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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!
- Dwight M. Navarre, FL71 contributions. Great place to spend an afternoon. This museum in Oak Ridge Tennessee is a great place to spend an afternoon. It covers the history of Oak Ridge along with many interactive displays.
- Ward D. Satellite Beach, FL2,830 contributions. A great place for kids and parents in Oak Ridge. Oak Ridge has a rich history from its WWII starts as a secret city.
- Meowy. Montgomery, AL 562 contributions. Interesting little museum. The K25 museum/history center takes some artifacts from the old WWII site and makes them finally available for display to the public.
- Arthur G. Endicott, NY 791 contributions. Bus Tour of Manhattan Project site. The bus tour was a mixed bag of historic sites and current information, more current than we had hoped.
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.
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.
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.
Jan 19, 2024 · Oak Ridge was the site where U.S. military leaders and scientists oversaw the enrichment of uranium and established that plutonium could be produced in a uranium reactor for the development of the world’s first atomic weapons.
