City of Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool opening June 15 with COVID-19 changes
May 22, 2020 - The City of Oak Ridge will reopen its outdoor pool for the season beginning June 15 with some COVID-sensitive measures. read more »
Oak Ridge Waste Connections Convenience Center to close for Memorial Day
May 21, 2020 - The Waste Connections Convenience Center on Warehouse Road will be closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. read more »
U.S. Attorney J. Douglas Overbey announces $36,437 award for City of Oak Ridge to address COVID-19 pandemic in Tennessee
May 20, 2020 - U.S. Attorney J. Douglas Overbey of the Eastern District of Tennessee today announced that the City of Oak Ridge received $36,437 in Department of Justice grants to respond to the public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19. read more »
An important update from the City Manager on coronavirus (COVID-19)
May 18, 2020 - The public health situation is rapidly changing, here are the latest updates affecting city facilities. read more »
Oak Ridge Public Library begins curbside pickup
May 18, 2020 - Oak Ridge Public Library is pleased to announce that beginning May 18, the library will offer curbside pickup of library materials. read more »
City of Oak Ridge now accepting applications for 2020-21 Youth Advisory Board
May 15, 2020 - The City of Oak Ridge is currently accepting applications for board members of the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) for the 2020-21 school year. The selection of board members will take place during the July meeting of City Council. read more »
Paint the Town with Chalk set for May 23
May 15, 2020 - The City of Oak Ridge is inviting everyone out to watch on May 23, 2020 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., as we “Paint the Town with Chalk”! read more »
COVID-19 doesn't stop Oak Ridge Electric linemen from training
May 15, 2020 - Once a year, Oak Ridge Electric linemen re-certify in 'Pole Top Rescue' and 'Bucket Rescue'. On Tuesday, May 12, linemen put their skills to the test at the Central Service Complex. read more »
ORPD to celebrate National Police Week with Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony, virtual 5K
May 15, 2020 - As part of the week-long observance, the department will host a virtual Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony on Friday, May 15, and a virtual 5K to honor law enforcement personnel. read more »
Tree removal to temporarily close north entrance to Oak Ridge Municipal Building beginning May 18, detour in place
May 15, 2020 - The north entry to the Oak Ridge Municipal Building near the Court Public Safety side and the Utilities Business Office drop box will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, May 18, for two to three days to remove a very large oak tree. read more »
Free COVID-19 testing available at Anderson County Health Department
May 14, 2020 - Testing takes place Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. read more »
Oak Ridge City Court to reopen May 11 with COVID-19 precautions
May 08, 2020 - City of Oak Ridge in-person court proceedings will resume May 11 with some precautions due to COVID-19. read more »
Donations needed for annual Graduation Celebration
May 07, 2020 - If you’d like to help with this, you can donate gift cards (in increments of $10), cash or check. You can also donate via credit card at graduationcelebration.org/donate. read more »
City of Oak Ridge to host virtual City Council meeting on May 11
May 07, 2020 - The City of Oak Ridge’s regular City Council meeting set for Monday, May 11, at 7 p.m. will be conducted with Councilmembers participating electronically through video and audio conferencing and will be streamed live on the city’s website and broadcast simultaneously on Comcast Channel 12. read more »
DOE reopens Clark Center Park
May 05, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) reopened Clark Center Park located on the DOE federal Oak Ridge Reservation in Oak Ridge on May 1. read more »
TVA helping businesses through COVID-19
May 01, 2020 - As businesses adjust their operations to address COVID-19, the Tennessee Valley Authority has put together resources to help you manage your building’s energy systems. read more »
Waste Connections to return to accepting bulk items, brush in May
May 01, 2020 - The Waste Connections Convenience Center located at 400 Warehouse Road will begin accepting bulk items again next week and will accept brush and yard waste in mid-May. read more »