There’s something special about summer evenings in Oak Ridge. As July approaches, neighborhoods throughout the area begin preparing for cookouts, patriotic gatherings, lake days, and community celebrations that bring families together year after year. From evenings spent near Melton Hill Lake to fireworks celebrations around A.K. Bissell Park, Independence Day in East Tennessee has a way of feeling both nostalgic and exciting at the same time. This year’s Fourth of July feels ...
Spring in Oak Ridge means more afternoons spent outside enjoying the warmer weather and East Tennessee scenery. Families head to Melton Hill Park for lakeside walks, hikers explore nearby Haw Ridge Park, and cyclists take advantage of the region’s beautiful greenways and trails. While outdoor season is one of the best parts of living in Oak Ridge, it also marks the return of tick season across Tennessee. Ticks become especially active throughout East Tennessee ...
