Centennial Golf Course Celebrates Women's Golf Day
May 31, 2019 - Centennial Golf Course will offer discounted rates and free golf clinics as part of International Women’s Golf Day on June 4. Women can play 18 holes for just $15 or 9 holes for $9 all day. Ladies' and Juniors' clinics will be held in the afternoon. read more »
Mixed Martial Arts Fitness Program Begins in June
May 30, 2019 - The Recreation and Parks Department has announced a new Mixed Martial Arts fitness program set to begin in June. In honor of this new program, Martial Arts of Oak Ridge will host two free seminars on Saturday, June 1, at the Civic Center. read more »
Mid-Year Election for Oak Ridge Boards and Commissions
May 30, 2019 - The City Clerk’s Office is currently accepting applications from Oak Ridge residents interested in serving as a member of a board or commission. The submission deadline is 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2019. read more »
Oak Ridge Represented at Aviation Academy
May 28, 2019 - Two participants in the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority's most recent Aviation Academy were representing Oak Ridge. Councilmember Jim Dodson and Information Services Director Amy Fitzgerald both attended the program. read more »
Oak Ridge Promotes Environmental Sustainability in Cambodia
May 24, 2019 - The City of Oak Ridge hosted a researcher from Cambodia as part of the Professional Fellows Program. The exchange embraces the power of individual citizens to find creative solutions to challenges in their home communities. read more »
ALERT: What to Know Before Calling 911 from a Cell Phone
May 21, 2019 - Oak Ridge first responders are urging the community to remember a potentially life-saving step when calling 911 from a cell phone – immediately state your location to the dispatcher. read more »
Free CarFit Checks for Seniors Scheduled for May 29
May 20, 2019 - Oak Ridge Senior Center will offer the CarFit educational program on May 29 from 9am to 1pm for anyone 50 and over. The free event is focused on helping drivers gain greater comfort and control in their vehicles as well as enhancing driving safety. read more »
Summer Season Tees Off at Centennial Golf Course
May 20, 2019 - Tennessee Centennial Golf Course in Oak Ridge has officially kicked off its summer season with extended hours and record numbers. The golf course is now open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. every day, including the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. read more »
Oak Ridge Fall Softball Registration Begins June 10
May 17, 2019 - Team registration for the City of Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department’s 2019 fall softball season opens June 10. Games are scheduled to begin the week of July 29. read more »
3rd Annual Public Works Community Open House
May 17, 2019 - Everyone is invited to join the City of Oak Ridge for the 3rd Annual Public Works Community Open House, sponsored by Jacobs Engineering Group, on Thursday, May 23, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Central Services Complex. read more »
Oak Ridge City Manager Earns Doctorate Degree from UT
May 13, 2019 - Oak Ridge City Manager Mark Watson received his doctorate degree in philosophy from the University of Tennessee on May 9. Dr. Watson successfully defended his dissertation in March. read more »
Oak Ridge Police Promote Motorcycle Safety Awareness
May 09, 2019 - The Oak Ridge Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to promote motorcycle safety during the month of May, which is nationally recognized as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. read more »
Oak Ridge Celebrates National Police Week, May 12-18
May 08, 2019 - As part of the week-long observance, the department will host a Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony at the Oak Ridge Municipal Building on May 15 to honor law enforcement personnel. read more »
Public Works Week Open House Set for May 23 in Oak Ridge
May 03, 2019 - Activities scheduled for National Public Works Week include a children’s poster competition focused around the theme "Public Works, It Starts Here," and the 3rd Annual Public Works Day Community Open House on Thursday, May 23. read more »
Oak Ridge Schools Kindergarten Pre-Registration May 6-10
May 02, 2019 - Oak Ridge Schools will hold Kindergarten Pre-Registration May 6-10 beginning at 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Glenwood, Linden, Willow Brook, and Woodland Elementary Schools. This will be the beginning of a two-part registration process. read more »
Oak Ridge Police Announce 2019 Junior Police Academy
May 02, 2019 - The Oak Ridge Junior Police Academy will be held this summer, June 10 through June 21. Applications for the program are available now and will be accepted by the police department until 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019. read more »
Community Wellness Fair Hosted by City and Schools
May 01, 2019 - The City of Oak Ridge Wellness Committee and Oak Ridge Schools Coordinated School Health are teaming up to host a Community Wellness Fair. The event will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in the Civic Center. read more »