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Tennessee’s governor says it’s too early to discuss where nuclear waste might be stored, as the state eyes a $50 billion nuclear campus project that could create 25,000 jobs—but critics demand transparency and accountability. While Tennessee, along with four other states, signed a preliminary deal with the DOE, officials haven’t confirmed which communities might host waste sites or whether the state will even get picked for the full campus. Governor Lee insists stakeholders will be involved before any final decisions, but skeptics question if this is truly a win for Tennesseans—or just corporate handouts. With Tennessee’s deep nuclear history and growing national energy role, Lee sees potential, but warns any deal must balance economic gain with environmental protection—and the future of nuclear waste storage remains uncertain.

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