In 1998 Whitwell Middle School began an afterschool Holocaust education program. When one of the students asked what the number 6 million looks like, the paper clips project was born. Many have seen the documentary that tells the amazing story of how this small town in Tennessee became the seat of Holocaust education for many in Tennessee and beyond.

Twenty-five years later MTA is pleased to be partnering with this unique Holocaust education program and expand its museum offerings to include the ability to meet MTA students and ask questions about Jewish culture, tradition and experience. This joint venture is beginning with a pen-pal exchange so that the eighth grade docents can get to know MTA student volunteers and can ask their own questions before they become part of the exhibit.

Stay tuned for the next stage of the project!