After 25 years of distinguished service, NASA astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore has announced his retirement from the agency.

Tennessee continues to show pride in astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore, who will be recognized as the 2025 Tennessean of the Year, presented by the Tennessee Lottery. The 1981 Mt. Juliet High School ...

The 1981 Mt. Juliet High School graduate has logged 464 days in space over three flights during his NASA career.

The Mt. Juliet native reportedly flew in four different spacecraft and spent 464 days in space during his time with NASA.

Middle Tennessee-native Barry Wilmore’s return to Earth from the International Space Station has been pushed back again, but the delay did give the astronaut a unique photo opportunity. Wilmore ...

"His lasting legacy of fortitude will continue to impact and inspire the Johnson workforce, future explorers, and the nation ...

Wilmore’s father, Eugene, and brother Jack still live in Middle Tennessee, along with a number of friends. “Barry loves Tennessee and (is) very humbled to be recognized,” Jack Wilmore said.

Barry Wilmore's journey from Tennessee Tech to space: 'Born for this moment' Wilmore played football at Mt. Juliet High School, where he graduated in 1981 before going on to Tennessee Tech ...

Wilmore on Earth Eugene Wilmore lived 44 years in Mt. Juliet and now resides in Hermitage. Barry Wilmore grew up in the Una Antioch area before moving with his family to Mt. Juliet in the third grade.

The NASA astronaut Wilmore family’s ordeal began on June 5, 2024, when Barry Wilmore and his fellow astronaut Sunita Williams launched for what was expected to be a one-week mission.

Barry Wilmore ended the video by saying what the astronauts were grateful for. NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule ...

Capt. Barry Wilmore prepares to return to space commanding Boeing’s first manned flight on Starliner. He showed 10News Anchor Beth Haynes NASA's training facility.