Whether relocating or retiring to East Tennessee, Centennial Village's location is convenient to all DOE facilities such as ORNL, Y-12 Plants, ORAU and ETTP. A quick 12 minute drive will lead to great shopping at Turkey Creek or excellent restaurants in West Knoxville. For more hometown shopping, Oak Ridge offers vintage shops and quaint eateries only 7 minutes away. For those with families, Oak Ridge boasts the best public schools that are ranked in the Top 100 in the nation. So whatever the reason for moving to Oak Ridge, you will find the lifestyle you are looking for!