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A NETWORK BUILT TO CONNECT.
Tennessee's nuclear work spans research, energy, fuel, manufacturing, education, national missions, and the supply chain. TN² helps people across those areas find common ground.
MANY CAPABILITIES. ONE ECOSYSTEM.
From the Oak Ridge Corridor to communities and companies across the state, the nuclear story is made by people who design, build, operate, teach, research, and support the work.
Explore the sectors below as a starting point, then visit ETEC's current directory and updates for specific organizations and projects.
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MORE THAN ONE PART OF THE INDUSTRY.
These connected fields form the foundation of Tennessee's nuclear ecosystem.
Power
Utilities operate nuclear plants and explore future energy technologies.
Research
Laboratories and universities advance materials, reactors, and other nuclear fields.
Fuel cycle
Companies work on enrichment, fuel production, and related capabilities.
Manufacturing
Specialized suppliers fabricate components, systems, and supporting technologies.
Workforce
Schools, colleges, training programs, and employers create routes into the field.
Federal missions
National security, environmental management, and cleanup draw on nuclear expertise.
INSTITUTIONS THAT SHAPE THE STORY.
These organizations represent distinct roles in a much larger statewide network.
CONVENE. SHARE. ALIGN.
TN² provides a place for industry, research, academia, government, and the supply chain to exchange knowledge and coordinate around shared challenges and opportunities. It is an initiative powered by the East Tennessee Economic Council.
Information-sharing
Bring different perspectives into the same conversation.
Workforce connection
Link industry needs with education and training partners.
Statewide perspective
Recognize the work happening across Tennessee.
FIND THE PEOPLE AND THE PATHWAYS.
See education and business routes into Tennessee's nuclear ecosystem.