Oak Ridge’s best local businesses

The 104 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Oct 9

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104 businesses across 10 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants33 places · newest: 201 Café and Wine Bar, Aug 27
• 02Beauty18 places · newest: Backstage Salon, Aug 27
• 03Shopping13 places · newest: bealls, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment4 places · newest: Centennial Golf Course, Aug 27
• 05Bakeries & Sweets5 places · newest: Dunkin', Aug 27
• 06Health & Wellness8 places · newest: Armor Gym-Oak Ridge, Aug 27
• 07Arts & Culture4 places · newest: Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, Aug 27
• 08Home & Garden6 places · newest: Erin's Meadow Herb Farm, Aug 27
• 09Parks & Outdoors3 places · newest: Horizon Center Greenway, Aug 27
• 10Cafes3 places · newest: Calamity’s Coffee Jackson Square, Aug 27

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• Brewskis Oak Ridge

  Nightlife

  Brewskis Oak Ridge is the spot for craft beers and proper cocktails, mixed by people who care. The vibe stays polished without being…

  144 Randolph Rd · brewskis-oak-ridge.edan.io ↗

• Crimson Curiosities: Bookshop and Oddities

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Crimson Curiosities: Bookshop and Oddities is a locally run haunt for readers who like their fiction a touch gothic and their shelves a…

  1167 Oak Ridge Turnpike · crimsoncultbooks.com ↗

• Gently Uses Clothes

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  For thrifty treasure hunting that feels curated, Carol's Gently Used Clothing & Accessories turns over finds for men, women, and kids, plus…

  136 Bus Terminal Rd · carolsgentlyused.com ↗

• PetSmart

  Pets

  Chain featuring a range of pets, supplies & food (most offer grooming, boarding & other services).

  203 E Main St · petsmart.com ↗

• The Pawder Room

  Pets

  If your dog is starting to resemble a shaggy intern during finals week, The Pawder Room keeps Oak Ridge pups looking sharp, courtesy of…

  697 Emory Valley Rd · thepawderroom.com ↗

• Smoothie King

  Other

  Health-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.

  212 S Illinois Ave · locations.smoothieking.com ↗

• Staples

  Services

  Chain retailer offering brand-name electronics & print services, plus office supplies & furniture.

  849 Main St W · stores.staples.com ↗

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