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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.
May 17, 2024 · City of Oak Ridge 200 South Tulane Avenue Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Phone: 865-425-3400
Things to Do in Oak Ridge, TN - Oak Ridge Attractions. Tours near Oak Ridge. Book these experiences to see what the area has to offer. Knoxville Ghosts Tour. 8. Crime Tours. from. $33. $26. per adult. Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems. 5. Food & Drink. from. $80. per adult.
Nov 27, 2020 · Check-In. Check-Out. Lowest price guaranteed. Powered by. Sebanti. Published Nov 27, 2020. | 5 min read. Oak Ridge, the “Secret City,” is the cradle of the Manhattan Project that played a huge role in ending World War II. The city calls out to tourists with its unique history and natural beauty.
Mar 13, 2017 · The town of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, did not exist until 1942, when it was created by the U.S. Army to house staff developing materials for a highly secret weapon, the atomic bomb as part of the Manhattan Project. About 4,000 people were removed from this remote part of the state to make space for the laboratory facilities and a new planned community.
Oak Ridge Associated Universities, established in 1946, is a nonprofit educational and research corporation of some 85 universities and manages the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.
Oak Ridge, TN was instrumental in the United States win over Nazi Germany during WWII because of the development of the atomic bomb. Known as the “Secret City”, Oak Ridge was not on any maps and 100,000 workers were brought to the city to work on a Top Secret war project, known as the Manhattan Project.
Oak Ridge is the first retail destination for residents within five East Tennessee counties. Currently, there are four industrial parks in the City that were developed by the municipality and two parks that were developed by private firms. Oak Ridge also has a new industrial park, Horizon Center, with 1,000 acres of undeveloped federal land.
