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Nuclear Regulatory Commission advises Tennessee Valley Authority on flooding
Feb 2nd
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has told the Tennessee Valley Authority that sand baskets installed at four TVA dams to protect downstream nuclear facilities from flooding are acceptable temporarily but not as a long-term solution.
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TVA nuclear protection can't withstand worst-case flood, feds say
Feb 2nd
Sand baskets TVA installed at dams to protect its nuclear plants from a worst-case flood could fail, according to a federal nuclear oversight group.
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NRC tells TVA to do more than sand baskets at dams
Feb 2nd
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has told the Tennessee Valley Authority that sand baskets installed at four TVA dams to protect downstream nuclear facilities from flooding are acceptable temporarily but not as a long-term solution.
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NRC tells TVA to do more than use sand baskets at dams
Feb 2nd
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has told the Tennessee Valley Authority that sand baskets installed at four TVA dams to protect downstream nuclear facilities from flooding ar
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Nashville flood buyouts don't appeal to everyone
Feb 2nd
A flood-damaged house on West Hamilton Avenue awaits demolition. It was part of Metro’s flood buyout program. The homeowners across the street refused the buyout and rebuilt.
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Regulators say flood barriers may not protect TVA's nuclear plants
Feb 2nd
Sand baskets that the Tennessee Valley Authority installed at dams to protect its nuclear plants from a worst-case flood could fail, according to a federal nuclear oversight group.
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Move-in date nears for Ashland City offices
Feb 2nd
Ashland City public works employee Ricky Binkley installs the door hardware at the newly renovated city-owned building on the Tennessee Waltz Parkway. Four Ashland City departments are preparing to move into the building in a few weeks.
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National Signing Day 2012 live blog
Feb 1st
SI.com's Andy Staples and Ben Glicksman will provide running analysis throughout National Signing Day. Our partners at Rivals.com will provide the latest news. All listed times are ET.
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Flood put focus on Tennessee waterways
Jan 2nd
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee waterways have gotten a new appreciation since the flood of 2010. Before the flood, Nashville resident Ryan Glore would help pick up litter along roadways. Afterward, he focused his efforts on clearing debris from the Harpeth River that flows through his backyard. He is one of many whose attention has turned to taking better care of Tennessee waterways since the …
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Historic flood gives new life to TN’s streams
Dec 24th
The devastating May 2010 flood opened many people’s eyes to the streams of Tennessee. Today, more access points are being built along floatable streams, and the term “blueways” is becoming better known.
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