Oak Ridgers have heavy hearts today, as the news of the passing of Ed Westcott made the headlines. According to the Knoxville News Sentinel, Westcott passed peacefully around 7 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2019. Westcott turned 97 years old on January 20, and he had an incredible life being [...]
We are excited to announce that a brand new attraction is now open in Oak Ridge, TN! The Oak Ridge History Museum launched in September to fill a niche in the Secret City’s museum scene. While the popular American Museum of Science and Energy tells the story of the Manhattan [...]
Introduced to Oak Ridge around a quarter of a century ago, the Internal Friendship Bell is one of the Secret City’s most beloved landmarks. We are excited to report that the Friendship Bell now has a brand new home in A.K. Bissell Park! Last month, the Secret City officially dedicated [...]
We’re excited to report that one of the most popular attractions in Oak Ridge, TN is getting a makeover! This fall, the American Museum of Science and Energy will move into a brand new building in the heart of the Secret City. The redesigned Oak Ridge science museum will [...]
If you think the summer weather is hot where you live, you should talk to one of the NASA scientists working on the Parker Solar Probe. This unmanned spacecraft is gearing up to boldly go where no probe has gone before: the sun. Set to launch on August 11, [...]
When USA Today set out to profile the 51 best pizza restaurants in America (one for each state and the District of Columbia), there was one obvious choice for Tennessee: Big Ed’s Pizza. Located right here in Oak Ridge, Big Ed’s has become a can’t-miss destination for anyone traveling to [...]
Dining al fresco is one of our favorite things to do when the weather gets warm in Oak Ridge, Tennessee! What could be better than savoring a delicious meal as you soak up the sunshine with your friends or family? To help you make the most of your next trip [...]
We’re excited to report that Oak Ridge, TN is now home to the fastest supercomputer in the entire world! This June, Oak Ridge National Laboratory officially launched Summit, a $200 million supercomputer that will revolutionize research in astrophysics, energy, healthcare, and other scientific fields. Summit has unseated Sunway TaihuLight, the [...]