Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oak Ridge

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 What TVA’s new Clinch River reactor permit could mean for Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge, Tennessee Patch AM: a 5 min read

Cheers Oak Ridge! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What TVA’s new Clinch River reactor permit could mean for Oak Ridge
  • What Saskatchewan’s nuclear plan means for Oak Ridge’s Clinch River project
  • Oak Ridge remembers community volunteer and Playhouse mainstay Reeva Abraham

Also on today's calendar: Trivia Night at The Greens and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

From our Partner
Today's Oak Ridge Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile - America's Best Mobile Network, according to Ookla Speedtest. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Oak Ridge Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Oak Ridge. Advertisement

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 73, low: 61.
  • Monday: Less humid with plenty of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• TVA Gets NRC Construction Permit for 300 MWe SMR at Clinch River Site (energycentral.com) — Oak Ridge’s Clinch River site has received a fast-tracked federal construction permit for TVA’s planned 300-megawatt small modular reactor, marking a major step for nuclear development in the region. While fuel loading is still years away and an operating license is required, the project could eventually influence local power supply, jobs, and the city’s longstanding nuclear industry role.
   

• Saskatchewan Sets 2,600-Megawatt Nuclear Power Goal for 2050 With Plans for Two Large Reactors (natureworldnews.com) — Saskatchewan has set a long-term goal for 2,600 megawatts of nuclear power by 2050, including new large reactors and a small modular reactor project. For Oak Ridge residents, the plan highlights how TVA’s proposed BWRX-300 at Clinch River fits into a broader North American push for small modular reactors, potentially reinforcing the city’s role in next-generation nuclear development and expertise.
   

• Reeva Swidler Abraham, Oak Ridge (bbbtv12.com) — Longtime Oak Ridge resident Reeva Swidler Abraham, a beloved volunteer and fixture at the Oak Ridge Playhouse and ORICL, has passed away at 88. Her family invites friends to a funeral service this afternoon at 3 p.m. at Mott-McKamey Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at Beth EL Cemetery, and suggests memorial donations to the Oak Ridge Playhouse in her honor.
   

📸 Around Oak Ridge

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Ridge

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Oak Ridge Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday October 3
  • Walk to End Alzheimer's - Knoxville
    Farragut West Knox Chamber Zoo Knoxville 3500 Zoo Knoxville Drive Knoxville, TN 37914
    12:00 pm
  • Hops for Hounds Beer Festival →
    Hops & Hounds, 317 Belgrade Rd, Oak Ridge
    3:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our fire and police departments are so excited for our annual Halloween event, so you should be too!
    There will be lots of vendors, food trucks, and activities going on. You do not want to miss this! Thursday, October 22, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in A.K… (Nextdoor )
  • I finally tried Off Road Diner and Dogs.
    305 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN. I had a Texas Dog (hotdog/chili/cheese/jalapenos). Next visit I want to try the brisket. I went looking for it… (Nextdoor Willow Brook)
  • Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Oak Ridge. Apply here.
  • Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time in Oak Ridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Ridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Farragut

Clinton

Ok Oak Ridge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oak Ridge

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oak Ridge

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.