Tag Archives: City of Oak Ridge

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (April 26, 2021) – The citywide brush pickup program will begin Monday, May 10, 2021. Tree limbs and bagged yard clippings/leaves will be picked up. City collection efforts will follow the accompanying schedule as closely as possible. The proposed schedule is a general guide and can vary …

Lauren Gray OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (April 20, 2021) – The Community Development Department is excited to announce that CityView, a new online connection for residents and builders, will be launching this May. “The new system will make it much easier for our residents and builders to apply for and track …

By Lauren Gray OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (April 21, 2021) – Oak Ridge Firefighter Shay West has been promoted to Station 1 ‘B Shift’ Captain. West began his career with the Oak Ridge Fire Department (ORFD) as a Firefighter/Engineer in January 2014. He takes over for Ray Burney, who was promoted …

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (March 16, 2021) – The City of Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will partially close Melton Lake Greenway during the Dogwood Junior Championship Regatta on Saturday, April 24 until Sunday, April 25 at 4 p.m. The closure is to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, with …

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (April 15, 2021) – The City of Oak Ridge Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to promote “Slow Down Tennessee”. From April 16 to April 30, Oak Ridge Police will increase education, awareness, and enforcement efforts to help reduce speeding-related crashes, injuries, …

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (April 12, 2021) – Oak Ridge Public Works crews will be detouring traffic on Florida Avenue while conducting asphalt repairs between Tucker Road and East Tennessee Avenue this week. Traffic will be detoured onto Tucker Road to allow traffic to continue onto Oak Ridge Turnpike. This work …

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (March 17, 2021) – The citywide household trash pickup program will begin Monday, April 5, 2021. Household rubbish, old appliances, and minor remodeling materials will be picked up. City collection efforts will follow the accompanying schedule as closely as possible. Residents have always been very cooperative and …

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (March 5, 2021) – Due to confusion caused by incomplete information issued by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), City of Oak Ridge leaders would like to make sure it’s clear that the $57.5 million contract the agency executed with Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) for uranium purification …

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (March 4, 2021) – The City of Oak Ridge is proud to announce Electric Director Jack Suggs has been promoted to Deputy City Manager. Suggs’ transition will allow for the internal growth of some of the City’s potential leaders, most immediately in the Electric Department. Ardo Ba, …

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (March 3, 2021) – The City of Oak Ridge, in partnership with the Oak Ridge Rowing Association, will host the 2021 Oak Ridge Louisville Cardinal Invitational Regatta on March 13 and 14, 2021. This invitation-only event brings elite college Women’s rowing teams to compete in one of …