We celebrated
our 21st birthday
last March

The Discovery Center was chartered in 1986 as Children’s Museum Corporation of Rutherford County to provide hands-on education opportunities for the community. After an extensive grassroots campaign orchestrated by young parents, a building was purchased and exhibits and programs were created. During its first year of operation, over 11,000 visitors came to experience the museum’s exhibits and programs. Now 23 years after its inception, the Center serves as a vibrant community and tourism center with over 120,000 children and families exploring the exhibits each year.

Mission Statement
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring is a hands-on museum and nature center that inspires exploration, enhances learning, and builds confidence through diverse programs and exhibits.

Our annual objectives are to:
• Provide daily, high quality, unique programs and exhibits in arts, culture, science, health and the environment.

• Insure availability to entire community through free days, free memberships, passes.

• Remain open to the public year-round, seven days a week.

• Provide a rewarding environment for teens and adults to volunteer in their community.

Discovery Center Founders:
Dr. Joe & Billie Little
Peter & Susan MacDougall
Rosalie & David Landry
Joan & David Kellerman
Lon & Christie Nuell
 

Board of Directors
OFFICERS:
Brian Sears, President
Julie Corcoran, Vice President
Brian Kidd, Treasurer
Bill Richmond, Parliamentarian
Delia Goodman, Secretary
Butler Touchton, Operations
David Scott, Fundraising
Sumner Bouldin, Legal Counsel

DIRECTORS:
Sara Brody
Alison Drowota
Linda Gilbert
Allen Howell
Justin Hutchens
Libby Long
Melinda Mallette         
Shane McFarland
Liz Rhea
Kathy Ryan
Jim Stubblefield
Mimi Thomas
Anthony Togrye
Minh-Triet Tucker


STAFF:
Billie Little, Executive Director
Gretchen Campbell, Director of Operations & Public Programs
Bonnie Ervin, Environmental Education Coordinator
Wendell Jones, Custodial & Maintenance Technician
Gloria Lame, Receptionist
Joy Loftis, Early Childhood Education Coordinator
Alicia Meade, Visitor Services Coordinator
Janine Morgan, Education Coordinator
Jennifer Neal, Development Coordinator
Jack Rogers, Exhibit Technician
Leslie Walker, Volunteer Coordinator
Lisa Williams, Community Outreach Coordinator

Employment & Internships