CORNSTALK HEIGHTS HISTORICAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION

HARRIMAN, TN

Tower Shielding Facility - Oak Ridge National Laboratory You can't visit this site unless you work for the ORNL.  However, there is one place where you can easily see it.  Go to Melton Hill Dam along the northern edge of Loudon County.  From there, go up the hill to the scenic overlook.  I've zoomed in some, but it's tall enough where you can easily see it from nearly a mile away in Roane County.  There is a marker which explains the purpose:

This is the Tower Shielding Facility atop Copper Ridge on the Department of Energy's reservation in Oak Ridge, TN.  Back in the 1950s, it was built to test the possibility of building nuclear-powered airplanes.  The 200-foot towers support cables from which a small nuclear reactor was suspended to allow radiation measurements to determine if shielding in an airplane's cockpit would adequately protect the pilot and crew from radiation.

After the initial program ended, the site was used as a research tool for various nuclear- and radiation-related projects.  Today the site has been decommissioned.
Tower Shielding Facility - Oak Ridge National Laboratory Credit: SeeMidTN.com (aka Brent)

The Cornstalk Heights Historical Community Organization (CHHCO) was established in Harriman, Tennessee in 2008. The organization is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Harriman and the surrounding area. CHHCO works to protect and promote the area's historical and cultural resources, including the historic buildings, cemeteries, and cultural sites.

The organization works to document and preserve the unique history of the area, including the stories and memories of those who have lived and worked in Harriman. CHHCO also works to protect the area from development and other threats to its cultural resources. The organization hosts regular events and activities, such as walking tours, lectures, and educational programs, to promote the area's history and culture.

In addition, CHHCO also works to promote economic development in the area by providing resources and assistance to local businesses. The organization also provides grants and scholarships to local students to help them pursue their educational goals. By working with local businesses and organizations, CHHCO helps to foster a sense of community and camaraderie in the area.

Overall, CHHCO is committed to preserving the history and culture of Harriman and the surrounding area. Through its various programs and initiatives, the organization works to ensure that the area's unique history and culture are preserved and celebrated for generations to come.

CORNSTALK HEIGHTS HISTORICAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HARRIMAN TN. US MID #8404700456

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Contact CORNSTALK HEIGHTS HISTORICAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION

CORNSTALK HEIGHTS HISTORICAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
PO BOX 611
HARRIMAN
TN
37748

Disclaimer: please note this database is maintained by volunteers and whilst we endeavour to do our best, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listing.

If you notice any errors or omissions in the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Find more HARRIMAN TN Museums

Map of CORNSTALK HEIGHTS HISTORICAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION

CORNSTALK HEIGHTS HISTORICAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION Information

MID # 8404700456
Name CORNSTALK HEIGHTS HISTORICAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 621576164
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.934318, -84.532746
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 145
US Census Tract: 030700
US Census Block: 1039