The Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum aspires to honor the legacy of service and sacrifice of every American who served in the units that call Fort Campbell home. Through public-private partnership, the Fort Campbell Historical Foundation is advancing the stories of the 101st Airborne Division, 5th Special Forces Group, and 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, helping visitors learn more about Fort Campbell’s rich military history.
The museum will be open to the public, with a large gathering atrium and future meeting center to hold military and community events. The interior museum will house interactive exhibits and artifacts, curated by the U.S. Center of Military History, dating back to the origins of Fort Campbell and its aviation units, telling stories of soldiers and military campaigns throughout history.
Tilt-Up Concrete Construction Streamlines Schedule + Safety
The exhibit hall is constructed as a tilt-up concrete wall system, with a steel truss and roofing system to complete the structure and enclosure. The wall panels were cast-in-place with anchor bracing, lifted and tied into the foundation slab in a matter of weeks with less manpower required. This efficient structural assembly also creates flexibility in the design, eliminating interior beams to create more open space for large exhibits and vehicles in the museum collection. This strategy helped control cost and schedule while maintaining design intent.
The exterior look is finished concrete, with accent staining color and large entry signage. The large entry atrium features floor-to-ceiling glass storefront windows for clear viewing of the entrance from the parking lot. A separate education center is slated for a future second phase.
