Oak Ridge cites Noble Metals and Carbon Rivers sites for code violations; administrative hearings set for Nov. 19

Oct 23, 2025

City code staff cited Noble Metals for noise ordinance violations after decibel readings exceeded an 80 dBA limit; Carbon Rivers (Powerhouse site) was also cited for weeds, trash and lack of required water/sewer for an occupied building; both firms were scheduled for administrative hearings on Nov. 19, and staff outlined mitigation steps and ongoing TDEC coordination.

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Oak Ridge — City code enforcement officials told the council that two industrial sites have been formally cited and will appear before the city's administrative hearing officer on Nov. 19.

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