Week-long stay-over summer camp on 183 acres at Cordell Hull Lake serving children and adults with a wide variety of special needs since 1983. Operated by the Tennessee Jaycee Foundation with 24/7 nursing staff.
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In the news from the TNFirefly newsroom
Recent coverage tied to Camp Discovery, Jackson County, and Middle schools.

State Intervention in Memphis-Shelby County Remains in Limbo
A hearing has yet to be scheduled for both sides to present their cases, following last week’s court order temporarily halting intervention.

UT System Reports Record Enrollment, Research Growth, and Workforce Development Push in 2025
The University of Tennessee System has reached historic highs in 2025, reporting record enrollment, retention, and research funding across its campuses.

Commentary: A Senior's Perspective on Post-High School Pathways
My journey toward becoming a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) nurse illustrates both the opportunities available to students and the guidance needed to help us navigate critical life decisions.

University of Memphis launches Memphis Research Ecosystem Leaders Program
The University of Memphis has launched a new year-long initiative to connect research leaders at the university who have seen success in their individual labs to researchers with strategic focuses to create large-scale transformational research ecosystems.
