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    "services_text": "Lodge #1684 offers its members a full calendar of events, a welcoming bar and lounge, and a smoke-free dining room for meals and private gatherings. Membership opens the door to reciprocal privileges at Elks lodges across the United States, meaning a card from Oak Ridge carries weight from coast to coast.\n\nThe lodge actively supports veterans' programming, hosting multi-organization events that bring together Tennessee's most dedicated service groups. Community fundraisers, scholarship programs, and youth initiatives run throughout the year, consistent with the Benevolent and Protective Order\u2026",
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            "answer": "Membership in the Elks requires belief in God and U.S. citizenship. You can start the process by visiting the lodge at 684 Emory Valley Rd in Oak Ridge or through the national Elks website at elks.org. A current member typically sponsors new applicants."
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            "answer": "Absolutely. Visiting Elks are welcomed with reciprocal privileges. Bring your membership card and you will be treated as a fellow member. Guests who visited during events like the Jeep Jamboree have specifically praised the lodge's hospitality toward out-of-town Elks."
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            "answer": "Yes. The dining room at Lodge #1684 is 100% smoke-free. Smoking is permitted in the lounge bar area. This separation allows members to choose the environment that suits them."
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            "answer": "The lodge hosts a wide range of events including weekend-long Veterans' tributes, community fundraisers, and gatherings that draw multiple fraternal organizations such as AMVETS, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Moose Lodge chapters. Check with the lodge directly for the current event calendar."
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            "answer": "The lodge is located at 684 Emory Valley Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. You can also find lodge-specific information through the national Elks directory at elks.org using lodge number 1684."
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            "answer": "Veterans' service is central to the lodge's mission. Lodge #1684 has hosted events alongside the Tennessee Honor Guard, AMVETS, and other veterans' organizations, reflecting the Elks' longstanding national commitment to supporting those who have served."
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