Discovery Park of America Gala

There is a place in Northwest Tennessee that will blow your mind. It’s got a rocket ship, an airplane, frontier homes, a giant robot slide, train cars, a stuffed bear, dinosaurs, and much, much more. There’s a 100,000-square-foot museum full of artifacts and immersive experiences, sitting on a 50-acre heritage park. Each year, this unique place sees 250,000 visitors come through its doors—and this in a town of less than 12,000 permanent residents.

A few weeks ago, Chandler James Retail Team attended the Robert E. and Jenny D. Kirkland Discovery Awards Gala and Fundraiser for Discovery Park of America in Union City, TN. We had a blast! It was a wonderful experience, seeing the facility and visiting with many of the attendees. Most significantly, we connected with the folks at Premier Hotel Group and are now working with them on a project in Tifton, GA (more details soon to come).

Lee Ann grew up in Union City, is CEO of the regional supermarket chain E.W. James, and knew a lot of the folks there from way back. I, on the other hand, was getting my first real exposure to Union City, and color me impressed! Please see below for additional photos from a very special night at the museum.