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Tipton County Museum

One of the first facilities in the country to bring together military history, environmental education, and historical preservation, the Tipton County Museum is truly unique.

Tipton County Museum, Veterans Memorial & Nature Center
751 Bert Johnston Ave.
Covington, Tennessee  38019

Phone: 901-476-0242

Museum Store / Memberships
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Tipton County Online Collections
“The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” – Winston S. Churchill

The Tipton County Museum, Veteran's Memorial and Nature Center is located in the largest urban park in Tipton County and includes a twenty-acre wildlife sanctuary, a half-mile nature trail through a woodland forest, and a wetland study area. The two-acre Museum grounds are beautifully landscaped and showcase the Tipton County Veterans Memorial Monument, a garden courtyard leading to the pond area, a shady space for picnics, and flora that produces year-round color.
 
The 5,000 sq. ft. museum houses changing exhibits featuring artifacts from Tipton County’s rich heritage and a nature center depicting the unique ecosystem of West Tennessee. The historical exhibits provide a fascinating account of the cultural and patriotic history of this area while the natural history exhibits are designed to teach elements of ecology, botany, zoology, and geology through interaction and discovery. Numerous programs for students and adults are available year-round. 
 
The Museum Conference Center is an excellent place to host a corporate meeting during normal business hours and can seat up to 55 individuals. A projector and screen are also available for use. An outside door leads directly into the Conference Center or it can be accessed through the Museum. A bank of floor-to-ceiling picture windows looks outside to the beautiful garden area of the Musuem grounds. The conference area also houses a wonderful library of military history and art books for visitors to use for research or to just read, when the conference area is not booked. Coffee is also available... stop in for a visit or come to just get away and relax. 
 
The Tipton County Museum operates through funding by the Tipton County government, the City of Covington, corporate sponsors, and Museum members. For membership information, call the Museum at 476-0242 during regular business hours or stop by and pick up a membership form.
 
The Tipton County Museum is a place for learning, a place for discovering, and a place for exploring.  Admission is free. Click here to read what's going on at the Museum! Click here to become a member and be sure to visit our YouTube channel for online learning!
Tipton County Virtual Museum
Veteran of the Month
TCM Online Academy

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Museum News
Upcoming Events at the Museum


Museum Tidbits

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Tipton County Pulse

​Check out our new monthly series of videos about what's going on at the Museum and around Tipton County!
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Nominations for “Veteran of the Month” are accepted at the Tipton County Museum at any time. The Tipton County Museum, Veterans Memorial & Nature Center, in partnership with the Tipton County Veterans Council, selects a military veteran to honor monthly. A reception is held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the museum, recognizing the month's honoree. Along with family and friends, the public is invited to attend and express their appreciation for our veterans. In addition to a small exhibit focusing on the chosen veteran, the honoree will receive a certificate of honor and a small gift. Nomination forms are available at the museum or may be downloaded here. 
Click Here for the nomination form.

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​VOLUNTEERS WANTED Do you love history? What about art or nature? Would you like to help your community? Do you have a few hours to spare each month? The Tipton County Museum, Veterans Memorial and Nature Center is in need of volunteers and docents. Our volunteers and docents will provide tours of the Museum, assist with special events, and supply much needed assistance to our staff. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please complete a Volunteer Application, available here. If you are interested in becoming a certified docent please complete a Docent Application available here. Or come by the museum to pick up an application.  Click Here for the Museum Volunteer Application form or Click Here for the Museum Docent Application Form.

Museum Gift Shop
Gioiello - The Gift Shop at the Tipton County Museum  Our gift shop offers a variety of unique items handmade by artisans of Tipton County, including fine art, photography, jewelry, soap, music c.d.’s, books, etc. Museum members receive a 10% discount in our shop. Your purchases support local artists, as well as ongoing programs and exhibits at the Tipton County Museum. Gift Certificates are available. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Gioiello is open during normal Museum hours: Tuesday - Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, and Saturdays 9 am to 3 pm.


Please check this website often for updates on events at the Tipton County Museum. Thank you for your interest in the Tipton County Museum, Veterans Memorial and Nature Center. If you have any questions, please call us at (901) 476-0242, and be sure to like the Tipton County Museum on Facebook! We are looking forward to seeing you at the Museum! ​
Museum Gift Shop Hours 
Tuesday through Friday, 9am to 5pm
Saturday, 9am to 3pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

751 Bert Johnston Ave.
Covington, TN 38019-2414
(901)476-0242
​Contacts
Katherine Markley - Museum Director
​kmarkley@covingtontn.com

Sherri Onorati
Archivist / Program Coordinator
sonorati@covingtontn.com

Sherl Rose
Naturalist
srose@covingtontn.com

We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!

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