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UPDATED Oct 22, 2026 at 4:20 PM ET
Oct 21, 2026 at 11:20 AM ET
TVA Can Continue Roane County Plant Construction
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The Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Oct. 16 temporarily suspended a lower court order that had invalidated TVA’s environmental approval, allowing construction of its $2.5 billion Kingston gas plant in Roane County to continue during the appeal. The project is about halfway complete, with construction expected to continue into 2028.
WHO: The Tennessee Valley Authority and the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
WHAT: The appeals court temporarily suspended a lower court order, allowing TVA to continue construction of its Kingston gas plant while the lawsuit proceeds.
WHEN: Oct 16, 2026
WHERE: Roane County, Tennessee
WHY: The appeals court concluded TVA is likely to succeed in its appeal and questioned whether the lower court selected the proper remedy.
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