Butler urges Lee to block TN nuclear waste sites

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State Rep. Ed Butler asks Gov. Bill Lee to oppose nuclear waste storage proposals, citing concerns about potential locations in HD 41 and the Cumberland Plateau.

WHO: State Rep. Ed Butler; Gov. Bill Lee

WHAT: Butler urges Lee to block initiatives to establish nuclear waste storage facilities in Tennessee

WHEN: Aug 12, 2026 at 3:49 PM ET

WHERE: House District 41 and the Cumberland Plateau, Tennessee

WHY: Butler says constituents raised deep concerns after reports of potential nuclear waste storage locations in House District 41 and the Cumberland Plateau.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Rep. Ed Butler opposes TN nuclear waste plan · Aug 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Butler Urges TN Gov to Block Nuclear Waste · Aug 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET

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