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Train rides resume in Oak Ridge

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Southern Appalachian Railway Museum

SARM offers spring colors, Easter dinner trains

Southern Appalachia Railway Museum, or SARM, kicks off its 2014 excursion train schedule in Oak Ridge with one-hour Spring Colors trips and an Easter Weekend dinner train for April.

The narrated one-hour Spring Colors train rides will depart at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, and Saturday, April 19. Ticket prices are $19 for adults and $15 for children three through 12. Popcorn, refreshments and railroad souvenirs will be available in the train’s commissary car. During the rides, a short narrative will describe the historic Manhattan Project and the historical significance of the railroad that served it. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling the museum at (865) 241-2140. [Read more…]

What’s happening in Oak Ridge from March 28-April 2

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Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge starting Friday, March 7, and continuing through March 12.

This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau. [Read more…]

Spotlight: Oak Ridge welcomes travel writer tour

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Travel Writers at ORNL Wall of Flags

Travel writers take a break at the Wall of Flags at ORNL that features flags for all home countries of current employees. Pictured left to right, front row, are Tori Cuddy, Lisa Sonne, Scott Cochran, Tricia Szulewski, and Clement Salvadori; and, second row, Nicole Elliott and Wayne Newton. (Photos courtesy ORCVB)

North American journalists experience adventure in America’s Secret City

Travel writers from across North America were in Oak Ridge on Thursday, researching interesting stories to help promote tourism to the area. With a focus on outdoor adventure and heritage tourism, the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development partnered with the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with surrounding tourism organizations, to host the group.

The team of 17 journalists spent the first day of spring with local experts in heritage tourism and outdoor recreation. Each writer had the opportunity to ask many questions while experiencing both the natural beauty of Oak Ridge and the importance the city plays in scientific and technological discovery. Due to the excellent presentations given at each of the stops on the tour, all journalists left with a newfound love and appreciation for the exciting tourism opportunities Oak Ridge has to offer.

“Working with our partners in the capital and around East Tennessee helps Oak Ridge leverage our exposure in larger markets and reach out to broader audiences,” said Katy Brown, executive director of the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We rely heavily on our tourism partners in Oak Ridge as we roll out the red carpet for these visiting writers.” [Read more…]

What’s happening in Oak Ridge from March 7-12

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Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge starting Friday, March 7, and continuing through March 12.

This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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What’s happening in Oak Ridge from Feb. 27-March 5

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Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge starting Thursday, Feb. 27, and continuing through March 5.

This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau. [Read more…]

What’s happening in Oak Ridge from Feb. 21-26

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Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge starting Friday, Feb. 21, and continuing through Feb. 26.

This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau. [Read more…]

What’s happening Oak Ridge from Jan. 19-22

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Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge starting Thursday, Dec. 19, and continuing through Dec. 25, Christmas Day.

This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau. [Read more…]

What’s happening in Oak Ridge from Dec. 19-25

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Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge starting Thursday, Dec. 19, and continuing through Dec. 25, Christmas Day.

This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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What’s happening in Oak Ridge from Dec. 12-18

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Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge starting Thursday, Dec. 12, and continuing through Dec. 18.

This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau: [Read more…]

What’s happening in Oak Ridge from Dec. 5-11

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Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge starting Thursday, Dec. 5, and continuing through Dec. 11.

This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau: [Read more…]

What’s happening in Oak Ridge from Nov. 28-Dec. 4

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Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge starting Friday, Nov. 22, and continuing through Nov. 27.

This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau: [Read more…]

What’s happening in Oak Ridge from Nov. 22-27

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Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge starting Friday, Nov. 22, and continuing through Nov. 27.

This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau: [Read more…]