Tennessee STEAM Festival

OCT. 10-26, 2025

Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at events and activities across the state during the annual Tennessee STEAM Festival, taking place Oct. 10-26, 2025. The Festival was founded by the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring in 2017 and has run each year since, including in 2020 when the festival temporarily switched to virtual programming. Now, the festival incorporates both in-person and virtual events hosted by a wide range of museums, schools, community centers, and other attractions.

2024 Festival Guide»
(2025 Festival Guide will be available in early September)

MISSION

The Tennessee STEAM Festival connects our community to the boundless possibilities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math and helps to nurture a culture of curiosity and thoughtful interaction with our world. The Discovery Center, whose commitment to Murfreesboro and the surrounding region marked its 35th year in 2022, is leading the statewide effort.

VISION

The Tennessee STEAM Festival showcases our community as a destination for innovation and growth through our commitment to building interest and excitement in STEAM learning and careers.

IMPACT

By connecting curiosity to careers, we aim to fill gaps in the existing workforce and inspire our future workforce to seek careers in STEAM fields in Tennessee’s fast-growing and diversifying economic climate. Evaluation from the National Science Festival Alliance has shown that these events increase awareness of STEAM careers.

KEY EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS