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Anderson County man keeps the history of Claxton and TVA’s role in development
East Tennessee is the heart of energy research and development for the country, and as this part of central Appalachia has altered for the federal government, its communities have both benefited and paid the price. Self-taught historian Leo York has worked to keep account of those impacts to his East Tennessee community and family. “I […]
Dismantling of TVA’s Bull Run Fossil Plant raises concerns over waste
TVA’s plans to deconstruct its coal-fired Bull Run plant is in line with the agency’s transition to cleaner energy and economic goals, but the process has raised questions from environmental groups about how TVA will clean up hazardous waste and limit impact to local communities. Public comments expressed concerns over TVA shutting down a plant […]
Roane County to honor clean up workers of 2008 TVA coal ash spill
The Roane County Commission will honor the memory and labor of the workers who cleaned up the Tennessee Valley Authority’s 2008 Kingston coal ash spill by funding a historical marker and through a proclamation that December 22 will be a day to honor the workers. In November, three wives of former Kingston clean up workers […]
Anderson County nuclear site gains $13.5 million from state, feds for cleanup
An East Tennessee site that has been contaminated for about 50 years with radioactive waste is set to be cleaned up with about $13.5 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation told Anderson County on October 9. The American Nuclear Corporation site, located in Claxton, Tennessee, has […]