Oak Ridge
A community guide to Oak Ridge in Tennessee, the United States.
- Population
- 31,402 residents
- Region
- Tennessee
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 36.0104, -84.2696
Overview
Oak Ridge is a populated place in Tennessee, the United States. The community supports 31,402 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Tennessee. Its position within the broader regional network gives Oak Ridge a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
History
The history of Oak Ridge is bound up with the broader story of Tennessee. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Oak Ridge has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Geography and location
Oak Ridge sits at approximate coordinates 36.0104 latitude and -84.2696 longitude within Tennessee. The terrain and natural features around Oak Ridge reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Tennessee road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Economy and services
The economy of Oak Ridge reflects a mixed regional economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Tennessee. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Tennessee and the United States. Businesses based in Oak Ridge draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.