Local Union City firefighters will once again be partnering with Discovery Park of America to host the annual stair climb on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, as a way to pay tribute to those who were lost in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

The tower stair climb, held in conjunction with The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, is open to any rescue worker who wishes to participate in climbing the Discovery Park Tower staircase 10 times in full gear, the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center.

Climbers will be given an identification tag and photo of a first responder that lost their life on 9/11 as they climb the steps, and the stairwell will be filled with posters and words of encouragement from Union City and Obion County students.

If you are a first responder or know one that may be interested in participating in the stair climb marking the 21st anniversary of the attack, click here to register.