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mountains and ATV riders. Windrock Park, the largest privately owned off-road park in the country is nestled in the mountains in Oliver Springs. Renovations in the downtown area are currently underway and will bring a new revitalization to the area. Rocky Top – The City of Rocky Top, formerly known as Lake City, changed its name in June 2014 to increase economic growth and tourism. Rocky Top offers direct access to Norris Lake, Norris Dam State Park and Windrock Park. The Coal Creek Miners Museum in Rocky Top tells the history of coal mining in the area including the Coal Creek War, the Fraterville Mine Disaster and the Cross Mountain Mine Disaster. Rocky Top is excited about their bright future while preserving their proud past. Quality of Life Largest employers include 3M, Aisin Automotive, Carlstar Group, Clayton Homes-Appalachian Division, Duraline, Eagle Bend Manufacturing, GEON, Leidos, MAG-USA, Northrup Grumman, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pharma Packaging Solutions, Protomet, SAIC, Shawmut, SL Tennessee, Techmer PM and Y-12 National Security Complex. Outdoor recreation is available at the county’s multiple parks, miles of greenways and hiking trails, Wildlife Management Area, Windrock Park, Little Ponderosa Zoo & Rescue, the Pellissippi and Oak Ridge Rowing Associations, Centennial Golf Course, the University of Tennessee Arboretum, Norris Dam State Park and Norris Lake with 800 miles of shoreline, 22 marinas and resorts. Aspire Park, a 450-acre multi-amenity park, is under construction south of Clinton’s downtown area with a completion date early 2023. Cultural opportunities abound with the American Museum of Science and Energy, Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge, Green McAdoo Cultural Center, Lenoir Museum, Norris Museum, Oak Ridge Art Center and Community Playhouse, Oak Ridge Civic Ballet, Oak Ridge Symphony, and The Museum of Appalachia, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. New housing developments are underway throughout the county, offering modern, affordable housing options. With housing costs below the national average, affordable utilities, and easy commutes to work, Anderson County is a great place to work, learn, play, and call home!
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