Tennessee Gov. Lee advances nuclear energy initiative
Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday the formation of a nuclear energy advisory council to meet his ambitious goal of making Tennessee the national leader in developing the next generation of nuclear power. State of play: The council — which will consist of lawmakers, state officials, members of Congress and industry leaders — will advise Lee on the steps needed to expand nuclear facilities in the state. • There are currently two nuclear energy facilities in Tennessee, one in Sequoyah and one in Watts Bar. They powered 43.4% of the electricity...