Oak Ridge Tennessee Map

About Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Oak Ridge is a locality in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 32,693. The population density is 145.3 people per km². Oak Ridge is located at 36.0104°N, 84.2696°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37830.

Oak Ridge unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, cloaked in the deep, verdant embrace of the Appalachian foothills. It lies 19.8 miles west of Knoxville, TN (from Knoxville, TN: bearing 280°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west-north-west of Karns. Here, the air, especially in the hushed hours before dawn, carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of pine needles and damp soil that seems to seep into the very bones of the place. The terrain, sculpted by ancient forces, presents a gentle, yet persistent, undulation, where broad valleys cradle streams that murmur secrets to the stones, and the forested ridges rise with a quiet dignity, their peaks often softened by a veil of mist that clings like a forgotten memory. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, does so in luminous shafts, illuminating patches of ferns and moss-covered rocks, lending the forest floor a cathedral-like stillness. The history of Oak Ridge is a story told in whispers of scientific endeavor and wartime urgency, a narrative woven into the fabric of its very existence. Born from the Manhattan Project, this locality once pulsed with a clandestine energy, its streets filled with scientists and workers drawn to a singular, world-altering purpose. The legacy of that era, though veiled, still resonates, a subtle undercurrent beneath the seemingly placid surface of everyday life. Today, Oak Ridge's economy, while still touched by its scientific heritage through research institutions and advanced manufacturing, has diversified, embracing a community spirit that values its natural surroundings and a pace that allows for quiet contemplation. The presence of the American Museum of Science and Energy serves as a tangible link to its past, a place where the echoes of innovation can be heard amidst the rustling leaves and the distant calls of birds.

About This Oak Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oak Ridge, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.010356, -84.269645. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Oak Ridge and Anderson County.

Detailed location data for Oak Ridge includes the ZIP code (37830), telephone area code (865), county seat of Anderson County (Clinton), and school district assignment (Oak Ridge City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Oak Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.