Everything Rocky Top is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Rocky Top.
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.
14 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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…
Imagine a valley transformed, a river tamed, and a region electrified – all thanks to this very spot. Norris Dam State Park marks the site of Norris Dam, a monumental project completed in 1936 by the Tennessee Valley…
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…
This massive dam was the first major project of the Tennessee Valley Authority, transforming the region and providing power to millions. In 1933, the Tennessee Valley Authority was created to bring economic development…
Pull over here a sec, because this unassuming town of Norris, Tennessee, has a fascinating backstory tied to one of the most ambitious projects in American history. Back in 1933, during the Great Depression, the…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Get ready to taxi down memory lane! This isn't just any old gas station; it's a 1930s airplane, grounded right here in Powell, Tennessee. Brothers Elmer and Henry Nickle built this quirky landmark back in 1930. Their…
Imagine escaping the hustle of early 1900s Knoxville in your own private garden oasis. That was the dream Arthur Savage realized here. Arthur Savage, an English immigrant, made his fortune manufacturing marble-cutting…
Ever wonder what happens when a successful businessman decides to make a house his personal statement? You're about to find out! The Ivan Racheff House started as a simple residence in 1902. But when Ivan Racheff,…