Explore Oak Ridge

Frank Murphy interviews Katy Watt, president of Explore Oak Ridge, and actress Kadi Brazil, who portrays Katie the Calutron Girl in promotional videos for Explore Oak Ridge. Several of the videos are dedicated to the Manhattan Project National Historical Park, which was established in 2015 on the sites of three formerly secret communities located in Hanford, Washington; Los Alamos, New Mexico; and Oak Ridge, Tennessee.  Explore Oak Ridge maintains a calendar of upcoming events and festivals at https://exploreoakridge.com/  On Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., the Oak Ridge Community Band presents its annual Memorial Day concert in A.K. Bissell Park.  The Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival takes place on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, 2026. The 26th annual Lavender Festival will be in Jackson Square on Saturday, June 20, 2026.  On July 4, 2026, the Oak Ridge Community Band will perform in A.K. Bissell Park starting at 7:30 p.m. A fireworks display will be launched from the property of Oak Ridge High School starting about 9:45 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.