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  1. 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.

  2. Explore Oak Ridge, TN - Home of the Manhattan Project National Park. 67°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.

  3. 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.

    • 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.
  4. Oct 8, 2017 · Oak Ridge, the town created by the project, was only eight miles from Clinton, the seat of Anderson County, which gave up one-seventh of its land to the project. State Highway 61, which had run directly through the reservation site, was closed and rerouted to the north, through Motlow.

  5. May 17, 2024 · 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. Posted on May 9, 2024. The pool will open Friday, May 24 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

  6. Feb 17, 2022 · Blake Walsh. 15 Best Things to Do in Oak Ridge, TN. Published 2022/02/17. Oak Ridge, Tennessee, has an awesome backstory that will surely put you in awe. This small city between Roane and Anderson County is 25 miles west of Knoxville. Despite its sleepy and unassuming appeal, Oak Ridge is an interesting place to check out because of its history.

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