City of Oak Ridge Government

10/17/2026

Alcohol impairs thinking, reasoning, and muscle coordination, and increases drowsiness. All of these things factor into one’s ability to drive safely—and to make plans.

Have a plan to get home before alcohol gets in the way.

10/16/2026

🖤🐾 BLACK FRIDAY? MORE LIKE BLACK FUR-DAY! 🐾🖤

Kali has a deal you DON’T want to miss! 😻 All black dogs and cats are 50% OFF their regular adoption fees — EVERY FRIDAY! 🎉 That’s right… HALF-OFF your new best friend! 🐶🐱🖤

Come meet your perfect match at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter and let a little extra love (and a little less adoption fee 😉) into your life!

🖤 Every Friday is Black Friday at ORAS! 🖤

See all our available animals here:
oakridgetn.gov/adopt

📍 Oak Ridge Animal Shelter
395 Belgrade Rd, Oak Ridge
⏰ Tuesday–Saturday | 12–6 PM
💻 Apply to adopt: oakridgetn.gov/ORASadopt

10/16/2026

The 𝟰𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 is coming up!

Join us 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟱:𝟯𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟴 𝗣𝗠 for an evening full of Halloween fun for the whole family.

The City of Oak Ridge is excited to continue this annual tradition and celebrate another year with our community. We hope to see you there!



For more information, visit: https://oakridgetn.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/270

10/15/2026

Household bulk pickup reminder! Crews are working through week 2 of the schedule!

Just a reminder that brush and yard waste will 𝗻𝗼𝘁 be picked up at this time. A full schedule can be found at oakridgetn.gov/bulkpickup.

🍂 Starting next month, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗳 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. A schedule will be published at oakridgetn.gov/leafpickup.

10/15/2026

𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘: The Oak Ridge City Council Work Session originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, has been rescheduled for 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲, 𝗮𝘁 𝟳 𝗽.𝗺.

The meeting will take place in the City Council Chambers/Courtroom at the Oak Ridge Municipal Building.

Please note the meeting is 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟳 𝗽.𝗺., 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝟲 𝗽.𝗺. 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲.

More Info: https://ayrs.io/EzOosr

10/15/2026

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Andria Brucks has volunteered at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter for a little over 3.5 years. She moved here from California 4 years ago and could not wait to get connected with the shelter!

Her extreme love for dogs is what motivated her to really get involved. From time to time, she will foster the shelter dogs. Her favorite part of volunteering is loving on the dogs. She also values learning each animal’s story and understanding what brought them to the shelter, recognizing that none of them is there by choice.

She wants to show these animals that not all humans are bad and wants them to know they are loved and not forgotten. Thank you, Andria!🐾

Learn more about all of our amazing volunteers: https://www.oakridgetn.gov/498/Get-to-know-our-Volunteers

Adopt a pet or find out how to volunteer or foster: oakridgetn.gov/animalshelter

10/15/2026

It is time for our 44th annual Halloween party! On Thursday, October 22, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., the Oak Ridge Recreation Center is hosting this event in A.K. Bissell Park.

There will be a pumpkin patch, hayrides, costume contest, and trick-or-treating. Food trucks will return selling varieties of foods and drinks!👻🎃

Please visit, orrecparks.oakridgetn.gov for more information.

10/15/2026

Looking for ways to get more involved in Oak Ridge? Check out the new “𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱” section on the City’s website under Elections!

Cit Councilmember 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 shares helpful tips for residents interested in serving on a City Board or Commission. From completing a thoughtful application and highlighting relevant experience to staying informed about City issues and communicating your interest, the new resource offers guidance on how to prepare for the application process.

This section also encourages residents to be original in their applications, learn about the Boards and Commissions they are interested in, and keep trying if they aren't selected the first time.

There are many opportunities to get involved and make a difference in our community!

For more information, visit: https://oakridgetn.gov/505/What-It-Takes-to-Get-Elected

10/15/2026

PAVING AND MILLING: Keep up with the roadwork happening in Oak Ridge this month!

All roads will remain open during milling operations, with lane closures as needed. Drivers should use caution when traveling through work zones and be prepared for temporary traffic impacts. Rogers Group will coordinate traffic control, with assistance from the City as needed.

The City of Oak Ridge is continuing several street paving and milling projects across the City this month.All roads will remain open during milling operations, with lane closures as needed. Drivers sh

10/15/2026

Kids move more slowly and less predictably, so they need more time to cross the street. Be especially cautious and alert for children on residential streets, near parks and playgrounds, and in school zones.