Brewery Profile

Atomic City Brewing Company

For visitors approaching Oak Ridge through its scientific and wartime history, the local beer scene has a more recent landmark: Atomic City Brewing Company is noted as the city’s first operational brewery. A walk-in visit is best understood as a community brewery stop rather than a destination built around a long-established beer district. Patrons come to The Greens complex for locally brewed beer in Oak Ridge, with the brewery positioned near other leisure uses on the property. The setting gives the visit a casual, multi-activity character: someone can stop in for a pour, meet friends, or combine the brewery with nearby recreation without leaving the complex.

Travelers in East Tennessee often look for brewery visits that connect them to the town they are passing through, especially when the stop offers something locally made rather than a national tap list. Atomic City Brewing Company fits that pattern by focusing on beer brewed for the Oak Ridge community. If a visitor is seeking a particular style, the safest expectation is to check the current board rather than assume specific offerings, since the available pours are not listed here. The appeal is less about chasing named releases and more about adding a local beer stop to an Oak Ridge itinerary that may already include museums, history sites, outdoor time, or a broader Knoxville-area trip.

The practical draw is the brewery’s placement within The Greens complex, adjacent to Gypsy Circus, with access to recreational amenities such as mini-golf and other games. That makes it a useful option for mixed groups: some people may be focused on beer, while others may be interested in the surrounding activities. Details such as hours, food availability, seating arrangements, events, and the day’s beer list should be confirmed directly before visiting or at the taproom when you arrive. For anyone mapping a low-key Oak Ridge stop, the key facts are straightforward: this is the city’s first operational brewery, it serves locally brewed beer, and it sits in a complex where a visit can extend beyond the glass.

Located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Atomic City Brewing Company holds the distinction of being the city's first operational brewery. The facility is situated within The Greens complex, adjacent to Gypsy Circus, offering patrons access to additional recreational amenities like mini-golf and various games. ACBC focuses on providing locally brewed beer to the Oak Ridge community.

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201B Tuskegee Dr, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, USA, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 37830

Phone: (865) 346-7376

Website: https://atomiccitybeer.com/

Hours: ["Monday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM","Tuesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM","Wednesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM","Thursday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM","Friday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM","Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM","Sunday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM"]