Optional Events
Join us for a fun-filled, action-packed Dinner and Show extravaganza on Wednesday evening, August 26 at Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede! It's the perfect place for families, friends and groups to gather for spectacular special effects and amazing stunts by the most talented performers in the area.
Dixie Stampede began as a dream for world-renowned singer and entertainer Dolly Parton. The first location opened in Pigeon Forge, just outside the entrance to Dolly's own theme park, Dollywood.
The event includes a four-course meal, music, dancing, comedy, and a patriotic finale. Price of dinner and transportation is $50.00. Reservations can be made as part of the conference registration but must be paid separately at the dinner event. Note that this cost is not a reimbursable item.
Join us Wednesday, August 26 for a fun evening of food and fellowship!
Oak Ridge Tours
The U.S. Department of Energy Oak Ridge Reservation is home to a world-leading research and manufacturing park, with major federal programs in the areas of science, environmental management, nuclear fuel supply, and national security. The work in Oak Ridge is done at three primary sites, including the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the East Tennessee Technology Park, and the Y-12 National Security Complex.
The tours of the Oak Ridge Reservation will focus on Science, National Security, Environmental Cleanup, and Security Services. Four of the five tours listed here will allow you to get in depth information about the area you choose, and the windshield tour of the Oak Ridge Reservation will provide just a glimpse of all areas.
Choose which tour you would like to experience! More »
LEED Awareness Training
The New Hope Center at the Y-12 National Security Complex has been recognized as a LEED Certified facility by the U.S. Green Building Council.
LEED Awareness Training will be conducted by the East Tennessee Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Registration is $50 and capacity is 60 people. The course outline includes a segment on implementing/lessons learned within the DOE system.
- I. Introduction to USGBC, green building principles, and the fundamentals of the LEED Rating System.
- II. Climate change and building impacts.
- III. Motivators for green building.
- IV. Conventional versus integrated approaches to building design, construction and operations and the associated benefits.
- V. Experiences and lessons learned implementing LEED on DOE sites.
