Tennessee Announces $1 Billion Uranium Enrichment Facility in Oak Ridge
FUSION & ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a $1 billion investment for a new laser uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, projected to create over 200 jobs. The facility will be situated on the historic K-25 uranium enrichment site, adjacent to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, which has a significant legacy in nuclear energy and technology advancements.

Jan 20, 2026, 6:00 AM