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

    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.

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

    Jul 18, 2024 · Posted on July 25, 2024. The Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool will close for the season beginning Monday, Aug. 12. The Oak Ridge Indoor... Read on...

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

    Today the story of the Manhattan Project at Oak Ridge includes historic sites, community centers and museums, and highly-secured nuclear research facilities operated by the US Department of Energy.

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

    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!

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

    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.

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

    Jun 1, 2023 · 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.

  9. www.ornl.govOak Ridge National Laboratory: Solving the Big Problems | ORNL

    Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the world’s premier research institution, empowering leaders and teams to pursue breakthroughs in an environment marked by operational excellence and engagement with the communities where we live and work.

  10. science.howstuffworks.com › oak-ridge-tennessee-secretOak Ridge, Tennessee: America's Secret Atomic City

    Apr 16, 2024 · Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was established as a secret city for the Manhattan Project, where efforts focused on enriching uranium-235 for atomic bombs through the use of calutrons at the Y-12 plant.

  11. www.nps.gov › articles › 000Oak Ridge, Tennessee - U.S. National Park Service

    Jan 19, 2024 · 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.

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

    Sep 21, 2023 · Quick Facts. 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.

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