Tennessee wants to be at the forefront of new nuclear energy projects. What does that mean?

By: Adam Friedman

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: September 9, 2026

Words: 623

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Tennessee lawmakers want to lead the nation in nuclear energy and snag the economic development dollars that come with it.

Lawmakers have cleared the way with tax breaks, grants and a coordinated effort with the Tennessee Valley Authority, TVA, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the University of Tennessee to express interest in new nuclear-powered projects.

This effort has led Gov. Bill Lee to announce Tennessee is a finalist …

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