City to repave Melton Lake parking lot beginning June 12
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (June 6, 2023) – Beginning the week of June 12, 2023, Oak Ridge Recreation & Parks crews will begin repaving the Melton Lake Greenway parking lot located on Melton Lake Drive, just north of the intersection with Edgemoor Road.These renovations will result in increased ADA accessibility and a better-defined parking area. However, this means that from June 12 until the project’s completion, public access to this parking area will be closed and inaccessible to patrons.More parking will be
Oak Ridge Public Library East Wing Grand Reopening set for June 20
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (June 2, 2023) – The Oak Ridge Public Library (ORPL) is proud to announce it will hold the grand reopening of the library’s East Wing, which includes the brand-new Children’s Room and ADA bathrooms, next month.These projects were made possible through a combination of funding from the City of Oak Ridge, a Support Grant to Local Governments, and the Friends of Oak Ridge Public Library administering a bequest on behalf of Jerry Kinnamon.Jefferson Middle School art students created a mural for
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Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool Public Input Meeting set for June 13
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (June 2, 2023) – The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will hold its first public open house for the Outdoor Pool Renovation Project this month.On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 6 p.m., the public is invited to join us for a brief presentation at the Scarboro Community Center followed by an interactive open house.The open house is a chance for the consulting company working on the project, Kimley-Horn and Counsilman-Hunsaker, and staff at the City to hear public input involving the
SERVPRO Grand Opening Date Announced
Ribbon Cutting SERVPRO of West Knoxville SERVPRO of Northwest Knoxville SERVPRO of North Knoxville SERVPRO of Oak Ridge Wednesday, October 18th at 11:00 a.m. 3049 Horseshoe Bend Lane, Knoxville, TN 37931 [June 5, 2023] SERVPRO Team Cuthbertson is proud to announce the grand opening of its new location in West Knoxville and new jobs for Knox County. In Tennessee, there are 50 SERVPRO locations statewide with the SERVPRO international headquarters located in Gallatin, TN. SERVPRO employs over 500
Oak Ridge Fund for Achieving Community Excellence Announces Grant Opportunity
Fund is accepting proposals until June 15, 2023 Applications for grants from the Oak Ridge Fund for Achieving Community Excellence (ORFACE), an affiliate fund of East Tennessee Foundation (ETF), are now open. 501(c)(3) public charities, public educational institutions and units of government that are located in or serve residents of the city of Oak Ridge are strongly encouraged to submit proposals. Applications must be submitted online to ETF no later than June 15, 2023. Grant awards will
Foundation assembles campaign cabinet for largest capital project in Roane State history
Roane State Foundation is pleased to announce the members of its recently assembled campaign cabinet for the Knox Regional Health Science and Simulation Center project. The $75,000,000 facility will replace Roane State’s current Knox County Center for Health Sciences, relocating the campus to the 9000-block of Sherrill Boulevard and expanding it to approximately 130,000 square feet. TCAT Knoxville will also occupy space and offer select health science programs at the new campus. The State of Tennessee
Tim O’Brien, Po’ Ramblin to Kick-Off ORNL FCU’s 2023 Summer Sessions Concert Series in Oak Ridge on June 10
Oak Ridge, TN – Tim O’Brien will kick-off ORNL Federal Credit Union’s (ORNL FCU) Summer Sessions concert series in Oak Ridge on Saturday, June 10. Opening for Tim O’Brien will be the Po’ Ramblin Boys, who were a crowd favorite during the 2021 series. Nashville-based O’Brien, a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, is a lifelong devotee of bluegrass music with 40+ years in the industry. He started touring nationally in 1978 with Colorado bluegrass band Hot Rize and his songs “Walk
Over 380 Health & Eye Exams Provided to ORS Students Through Well Child Partnership
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – During the 2022-23 school year, through a partnership with Well Child, more than 380 health and eye exams were administered to students of Oak Ridge Schools at no cost to the student. Exams were given by licensed Well Child medical professionals on site at each school, minimizing time away from the classroom. The exams are integral in identifying health concerns and vision impairments in students, and this year’s 116 comprehensive eye exams resulted in 29 students receiving a pair of
YES! Go Travel Announces 2024 International Tours
Yes! Go Travel is excited to announce its lineup for its 2024 international tours. Each package deal can save hundreds off the list price, including airport shuttle, flights, and the land tour with a professional step-on tour guide. Group travel can save travelers 40% off the retail price if booked individually. Greece Island Hopper featuring Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini April 12 — April 22, 2024 • 11 Days • 13 Meals View Detailed Itineraryhttps://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1153946 Shades of
ORS Third Grade ELA Proficiency Improves Six Percentage Points
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Fifty-nine percent of third grade students in Oak Ridge Schools scored proficient on the spring 2023 English Language Arts (ELA) Tennessee Comprehensive Academic Program (TCAP), nearly 19 percentage points higher than the statewide proficiency level of 40 percent. This represents a six percent increase from the district’s 2022 spring scores.“We are thrilled with the growth we saw at the third grade level and know it is a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication of not only our
Roane State’s highest honor goes to Middle College student for first time in college history
For the first time in more than 50 years, a Roane State Middle College student has received the President’s Award, the college’s highest honor for students. Leah Cobble, 18, was announced as the winner during Roane State’s annual Awards Night held in late April on the flagship campus in Harriman. “I was beyond shocked when my name was called,” Cobble said. “Being so young, and the only Middle College student up on stage, I felt as if I didn’t have a chance. It’s an honor to be presented this award
Roane State welcomes new director of recruiting
Roane State has a new director of recruiting based at the college’s Oak Ridge campus. Stequita (Quita) Zerr started in the role this past March. She has been a community outreach professional for more than eight years with a rich background in career development. Her professional experience has spanned governmental organizations, post-secondary institutions, and multifamily housing management opportunities. But it was her desire to reconnect with students that ultimately led her to Roane State. “I
The 23rd Lavender Festival - Saturday, June 17
Oak Ridge - The 23rd Jackson Square Lavender Festival returns Jackson Square in just a few weeks. The Main Event is free to the public on Saturday, June 17, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lavender Festival was named "Best Festival" last year by the Middle East Tennessee Tourism Council. It is presented this year by the City of Oak Ridge, which will have a booth for information about living, working and playing in Oak Ridge. Since 1999, Lavender Festival has been held the third week of June, which is when the lavender
Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool to reopen May 26
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (May 11, 2023) – The Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool opens for the season beginning Memorial Day weekend.The pool will be open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 30.Beginning May 31, summer hours will be in effect. Public swim is Monday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m., Wednesday nights from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The pool will also be open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to noon for 100M lap swim.As a reminder, areas of the
