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TDEC warns of mercury in French Broad bass

By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)

Filed: Aug 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET

Summary: Tennessee’s Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) issued a precautionary consumption advisory for black bass in the French Broad River. The advisory cites mercury contamination affecting anglers in Sevier and Knox counties.

WHO: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)

WHAT: Precautionary consumption advisory for black bass due to mercury in the French Broad River

WHEN: Aug 22, 2026 at 8:10 PM ET

WHERE: French Broad River (Sevier and Knox counties, Tennessee)

WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.

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Aug 22 Advisory issued for bass from French Broad River
Aug 21 TDEC issues fish advisory for Mitchell Branch

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