JMS Robotics Team Headed to World Competition in April
Feb 28, 2018 - Three robotics teams from Jefferson Middle School competed in the FIRST Lego League East Tennessee State Championship on February 10. The Atomic Eagles qualified to represent Oak Ridge and Tennessee at the World Championships in April. read more »
City to Celebrate Arbor Day on March 2
Feb 27, 2018 - City of Oak Ridge officials will join the Oak Ridge Environmental Quality Advisory Board at the City’s 33rd Annual Arbor Day Observance on Friday, March 2, at Willow Brook Elementary School. read more »
Congratulations to Oak Ridge Schools' Teacher of the Year
Feb 16, 2018 - Last month, Oak Ridge Schools announced their school-level teachers of the year. Now, they have announced the district-wide Teacher of the Year: Steve Reddick of Jefferson Middle. read more »
Spring Softball Registration Opens February 20
Feb 12, 2018 - Team registration for the City of Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department’s 2018 Spring Softball season opens Tuesday, February 20. Softball leagues for men, women and a co-ed league will be offered. read more »
Lane Closures on South Tulane Avenue to Begin Feb. 12
Feb 09, 2018 - Public Works is providing notice that a portion of S. Tulane Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, February 12, and continuing for an estimated three weeks. The closure is necessary for construction activity near Main Street Oak Ridge. read more »
Public Progress Meeting on New Oak Ridge Senior Center Project
Feb 09, 2018 - The Senior Advisory Board will hold a progress meeting on February 15 at the Civic Center regarding the City’s new senior center project. Board members and all other interested citizens are encouraged to attend. read more »
Oak Ridge Municipal Planning Commission Meeting Changes
Feb 06, 2018 - The Oak Ridge Municipal Planning Commission's meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2018, will be a work session for members. The meeting set for Thursday, February 22, will be a business meeting. read more »
Higher Energy Bills on the Way Again Due to Cold Weather
Feb 05, 2018 - Electric bills for residents across our region are much higher than normal as a result of the extreme winter temperatures. As this cold weather persists, customers will continue to see significant increases in their utility bills. read more »
Turtle Park Sewer Rehabilitation Project Update #13
Feb 05, 2018 - Work will continue on several new streets this week to rehabilitate sewer collection pipes in the Turtle Park Sewer Shed. Areas affected by phase two of the project include City easements in yards and in roadways. read more »
Applications Available for Oak Ridge Citizen Police Academy
Feb 01, 2018 - The Oak Ridge Police Department will be conducting a Citizen Police Academy this year. Classes will start February 27 and continue through May 8, 2018. Applications will be accepted until February 21, 2018, at 5 p.m. read more »
Next City Blueprint Meeting Set for February 8
Feb 01, 2018 - The Oak Ridge Community Development Department is continuing the City Blueprint effort with a discussion focused on the Preserve at Clinch River neighborhood. An open house will be held February 8 at The Discovery Center. read more »