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

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

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

Tennessee native Barry “Butch” Wilmore announced his retirement from NASA Wednesday, accumulating a total of 464 days in space across three missions and five spacewalks during his 25 years of service.

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 ...

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 ...

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 capsule bringing astronauts Barry Wilmore and Suni Williams back to Earth has departed the International Space Station and is expected to splash down off the coast of Florida later today.

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.

Barry Wilmore will fly in the Boeing Crew Flight Test. The test will be the inaugural crewed flight of the CST-100 Starliner to the International Space Station.

Astronaut Barry Wilmore, a Tennessee native, holds a Tennessee flag that he presented to the state House of Representatives after being honored on April 16. The flag flew for more than nine months ...