulton counties to participate in a Student Creative Arts Contest as […]
March 4, 2026
Discovery Park of America transitions to Muse ticketing and membership system
UNION CITY, Tenn. (March 4, 2026) — Discovery Park of America has transitioned to Muse, a visitor management and ticketing platform designed for museums and cultural attractions. Muse Software provides […]
February 3, 2026
Discovery Park’s Tammy Ursery Wins Tourism Award
UNION CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2026) — Tammy Ursery, director of group sales at Discovery Park of America, was recently awarded the 2026 Tour and Travel Associate of the Year […]
January 22, 2026
Discovery Park of America Opening Sabin Photography Exhibit with Help from the Tennessee State Library & Archives June 2026
Union City, Tenn., Jan. 22, 2026—Discovery Park of America is pleased to announce a permanent exhibit featuring the photography of Verne and Nonie Sabin will open at the museum and […]
January 6, 2026
Honorees Announced for the 2026 Robert E. and Jenny D. Kirkland Discovery Awards Gala held on March 21
Union City, Tennessee, Jan. 6, 2026—Discovery Park of America has announced the honorees for the 2026 Robert E. and Jenny D. Kirkland Discovery Awards Gala, which will be held on Saturday, March […]