Oak Ridge

ANDERSON COUNTY

Anderson County, located in East Tennessee, was established in 1801, from parts of Knox and Grainger Counties. The county is named after Tennessee Senator Joseph Anderson (1757-1837), U.S. Senator, Judge of the Superior Court of the Territory South of the River Ohio (later Tennessee) and U.S. Comptroller of the Treasury. Anderson County is rich in history and tradition from early American Appalachia to the frontiers of science, energy, research, and development. As diverse as the county’s history so are its five incorporated municipalities and numerous small communities.

Clinton – As the county seat of Anderson County, Clinton is just 15 minutes from Knoxville and sits along the Clinch River. From 1895 to 1936 Clinton was home to the fresh-water pearling industry. Clinton has an abundance of small-town charm with modern amenities. From fun festivals to local attractions, there are always fun things to do. Clinton was recently named Tennessee’s best place to raise kids, offering affordable housing and an outstanding school system. Thriving business development continues at the I-75 exit and currently over 6,000 people are employed in the city’s three industrial parks. Clinton is known as an antique mecca with a downtown district packed full of antique and specialty shops. The City of Clinton provides excellent public service through fire, public works, and parks and recreation. Norris – Originally planned as a model community in 1933 to house employees of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), building the first TVA dam, Norris. The city of Norris has been listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places since 1975. The city’s design had two primary goals: to facilitate community interaction and to integrate green space. Sidewalks line all the streets and shared common areas are designed for recreation. Luscious green spaces surround the city with an abundance of wildlife. Located within the city is the Norris Watershed consisting of 2,400 acres of land used for public recreation featuring some of the best hiking and biking trails in East Tennessee.

Oak Ridge – The largest area in Anderson County, Oak Ridge has a total population of 30,000. Oak Ridge offers top-rated STEM schools, year-round farmers markets, an extensive park and greenway system. Also known as the Secret City, Oak Ridge is home to the Manhattan Project National Historical Park that tells the role Oak Ridge played during World War II. You will find no shortage of shopping and dining options in Oak Ridge. The Main Street development provides numerous retail options, and more are on the way. Diverse housing options are also available in Oak Ridge.

Oliver Springs – The area around Oliver Springs was once used by Native Americans as a hunting ground and campsite. Natural mineral springs and abundant wildlife on Windrock Mountain encouraged Native Americans to stay. The springs, whose reputation lasted until the 20th century were called Tahhah-lehaha, which means “healing waters” in the Cherokee language. In the late 1990s, the movie October Sky was filmed in the community. Currently the local economy centers on