A race toward a century-old dream of near-infinite energy from fusion is heating up across the U.S., and Tennessee just took one step forward.
How Tennessee is becoming a hub for fusion power
Kyoto Fusioneering is moving its U.S. headquarters here to partner with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the longtime hub of nuclear and energy research. It’s building a facility where fusion companies can test a component of their designs for future power plants.
NashVillager Podcast: Nuclear lifecycles in Tennessee
Does the federal government have new nuclear plans for our state? Plus, the local news for August 4, 2026.
Tennessee could get $50B for storing nuclear waste. The state won’t say where it plans to put it
Some of the specific communities that could potentially host a nuclear waste site were redacted from the public-facing version of the state’s proposal.
Tennessee among 5 states offering to accept nuclear waste
Five states have agreed to accept nuclear waste from around the country in exchange for federal help to develop nuclear energy and create thousands of jobs. Tennessee, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Utah and Idaho all have Republican governors who welcome the chance.
Tennessee wants to bury the nation’s nuclear trash. Here’s what to know
Tennessee leaders want the state to house the nation’s nuclear waste trash, and have advanced a resolution to support the effort.
Nashvillager Podcast: Tennesine (yes, that’s how it’s spelled)
Why is one of the newest elements named for the Volunteer State? Plus, a roundup of the news for March 2, 2026.
Oak Ridge scientists invent underwater X-ray machine
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory designed a portable device to see through metal while underwater. It’s a new invention that earned them an R&D 100 award, one of the most prestigious nods in engineering.
How Trump’s visa crackdown could still impact Tennessee, despite new exceptions
When news broke last month of a new, $100,000-dollar price tag for H-1B visa applications, Nashville immigration attorney Doug Russo was just about to head home for the weekend. Instead, he read the proclamation carefully and started reaching out to his clients to update them.
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