Oak Ridge names DeRay Smith city historian, community leaders praise his work
Mar 10, 2025
Mar 10, 2025
Council unanimously approved a resolution naming DeRay Smith Oak Ridge city historian. Residents and former officials praised Smith's local history work, podcasting, newspaper columns and role with Tennessee historical entities.
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Oak Ridge City Council on March 10 unanimously approved a resolution designating historian DeRay Smith as the city's official historian, a role council said will promote and publicize Oak Ridge's history.
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