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Sep 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Planning Commission Approves BWXT Expansion Site Plan
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The Washington County, Tennessee Regional Planning Commission approved a site plan for BWXT’s proposed expansion at its Jonesborough plant. The Tuesday approval followed county commissioners’ March vote to approve the company’s rezoning request tied to the project, which includes new facilities to process high-purity depleted uranium.
WHO: Washington County, Tennessee Regional Planning Commission; BWXT
WHAT: Approved BWXT’s site plan for an expansion at its Jonesborough plant, following a rezoning approval.
WHEN: Sep 8, 2026
WHERE: Washington County, Tennessee
WHY: The approval followed county commissioners’ March vote to approve BWXT’s rezoning request related to the expansion.
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