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  1. 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.

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      Oak Ridge, Tennessee was home to several massive Manhattan...

  2. en.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 ...

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

    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.

  4. 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! Getting Here

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. www.tripadvisor.com › Tourism-g55242-Oak_Ridge_TennesseeOak Ridge, TN: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024) -...

    Restaurants. Flights. Vacation Rentals. Cruises. Rental Cars. Forums. United States. Tennessee (TN) Oak Ridge. Plan Your Trip to Oak Ridge: Best of Oak Ridge Tourism. By PaulyPauly2014. 1,200. Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Essential Oak Ridge. Do. Places to see, ways to wander, and signature experiences. See all. 2024. American Museum of Science & Energy.