I'm not sure if the wildflower bloom this year is normal or more abundant, but it was quite nice.  I visited several locations in and around the Oak Ridge area looking for "color"

The River Bluff trail downstream from Norris Dam is a prime location for spotting trillium, dutchman's britches, and a host of others. Walking the three mile round trip will definitely give you ample opportunity to see and photograph many types of wildflowers. 

Twin Leaf

Other trails in and around the area are also very nice. Even though most of the wildflowers are small in size they more than make up for that aspect in quantity. 

Dutchman's Breeches Phlox

The UT Arboretum is only a few miles from me and very easy to access. I visited this location several times in hopes of capturing a good image of the elusive Lady Slipper. I was actually asked not to divulge the location as there aren't many and I would guess people would be wanting to pick them.

Lady Slipper

There are many other wildflowers at the arboretum which had a fantastic bloom this spring as you can see from the accompanying images. The daytime temperatures are starting to rise and the colors are beginning to fade. Looks like summertime is rearing it's ugly head.

Columbine

Other flowering Plants at the UT Arboretum were very beautiful while they were blooming.

And finally, while exploring the area I ran across an old abandoned town called Calderwood.  On the site there where foundations, sidewalks, and fire hydrants. Life had left here long ago.  I came across this bloom from a tulip poplar tree. 

Tulip Poplar

Spring has passed and everything is green here.  I'm waiting for the Rhododendrons to bloom in the Smokies...