47: Oak Ridge, Part 2: Echoes of a Prophetic Vision

Continue the journey through the enigmatic past of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in the second part of our captivating series. This episode of Hometown History picks up the story of the so-called 'village idiot,' whose celestial encounter in the summer of 1900 promised visions of Oak Ridge's destiny. Was it madness or foresight that led him to prophesy the land's future? We dissect the strange occurrences that followed and the subsequent transformation of this sleepy woodland into the clandestine heart of the Manhattan Project. This once obscure spot, rich with verdant hills, would soon be etched into the annals of global history as a pivotal location in the Nuclear Age, shaping the world as we know it. Join us as we explore the mystique and reality of Oak Ridge's transformation, and ponder the intersecting lines of fate and coincidence. For this and other stories that illuminate the corridors of history, visit us at itshometownhistory.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.