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	Norris Museum and City Tour The City of Norris was planned and built by the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1933 to 1934 to house the TVA personnel that were constructing Norris Dam. For the City's first 15 years, it was a "government town" completely owned and operated by TVA. The original town center and many of the hand split shingled housed are much the same today as when they were built in 1936. In 1948, TVA declared Norris to be "surplus property" and sold the city at public auction to private land developers for $2.1 million. Later the City was divided into parcels and sold. Visit the museum for a pictorial history of the City and Dam's construction. Then take the self-guided tour of the city to see how it has remained virtually unchanged for 70 years. For more information or a map call 800-524-3602.
	Children's Museum 461 West Outer Drive - Oak Ridge, TN 37830 - 865- 482-1074 Play in a child-size dollhouse, experience the wonders of a rain forest or learn the unique heritage of the region through the eyes of a child. This hands-on cultural and educational center is fun for children and adults of all ages. Open Monday - Friday 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Seasonal Saturday hours
	Historic Downtown Clinton Main Street/Market Street - Clinton, TN 37716 - 800-524-3602 Countless hours can be spent strolling through Clinton's Historic District and shopping at the over 35 stores that feature antique, collectible and many other unique shops on Market and Main Streets.
	Oak Ridge Arts Center and Museum 201 Badger Avenue - Oak Ridge, TN 37830 -865- 482-1441 Permanent collection of contemporary international artists as well as featuring rotating exhibits of local and regional artists. Tuesday - Friday 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday - Monday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. FREE. Closed November-December
	Arts Council of Oak Ridge P. O. Box 4271 - Oak Ridge, TN 37830 - 865-482-4432 The arts enlighten our understanding, facilitate communication across cultures, help us define who we are and replenish our spirit. Visitors are encouraged to experience one of the most unique aspects of our community through the many arts organizations. Contact the Arts Council for a complete calendar of events.
	Oak Ridge Playhouse and Junior Playhouse 227 Broadway in Jackson Square - Oak Ridge, TN 37830 - 865-482-9999 Still going strong after 58 years, the playhouse offers visitors as many as 20 annual productions at their award winning playhouse. Located in Historic Jackson Square, the playhouse is a perfect place to enjoy some evening entertainment. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
	Cinemark Tinseltown USA 775 West Main Street - Oak Ridge, TN 37830 - 865-220-9929
	Ritz Theater 121 North Main Street - Clinton, TN 37716
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