Nuclear Renaissance in Tennessee

In this episode, we explore the growing nuclear renaissance in Tennessee, with a focus on the innovation and opportunity emerging in Oak Ridge and across East Tennessee. We’re joined by Tracy Boatner, President and CEO of the East Tennessee Economic Council (ETEC), and Braden Stover, Chief Policy Advisor for the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, to discuss why this is such an exciting time for the nuclear industry and its workforce. The conversation also highlights Oak Ridge’s historic role in the Manhattan Project and how that legacy continues to shape cutting-edge energy solutions and career opportunities today and into the future. Finally, we talk with Brandon Phinx, State Apprenticeship Deputy Director, about National Apprenticeship Week and the importance of expanding apprenticeship programs to build the next generation of skilled workers.