Union City, Tenn.–Discovery Park of America will remain closed through May and officials said they will reevaluate and determine a date to reopen as June nears.
Since Discovery Park of America first closed on March 17, 2020 because of the threat brought on by the worldwide coronavirus outbreak, the goal has been the safety and welfare of the community, guests and staff.
CEO Scott Williams said, “While it saddens us to have to move and cancel events and close our museum and park to the public, we know it’s the best thing to do right now for all the communities we serve.”
Below is a list of May events and current plans for each in boldface.
MAY 1, 2020
OPENING NIGHT FOR RHYTHM ON THE RAILS
Currently, we plan to shift the opening night for the weekly Rhythm on the Rails to later in the Spring/Summer. More details will be announced soon.
MAY 14, 2020
SOUTHERN ARTIST SHOWCASE: “THE CALDWELL COLLECTION, WORKS BY SOUTHERN SELF-TAUGHT ARTISTS”
This exhibit will be postponed, and a new date will be announced soon.
MAY 16, 2020
7TH ANNUAL CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA 2020
This event will be postponed to Fall 2020, and a date will be announced later in the year.
MAY 21 and MAY 22, 2020
SINGER SONGWRITER NIGHT 2020 FEATURING PHILLIP AND FRIENDS: NIGHTS 1 and 2
This event will be postponed to later in the year, and a date will be announced soon. Once the new date is announced, refunds will be available for those who have already purchased their tickets should they be unable to attend.
MAY 23, 2020
WILDLIFE EDUCATION SERIES: WORLD TURTLE DAY!
This event will take place on Facebook.
MAY 23, 2020
STEAM SATURDAY
This event will take place on Facebook.
“While we are currently unable to provide inspirational experiences here at our museum and park, we hope the communities we serve will enjoy our fun and educational content being shared on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and through our blog and podcast“, Williams said.