Oak Ridge Hosts Energy Communities Alliance Meeting
Aug 30, 2019 - The City of Oak Ridge was proud to host visitors from across the country as part of the recent Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) Peer Exchange focused on the continued implementation of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. read more »
SAVE THE DATE: Fire & Crime Prevention Celebration 2019
Aug 28, 2019 - The Oak Ridge Fire and Police Departments, in partnership with the Neighborhood Watch Program, are in the planning stages for this year’s Fire & Crime Prevention Celebration. The date has been set for Saturday, October 26. read more »
14th Annual Memory Magic Scrapbook Event
Aug 26, 2019 - The City of Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department is sponsoring the 14th Annual Memory Magic Scrapbook event at the Oak Ridge Civic Center on September 20 and 21, 2019. Registration is already underway. read more »
Oak Ridge Public Library Announces Change in Hours
Aug 26, 2019 - The Oak Ridge Public Library has announced a change in operating hours that is set to begin September 3. With these new operating hours, the library will be able to re-establish full reference services. read more »
NOTICE: Cedar Hill Playground Temporarily Closed
Aug 23, 2019 - The City of Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department has temporarily closed Cedar Hill Playground due to a tree hazard. The playground will remain closed until crews are able to fully address the situation. read more »
Notification of On-Street Parking Closure: Virginia Road
Aug 23, 2019 - The City of Oak Ridge Public Works Department has announced that on-street parking areas along the 100-300 blocks of Virginia Road will be closed on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, to allow crews to conduct tree trimming. read more »
Mayor Responds to Residency Requirement for Senior School Administrators
Aug 23, 2019 - In a letter addressed to Board of Education Chairman Keys Fillauer dated August 22, 2019, Oak Ridge Mayor Warren Gooch responded to the possible elimination of a residency requirement for senior administrators in Oak Ridge Schools. read more »
City’s Youth Advisory Board Kicks Off Another Year
Aug 22, 2019 - On August 14, the newly appointed members of the Youth Advisory Board attended their first meeting of the 2019-2020 term of office. The YAB serves as a liaison between City Council and the youth of the community. read more »
Waste Connections Suspends Glass Recycling
Aug 20, 2019 - The Oak Ridge Public Works Department has received notice from Waste Connections of Tennessee that glass will no longer be accepted for recycling at the Convenience Center in Oak Ridge. The last day glass will be accepted will be August 29. read more »
Blankenship Field Now Open for Public Use
Aug 20, 2019 - The Recreation and Parks Department and Oak Ridge Schools have announced that Blankenship field and walking track are open for public use. Public use is permitted from sunup to sundown, except when the field is reserved. read more »
City Requests Community Input for ADA Improvements
Aug 20, 2019 - The City of Oak Ridge is requesting feedback as part of the Public Works Department’s ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Transition Plan. The survey asks for information about experiences accessing City facilities, parks, or programs. read more »
Notice of Public Parking Lot Closure for Maintenance
Aug 15, 2019 - The City of Oak Ridge Public Works Department is advising the community about a maintenance and clean-up project scheduled for Saturday, August 17, 2019, in the public parking lot at the corner of Central and Tennessee Avenues. read more »
Learn to “Outsmart the Scammers” at Oak Ridge Public Library
Aug 15, 2019 - The Oak Ridge Public Library will host a lunch and learn program next week called “You Have the Power to Outsmart the Scammers” as part of World Wise Wednesdays. The presentation is scheduled for August 21 from noon until 1 p.m. read more »
August Art Display at Oak Ridge Public Library
Aug 14, 2019 - An exciting art collection is on display for the remainder of the month of August at the Oak Ridge Public Library, featuring black and white drawings and color paintings by artist Sharon McFadden. read more »
Oak Ridge Wins Sister Cities International Innovation Award
Aug 13, 2019 - The City of Oak Ridge has won the Sister Cities International 2019 Innovation Award for Arts and Culture for a community with a population of 25,001-100,000. The award honors the International Friendship Bell Peace Pavilion Project. read more »
Volunteers Needed for MyRide Oak Ridge Senior Transportation Program
Aug 12, 2019 - The MyRide Oak Ridge Senior Transportation Program is hosting its third Volunteer Driver Information and Training Session on Saturday, August 17, at the Oak Ridge Senior Center. A light lunch will be provided. read more »
4th Annual Puppy Pool Party Set for August 18
Aug 09, 2019 - The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will once again host a Puppy Pool Party after the City’s Outdoor Pool closes for the season. The last day for open swim will be August 17. The puppy pool party will take place on Sunday, August 18. read more »
City-Sponsored Volleyball Clinics Begin August 6
Aug 01, 2019 - The City of Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department is partnering with certified instructor David Bowman to provide volleyball clinics for local students. The program begins Tuesday, August 6, but students may join at any time. read more »
Try Tai Chi with the Oak Ridge Senior Center
Aug 01, 2019 - The Oak Ridge Senior Center and the Tennessee branch of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA will hold an open house at the Civic Center on Monday, August 5, in advance of beginner Tai Chi classes starting August 7. read more »