Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

The children's Museum Corporation of Rutherford County will use its grant to create Bridge to Nature at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring. This 9,500-square-foot outdoor discovery play area will stimulate high-quality free play and discovery learning in a natural environment. Bridge to Nature is designed to appeal to children and families with children from birth to 10. The play area will feature eight main components, each with a multidisciplinary approach. Bridge to Nature will provide a place for physical activity and engaging with nature; incorporate at least five activities of the Tennessee Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights; increase the visitors’ respect for themselves, for others, and for the environment; and provide educational opportunities for informal and formal science, environmental stewardship, and sustainable and healthy eating habits.