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:Reported 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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