One of the most iconic photographs from the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, TN features two rows of women sitting in front of imposingly large machines covered with meters and dials. Taken by the legendary photographer Ed Westcott, this picture captures a typical day for the “Calutron Girls,” the [...]
Way back in 1944, 26-year-old Richard Feynman took his very first airplane flight. His destination was a city that was not listed on any map; a city that was protected by gates with armed guards. Feynman was heading to Oak Ridge, TN, the top-secret location of the Clinton Engineer Works, [...]
John Hendrix is one of the most indelible characters in the history of Oak Ridge, TN. Considered a “mystic” by his neighbors in rural Anderson County, Hendrix had a number of visions in the early 1900s that were seemingly proven to be accurate by future events. Hendrix is most [...]
Oak Ridge, TN has a history unlike anywhere else in the world! Known as the “Secret City” during World War II, Oak Ridge was the epicenter of the Manhattan Project. To help you prepare for your visit to Oak Ridge, we are sharing three of our favorite stories from [...]