While the state is likely to elect its first female governor this fall, the two leading candidates represent vastly different perspectives on energy and environmental priorities.
Tennessee became the face of the nation’s deadliest 21st century explosion one year ago
The nation’s deadliest explosion this century occurred in Tennessee one year ago when an explosion at a munitions plant killed 16 people.
Hurricane Isaias will impact Tennessee. Here’s the latest forecast
The first hurricane of the Atlantic season could stir up two severe weather threats in Middle Tennessee this weekend.
GM plans to produce cheaper long-range EV batteries in Tennessee
Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution, is transforming its Spring Hill factory to produce a new type of battery for electric vehicles.
High demand is straining Nashville’s water system. Metro asks you to limit sprinklers
Water demand in the Nashville area has been high lately — so high, in fact, that Metro Water Services set a new record for hourly demand earlier this month. Now, officials are asking people with automated sprinklers to rethink their scheduling.
No shade: Half of Nashville’s parks have less than 33% tree canopy cover
“Every kid should have a shaded, pleasant place to play in the summer, especially in a wealthy city,” says Chris Leonard with the Nashville Tree Conservation Corps. A study by the group finds many of Nashville’s parks lack shade.
The body of the last victim of Hurricane Helene in Tennessee has been found, 2 years later
Authorities have located the remains of the final missing Tennessee victim of Hurricane Helene. Nancy Tucker disappeared with her husband, Jimmy, when flooding from the Nolichucky River destroyed their home in 2024.
Volkswagen ‘dieselgate’ payout continues to fund EV charging in Tennessee
The state is offering a rebate for electric vehicle charging at apartments and multi-family homes. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation set up the new rebate program with funding from the automaker Volkswagen, as part of a decade-old settlement.
TVA broke law in building Kingston gas plant, court ruling finds
The Tennessee Valley Authority committed to spending billions of dollars on gas infrastructure next to its Kingston Fossil Plant in Roane County years before formally deciding to build it. The decision-making process also had “fundamental” errors that violated federal law, the court found.
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