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Governor Bill Lee announced that Tennessee is the leading state in nuclear energy advancement, with ongoing investments to enhance the energy future. The state operates four TVA reactors producing over 4,700 megawatts and ranks eighth for nuclear power generation.

Upcoming projects include a small modular reactor at Clinch River, a fusion facility at Bull Run in Oak Ridge, and multiple NuScale reactors. Oak Ridge is also attracting private companies focused on advanced reactors and fuel cycle technologies.