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   • News about Oak Ridge, Patricia Clark, cleanup
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       Gannett via AOL

       Oak Ridge woman celebrates her 100th birthday

       The Clarks regularly attended Oak Ridge High School Wildcats' home football games. During her lifetime, Clark..., she met with Ambassador Howard Baker, former Republican U.S. senator from Tennessee ...

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       The Oak Ridger via Yahoo News

       Recent signings usher in final cleanup phase at Oak Ridge's East Tennessee Technology Park

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       Gannett via AOL

       Oak Ridge cleanup contractor awards $45K for STEM projects in area schools

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       The Oak Ridger via Yahoo News

       'Energycast Oak Ridge,' aired on BBB-TV, receives three Hometown Media Awards

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   • News about Tennessee Valley Corridor, AI, artificial intelligence
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       Chattanooga Times Free Press

       Federal projects in the Tennessee Valley Corridor boost region and military, energy and scientific development | Chattanooga Times Free Press

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       Newswise

       Tennessee institutions partner to develop dependable AI for national security applications

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       The Oak Ridger via Yahoo News

       'Miss Brown' in the Secret City - war ends, love begins

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       The Tennessean via Yahoo News

       The week in politics: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee hits the campaign trail. Who he is backing

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     • WBIR-TV Knoxville

       Knox County chancellor hears WBIR's lawsuit to inspect UT public records

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     • Newswise

       Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at ORNL hosts first Innovation Days

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2. Explore more in Oak Ridge

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     Children's Museum of Oak Ridge

     Children's Museum
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     American Museum of Science & Energy

     Historical Museum
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     University of Tennessee Arboretum

     Hiking Trail
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     Oak Ridge Art Center

     Art Museum
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     Haw Ridge Park

     Park
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     K-25 History Center

     Historical Museum
   • Melton Lake Greenway

     Biking Trail
   • Manhattan Project National Historical Park

     Museum
   • Adventures Outdoors Kayak & Bike Rentals

     Kayaking
   • Oak Ridge Playhouse

     Theater
   • Cinemark Tinseltown

     Movie Theater
   • Coal Creek Motor Discovery Trail

     Park

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     Dean's Restaurant & Bakery

     Bakery
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     El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant

     Mexican Restaurant
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     Mediterranean Delight

     Mediterranean Restaurant
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     Aubrey's - Oak Ridge

     American Restaurant
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     Big Ed's Pizza

     Pizza
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     Gallo Loco

     Mexican Restaurant
   • Zandunga Mexican Restaurant

     Mexican Restaurant
   • Kume

     Sushi Restaurant
   • Shoney's Oak Ridge

     American Restaurant
   • Burchfield's

     Breakfast Restaurant
   • Magic Wok Chinese Restaurant

     Chinese Restaurant
   • Red Lobster

     Seafood Restaurant

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     DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Oak Ridge - Knoxville

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     Hampton Inn Oak Ridge Knoxville

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     Comfort Inn Oak Ridge - Knoxville

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     Holiday Inn Express & Suites Knoxville West - Oak Ridge, an IHG Hotel

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     Quality Inn Oak Ridge

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     Staybridge Suites Knoxville Oak Ridge, an IHG Hotel

     Hotel
   • TownePlace Suites by Marriott Knoxville Oak Ridge

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   • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Knoxville-Farragut

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   • Comfort Suites Knoxville West-Farragut

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   • Fairfield Inn & Suites Knoxville Turkey Creek

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   • Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville - Turkey Creek / Farragut

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   • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Knoxville West, TN

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3. Events

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     Sports

     All-Ages Micro Wrestling

     The Microtorium

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     Arts & Theatre

     Brad Williams: Tour '24

     Tennessee Theater

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     Music

     Youth Gospel Explosion

     Knoxville Civic Auditorium

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     Arts & Theatre

     Beetlejuice

     Tennessee Theater

     7:30 PM
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     Arts & Theatre

     Josh Gates Live!

     Knoxville Civic Auditorium

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     Music

     Lucinda Williams & Her Band

     Bijou Theater

     8:00 PM
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     Music

     Shakey Graves

     The Mill & Mine

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     Sports

     Tennessee Volunteers Football Vs. University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Football

     Neyland Stadium

     12:45 AM
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     Tennessee Volunteers Football Vs. Kent State University Golden Flashes Football

     Neyland Stadium

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     Miscellaneous

     Avatar: the Last Airbender in Concert VIP Uplift Experience

     Tennessee Theater

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Oak_Ridge,_TennesseeOak Ridge, Tennessee - Wikipedia

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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.

5. www.nps.gov › mapr › planyourvisitVisit Oak Ridge, Tennessee - U.S. National Park Service

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   Find all the places and activities within Oak Ridge related to the Manhattan Project. This includes guided tours with the US Department of Energy as well as museums, historic sites, parks, and community centers throughout the secret city. We have an app for that! Last updated: June 5, 2023.

6. exploreoakridge.com › visit-oak-ridge-tennesseeThere’s More to Explore in Oak Ridge, Tennessee - Explore Oak ...

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   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.

7. exploreoakridge.comExplore Oak Ridge, TN - Home of the Manhattan Project ...

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   62°F. Always More to Explore. 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! Getting Here. Katie’s Adventures. Catching the Fish of a Lifetime in Oak Ridge.

8. www.nps.gov › places › oak-ridge-tennesseeOak Ridge, Tennessee - U.S. National Park Service

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   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.

9. www.oakridgetn.govOak Ridge, TN | Official Website

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   May 17, 2024 · RecreationFind facilities and services. Explore Oak RidgeLearn More. Centennial Golf CourseLearn More. City News. See What’s Happening in Oak Ridge. First-ever Oak Ridge Outdoor Festival set for June 22. Posted on May 17, 2024. The festival is set for Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. Read on... Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool to reopen May 24.

10. home.nps.gov › mapr › oak-ridgeOak Ridge, TN - Manhattan Project National Historical Park (U ...

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    Jun 1, 2023 · The rolling hills and narrow valleys of East Tennessee proved to be the ideal location for the top-secret atomic weapons program developed here beginning in 1942. Oak Ridge, Tennessee was home to several massive Manhattan Project facilities employing thousands of workers during and after World War II and was the headquarters for the project ...

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    Where is Oak Ridge TN?

    • 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. Take exit 81 (Lenoir City) to Hwy. 321N. Follow Hwy. 321N to Hwy. 95N to Oak Ridge. Take exit 122.

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    What was Oak Ridge TN known for?

    • Oak Ridge, Tennessee was home to several massive Manhattan Project facilities employing thousands of workers during and after World War II and was the headquarters for the project after relocating from New York City. These facilities in Oak Ridge operated with one goal in mind: enriching uranium for use in the world’s first atomic bombs.

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    Is Oak Ridge a city?

    • 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.

    Oak Ridge, Tennessee - Wikipedia

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    How many people lived in Oak Ridge Tennessee?

    • More than 75,000 people lived in the city and over 80,000 workers worked tirelessly in Oak Ridge (Tennessee’s 5th largest city) to undertake this massive challenge, even though almost none of them knew what they were working on. Construction of major facilities began in 1943.

    Oak Ridge, Tennessee - U.S. National Park Service

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