Oak Ridge, Scientific research city in Anderson County, Tennessee
Oak Ridge spans across Anderson and Roane counties, positioned 25 miles west of Knoxville, with a population of 31,402 according to the 2020 census.
The federal government established Oak Ridge in 1942 as a primary site for the Manhattan Project, transforming 60,000 acres of farmland into a nuclear research facility.
The American Museum of Science and Energy presents exhibits about nuclear science, while the Manhattan Project National Historical Park preserves the city's wartime legacy.
The Oak Ridge Recreation Department maintains multiple sports facilities, offering athletic leagues and programs for residents of different age groups throughout the year.
The city expanded from 3,000 to 75,000 residents between 1942 and 1945, leading officials to develop permanent infrastructure instead of temporary housing camps.
Location: Anderson County
Location: Roane County
Inception: 1942
Elevation above the sea: 259 m
Website: http://cortn.org
GPS coordinates: 36.01333,-84.26250
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:08
East Tennessee
19.3 km
X-10 Graphite Reactor
10.7 km
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
14.6 km
Spallation Neutron Source
7.8 km
American Museum of Science and Energy
880 m
Green McAdoo School
14.8 km
United Church, The Chapel on the Hill
2.6 km
George Jones Memorial Baptist Church
12.9 km
University of Tennessee Arboretum
4.3 km
Alexander Inn
2.5 km
Statesview
20.8 km
Children's Museum of Oak Ridge
1.4 km
Avery Russell House
17.3 km
Token Game Tavern
18.4 km
New Bethel Baptist Church
9.7 km
Oak Ridge Historic District
1.9 km
Boyd-Harvey House
21.3 km
J. B. Jones House
8.4 km
Luther Brannon House
5.9 km
Colonial Hall
7.8 km
Sir Goony's Family Fun Center
17 km
Freel Farm Mound Site
6 km
Charles Vanden Bulck Bridge
15.1 km
Ritz Theatre
15.1 km
Dr. Herman Postma Memorial Solway Bridge
6.6 km
Bethel Valley Road Checking Station
5 km
Oak Ridge Turnpike Checking Station
7.4 km
Bear Creek Road Checking Station
2.4 kmReviews
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