Kim S.
11/5/2023
A beautiful day to take a brisk walk in the sunshine at this park. Plenty of adorable furry friends enjoy this park too. It is clean and it's full of history. What a nice place to explore.
International Friendship Bell
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205 Badger Rd
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
The International Friendship Bell in Oak Ridge, TN stands as a powerful symbol of peace and friendship between the United States and Japan. Built to honor the workers of the Manhattan Project and commemorate Oak Ridge's 50th birthday, the bell serves as a monument for peace and a lasting emblem of friendship.
As a significant part of the city's history, the International Friendship Bell continues to be a focal point for community events and gatherings. Plans for a new Peace Pavilion to house the bell reflect Oak Ridge's dedication to peace, unity, and global understanding.
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4.05 reviews
Lindsay H.
7/7/2023
This friendship bell was gifted to Oak Ridge from Japan as a sign of remembrance and peace between our two countries after the events of WWII and the Manhattan Project. Even those our connection...
Ward D.
6/26/2023
A peaceful park in the middle of the city Friendship Bell Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is located south of the Oak ridge turnpike and north of Badger Avenue. It is a lovely, peaceful destination...
John J.
7/26/2013
For the longest time, I really didn't 'get' the Peace Bell. Okay. It's majestic, and has a wonderful patina and all. But, why here? Why, given the town's history and reason for being; Oak Ridge,...
Ellen S.
8/8/2010
Also known as "the peace bell", the International Friendship Bell is a very large bronze bell of the type traditionally found in Japanese Buddhist temples. It was cast in Kyoto, Japan, and has...
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