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Oak Ridge is a city in Anderson and Roane counties in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Tennessee, about 25 miles (40 km) west of downtown Knoxville. Oak Ridge's population was 31,402 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Knoxville Metropolitan Area. Oak Ridge's nicknames include the Atomic City, the Secret City, and the City Behind a Fence.
Born in war and rich in natural beauty, Oak Ridge is the “Secret City” with a big story to tell. Travel around town with our resident expert, Katie the Calutron Girl, to learn more!
About 25 miles west of Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is conveniently located near I-75 and I-40. Whether you’re in East Tennessee for a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Dollywood, it’s easy to plan a visit to Oak Ridge as well.
Jun 17, 2024 · City News. See What’s Happening in Oak Ridge. Municipal Building Main Entrance to Temporarily Relocate for ADA-Compliant Ramp and Stairway. Posted on June 17, 2024. Crews will begin work on Monday to install a ramp and a new stairway at the main entrance of the Oak... Read on...
The Atomic City: Why Oak Ridge Was Chosen for the Manhattan Project. On August 6 and August 9, 1945, the United States dropped atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan. The attacks helped bring an end to World War II and changed the face of geopolitics and modern warfare forever. Soon after the first bomb dropped, the local ...
Nov 27, 2020 · If you're planning to go on a vacation to Tennessee, consider exploring the city of Oak Ridge. Here's a list of the best things to do in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Sep 21, 2023 · Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Significance: Oak Ridge was the headquarters site for the Manhattan Project, a secret United States government project during World War II that produced the world’s first atomic weapons. Designation: American World War II Heritage City.
Jan 19, 2024 · American World War II Heritage City. Oak Ridge was built under a cloak of secrecy by the United States government during World War II. It was one of three primary sites built for the Manhattan Project, the massive wartime effort that produced the world’s first atomic weapons.
Mar 10, 2022 · Location: Oak Ridge, TN. Why was a rural area of East Tennessee chosen for one of the largest wartime undertakings in history? What did Oak Ridge offer that was so important to the Manhattan Project’s success? The federal government did not select East Tennessee to host a top-secret wartime program randomly.
Oak Ridge, city, Anderson and Roane counties, eastern Tennessee, U.S. It lies in a valley between the Cumberland and Great Smoky mountains, about 20 miles (30 km) west of Knoxville, and is a part of that city’s metropolitan area.
