Welcome to Oak Ridge! Located 25 miles north west of Knoxville, you will find this small but growing community. Oak Ridge is the perfect place for those who want small town living with more amenities. Businesses continue moving in, which means you do not have to leave the city to get what you need. There are parks and greenways aplenty for those who love nature. For all the foodies out there, Oak Ridge has quite the food scene. We have the essentials like Chick-fil-A and our very own fine dining scene at Fire and Salt. The schools pride themselves on their excellence. For those who are looking for more cultural experiences, you will not be disappointed. The city has its own playhouse as well as art center, and several museums highlighting the city’s involvement in World War II.
The city has a very unique history. It was created in 1942 to facilitate the Manhattan Project during WWII. It is therefore known as the “Secret City” or “Atomic City.” The work done at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Y-12 Security Complex, nuclear, scientific, and technology companies, continues to be relevant in Oak Ridge’s current economy.
Come and check out Oak Ridge!
Fast Facts
Population: 34,039
Mayor: Warren L. Goouch
Meidan home value $323,309 (source: Zillow)
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City Parks
A.K. Bissell Park 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Big Turtle Park 100 Monterey Rd
Blankenship Field 213 Broadway Ave
Briarcliff Park 100 Deerfield Ln
Cary Yearwood Park 235 Bus Terminal Rd
Cedar Hill Park 609 Michigan Ave
Elm Grove Park 351 E Tennessee Ave
Elza Gate Park 101 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Groves Park 795 Tuskegee Dr
Haw Ridge Park Edgemoor Rd
Highland View Park 451 West Outer Drive
Lasalle Park 168 Lasalle Rd
Melton Lake Park 697 Melton Lake Dr
Milkt Dickens Park 100 Athens Rd
Pinewood Park 205 Bus Terminal Rd
Scarboro Park 148 Carver Ave
Solway Park Edgemoor Rd
For a full list of playgrounds, be sure to check out our guide to Oak Ridge playgrounds.
Greenways
Library
Oak Ridge Public Library 1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Post Offices
USPS
108 Administration Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
301 S Tulane Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Hospitals/Urgent Care
Methodist Medical Center 990 Oak Ridge Turnpike
AFC Urgent Care 275 S Illinois Ave
Fast Paced Urgent Care 441 S Illinois Ave
Museums
American Museum of Science and Energy
Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge
Sports/Activities
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)
Oak Ridge City Leagues for Adults and Youth
Premier Martial Arts Oak Ridge
Tennessee Taekwondo Judo College
Warrior Harts USA:Yoga and Martial Arts
Local Restaurants
El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant
Lolli and Bobo’s Ice Cream Shoppe
Razzleberry’s Ice Cream Lab and Kitchen
Grocery Stores
Shopping
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