Oak Ridge: 75 Years of the Secret City

It's a place with a storied past many have heard about, but few have experienced firsthand. This documentary special covers why the federal government chose East Tennessee for the site of groundbreaking scientific research in the 1940s, how that research has evolved over time, and how that science has changed the state. MORE: http://bit.ly/38LhsAW More stories, here: http://bit.ly/38LhsAW Subscribe to WBIR for exclusive content:    / wbir10   WBIR Channel 10 in Knoxville, Tennessee produces award-winning, community-centered content "Straight From The Heart" of East Tennessee. We strive to be good citizens, to do what is right, and to be fair and honest. We care. Follow WBIR on Social: Facebook:   / wbirchannel10   Twitter:   / wbir   Instagram:   / wbirchannel10   00:00 Intro 01:10 The Secret City's wartime origins 07:43 Oak Ridge after WWII 14:00 The next great discoveries