Everything Petros is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Petros.
One of three secret cities built for the Manhattan Project, Oak Ridge enriched the uranium used in the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in August 1945.
15 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Ever seen a hospital that looks like a castle? This is it! Dr. Fred Stone Sr. Hospital isn't your typical medical building. Its quirky design reflects the unique story of the doctor who built it. Dr. Fred Stone Sr., a…
One of three secret cities built for the Manhattan Project, Oak Ridge enriched the uranium used in the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in August 1945.
This unassuming spot played a pivotal role in shaping the modern world. During World War II, Los Alamos was chosen as a secret research site for the Manhattan Project, the U.S. effort to develop the atomic bomb. Under…
Standing here, you're at the heart of what was once the bustling community of Wheat. Today, only the George Jones Memorial Baptist Church, known as the 'Wheat Church,' remains. Founded in 1854, the church started as…
Welcome to Oak Ridge, a place that vanished from maps and then reappeared with a secret. During World War II, this entire town was constructed in secrecy as part of the Manhattan Project, the top-secret effort to…
Believe it or not, this unassuming area played a crucial role in ending World War II. The Clinton Engineer Works, or CEW, was the super-secret production facility for the Manhattan Project. During the war, starting in…
Pull over for a second! This unassuming building, the Alexander Inn, played a surprisingly important role in world history. During World War II, Oak Ridge was built from scratch as part of the top-secret Manhattan…
Pull over here for a second; you're looking at a crucial stepping stone in the creation of the atomic bomb. This is the site of the X-10 Graphite Reactor. During World War II, in 1943, the U.S. government secretly…
This quiet spot holds a tragic memory: a coal mine explosion that claimed dozens of lives. On December 9, 1911, a massive explosion ripped through the Cross Mountain Mine near Briceville. The disaster was triggered by a…
This unassuming church was once the heart of a boomtown, fueled by the sweat and toil of coal miners. Built in 1887, the Briceville Community Church served as a vital center for the residents of Coal Creek Valley. As…
Stop here and you're looking at a piece of Tennessee history: one of only six antebellum courthouses still standing in the state. This courthouse replaced the original brick structure built way back in 1803. The Roane…
This unassuming spot marks the site of one of America's worst mining tragedies. Over 200 men lost their lives in the Fraterville Mine disaster. On May 19, 1902, a devastating explosion ripped through the Fraterville…
This dam isn't just concrete and water; it's a key piece of the Tennessee Valley's story. Back in the early 1960s, the Tennessee Valley Authority, or TVA, built Melton Hill Dam to make the Clinch River navigable all the…
This unassuming spot was once a crucial intersection between cultures, a place where the fate of the early American frontier was negotiated. In 1797, the United States government established Fort Southwest Point here,…
You're near a place that claims to be the oldest continuously operating Restoration Movement church in Tennessee! Back in 1812, a group of folks formed a Christian congregation here, committed to a simple,…