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Set at Groves Park, The Mounds- Disc Golf Course packs 27 holes split between the long, open 18 and a tighter 9 called The Woods, with…

Tuskegee Dr

Set at Groves Park, The Mounds- Disc Golf Course packs 27 holes split between the long, open 18 and a tighter 9 called The Woods, with paver tees and DISCatcher targets. Great for Oak Ridge rounds when you want options, multiple tees, and a layout that keeps you honest.

From the Oak Ridge newsletter, September 20, 2026

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If you want a place where golf, family time, and the occasional neighborly celebration all live under one roof, Oak Ridge Country Club…

150 Gum Hollow Rd

If you want a place where golf, family time, and the occasional neighborly celebration all live under one roof, Oak Ridge Country Club delivers with its course, amenities, and event spaces. It’s a low-key way to plug into the Oak Ridge lifestyle without driving across town.

From the Oak Ridge newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Centennial Golf Course is Anderson County’s premier public golf course, a 6,633 yard Gary Roger Baird design that winds through rolling…

101 Centennial Blvd

Centennial Golf Course is Anderson County’s premier public golf course, a 6,633 yard Gary Roger Baird design that winds through rolling East Tennessee hills with plush Bermuda fairways and smooth bent grass greens. Book a tee time or snag an annual pass, then hit the grill for a low-key bite.

From the Oak Ridge newsletter, September 16, 2026

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

755 Main St W

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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