An Anniston Museums and Gardens spokesperson promoted the campus and membership benefits in a recorded message that described museum exhibits, walking trails and educational programs and said a university study found the campus contributes nearly $30 million annually to the local economy.

The spokesperson said the campus is “Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Range” and serves the Southeastern region by offering exhibits such as an African savannah display, an extensive bird collection for North and South America, Egyptian mummies and live animal ambassadors. “Here, visitors can experience the African Savannah, examine the most complete bird collection from North And South America, study Egyptian mummies, meet live animal ambassadors, explore world history from antiquity to today, and connect with nature through walking trails, educational garden beds, and landscape grounds,” the spokesperson said.

The message described membership benefits and economic value. “Membership offers exclusive previews of temporary exhibits, discounts on rentals and museum store purchases, and reciprocal benefits at museums and gardens nationwide,” the spokesperson said. The recording added that “a university study concludes the Anniston Museums and Gardens contributes nearly 30,000,000 annually to the local economy.” The recording did not identify the university, provide a study title, or specify the currency; the transcript's phrasing was that the campus contributes “nearly 30,000,000 annually to the local economy.”

The message framed the campus as both an educational resource and an economic engine, saying the campus “thrives because of the strength and support of our community” and inviting listeners to “Explore your world today.” The recording also highlighted reciprocal membership benefits with other museums and gardens nationwide.

No formal actions, votes or policy proposals were included in the recording; it presented organizational information and an invitation to become a member. The recording did not provide names for the university study, budgetary breakdowns, attendance figures, or specific dates for exhibits or membership drives.