Tennessee is set to hold the nation's first nuclear fuel recycling facility to support the development of a "clean, reliable energy supply," nuclear tech company Okla announced.
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and ENTRA1 Energy have signed a landmark agreement to develop a 6-gigawatt nuclear portfolio, the largest deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) in American history. The deal, signed on September 2, will see six SMR plants built using NuScale Power technology across TVA’s seven-state service region.
On Saturday’s episode of MSNBC’s Velshi, Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones condemned the common response of offering “thoughts and prayers” after mass shootings, calling it “a form of theological malpractice.” A former minister, Jones argued that prayer without legislative action is morally irresponsible when lawmakers have the power to prevent violence.
Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson (D) launched a blistering attack on Republicans during an appearance Saturday on MSNBC’s Velshi, accusing the party of being controlled by “fascists and neo-Confederates.” His remarks reflect a growing pattern among Democrats of framing conservative policies and values as existential threats to democracy.
Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, has launched an internal review after it was accused of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in violation of President Trump's order on the subject.
Tennessee Republican Rep. Andy Ogles has urged the U.S. Department of Education to launch a federal investigation into Belmont University following leaked footage revealing the...
Four individuals were shot and injured Saturday afternoon during a class reunion held at the Tyner Community Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Authorities confirmed that all injuries were non-life-threatening. The event, which was intended as a peaceful gathering for alumni of Tyner High School, quickly descended into chaos.
