OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Dec. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: https://youtu.be/HQl83g7C7zs?si=g-bSAk4Bw7v3rlOY A carbon-reducing engine simulated on the world's fastest supercomputer, a new center to lead research in artificial intelligence coming online and a power record set by the world's top producer of pulsed neutrons were among the topics featured in Oak Ridge National Laboratory's most po  more

CARTHAGE, Tennessee, Dec. 29 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Nashville District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the area below Cordell Hull Dam known as the Right Bank Tailwater Recreation Area will continue to be closed beyond the original 90-day goal. Construction work is underway to stabilize the rock bluff below the dam with a contract in place for completion by early summer. This project is going to remove any loose or s  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Cheatham, Gibson and Stewart counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after the Dec. 9 tornadoes. Homeowners and renters can apply for FEMA financial help, which may include temporary housing assistance, basic home repairs and certain other uninsured disaster-related needs. These counties join Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery and Sumner, which w  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 2023-ER-002) on Dec. 20, 2023, entitled "U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to the State of Tennessee, Wildlife Resources Agency, From July 1, 2020, Through June 30, 2022, Under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program." Here are excerpts: * * * Memorandum To: Martha Williams, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service From: Jessica Brower, Director, Contract and Grants Division Sub  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56903) involving Chemours Co. LLC, New Johnsonville, Tennessee: * * * Rep Org: Tennessee Div of Rad Health Licensee: Chemours Company, LLC Region: 1 City: New Johnsonville State: TN License #: R-43006-J26 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Andrew Holcomb HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith Notification Date: 12/20/2023 Notification Time: 16:12 [ET] Event Date: 12/19/2023 Event Time: 00:00 [E  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56903) involving Chemours Co. LLC, New Johnsonville, Tennessee: * * * Rep Org: Tennessee Div of Rad Health Licensee: Chemours Company, LLC Region: 1 City: New Johnsonville State: TN License #: R-43006-J26 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Andrew Holcomb HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith Notification Date: 12/20/2023 Notification Time: 16:12 [ET] Event Date: 12/19/2023 Event Time: 00:00 [E  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56910) involving Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Tennessee: * * * Facility: Watts Bar Region: 2 State: TN Unit: [1] [2] [] RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP NRC Notified By: Tony Pate HQ OPS Officer: Adam Koziol Notification Date: 12/28/2023 Notification Time: 18:55 [ET] Event Date: 12/28/2023 Event Time: 11:29 [EST] Last Update Date: 12/28/2023 Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Dec. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: The Spallation Neutron Source and the High Flux Isotope Reactor, located at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, are two of the world's most powerful neutron research facilities. As 2023 comes to a close, ORNL highlights some of the facilities' most impactful scientific achievements during fiscal year 2023 and looks forward to facility upgrades t  more