ETEC’s Nuclear Working Group will now focus on the entire state
It will now be known as the Tennessee Nuclear Network (TN2), the state’s official partnership aimed at advancing nuclear innovation, workforce development, and economic growth.
On July 22, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee designated the East Tennessee Economic Council (ETEC)’s Nuclear Working Group as the Tennessee Nuclear Network (TN2), the state’s official partnership aimed at advancing nuclear innovation, workforce development, and economic growth across the state.
Brandon Gibson, Tennessee’s Chief Operating Officer, announced this designation at ETEC’s annual Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (NOW).
ETEC’s Nuclear Working Group was organized in 2007 and is currently comprised of 93
experts from 50 organizations. The expansion into the Tennessee Nuclear Network forms
an even more diverse coalition of leaders in industry, research, academia, and government,
dedicated to strengthening Tennessee’s position as a global hub for advanced nuclear.
In 2023, Governor Lee signed Executive Order 101 to create the Tennessee Nuclear Energy
Advisory Council, which worked for more than a year to position Tennessee as a national
leader for nuclear energy innovation and advancement. The newly designated Tennessee
Nuclear Network will incorporate the Council’s recommendations and continue the mission
of establishing a robust nuclear energy ecosystem in Tennessee.
“Tennessee’s legacy of nuclear innovation positions the Volunteer State to lead America’s
energy independence and drive continued economic growth with safe, clean, and reliable
nuclear energy,” said Gov. Lee. “By formalizing the Tennessee Nuclear Network, we are
reinforcing our commitment to leading America’s energy dominance by creating an
ecosystem for nuclear energy companies to invest and thrive, bringing greater opportunity
and quality jobs to Tennesseans.
Key Objectives of the Tennessee Nuclear Network:
- Promote Innovation: Support cutting-edge research and development in nuclear
technologies across the industry. - Educate Workforce: Partner with workforce entities across the state who are
creating and expanding training programs to prepare future generations of nuclear
scientists, engineers, technicians, and tradespeople. - Economic Growth: Coordinate with state, regional, and local economic
development organizations to attract investment and create job opportunities in
Tennessee’s thriving nuclear industry.
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