Explore Oak Ridge

Saturday is rollin' around, and that means that the Oak Ridge Farmers' Market is too! Stop by Jackson Square from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM this Saturday to stock up on fresh local produce, grab a yummy treat, or just to say hi to your neighbors. See you there!

The 7th annual Cars for Canines event is just a few months away! Mark your calenders for a day full of cool cars, great food, and live music. All proceeds will go to the Friends of Oak Ridge Animal Shelter and Anderson County Humane Society, so you can have fun while also helping a furry friend find their forever home.

📆 August 22, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍Melton Lake Park

Interested in becoming a vendor? We have limited spots left! Email [email protected] to learn more.

The Flatwater Tales Festival is only 2 days away! Happening on June 5th and 6th, this event will be packed full of incredible talent, stories, music, and more, and it's not one to miss. For more information, visit flatwatertales.com.

Join the UT Arboretum Society and co-sponsors this Friday for an exciting evening with wildlife veterinarian Dr. Matt Allender. From the forests of Oak Ridge to the coast of Peru, Dr. Allender has seen it all and is sharing his stories and experiences! He will be speaking in the City Room at Roane State on June 5th from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Reserve your free seat now: https://utarboretumsociety.org/programs/

Have you been to the Oak Ridge Farmers' Market in Jackson Square this season? Stop in between 8:00am and 12:00pm on Saturdays for community-grown fruits and veggies, delicious treats, maker goods, and more!

Surprise! 🎙️ Tomorrow, EOR President Katy Watt and Katie the Calutron Girl are taking over the airwaves. Tune in to WIMZ and B97.5 at 6:30 to hear their interview, or catch it anytime after on East Tennessee Now at omny.fm/shows/east-tennessee-now.

Get ready, Oak Ridge, because the Flatwater Tales storytelling festival is just a few days away! Happening on June 5th and 6th at the Oak Ridge Conference Center, this year's lineup features storytellers Bil Lepp, Elizabeth Ellis, Shelia Arnold, Josh Goforth, AND a special appearance from the Oak Ridge Chorus. Check out the events page on our website or visit flatwatertales.com for more information on our wonderful lineup, the storytelling schedules, and more!

Join the Oak Ridge Community Band at A.K. Bissell Park on May 24th from 7:00pm - 8:30pm for their Memorial Day Concert featuring patriotic tunes to honor this special day.