Tennessee has been chosen by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as one of five finalists to host a new Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, placing Roane County and the Oak Ridge Corridor at the forefront of a major federal push to modernize the nation’s nuclear fuel supply chain. The proposed campuses are designed to manage the entire nuclear fuel lifecycle—including enrichment, fuel fabrication, reprocessing, and final disposition—while potentially hosting advanced reactor deployments, manufacturing hubs, and data centers. According to the DOE, a single campus could drive up to $50 billion in capital investment, generate $10 billion in local and state tax revenue, and create nearly 25,000 jobs. “Roane County has helped power America’s nuclear story since the Manhattan Project, and we are proud to stand ready once again,” said Roane County Executive Wade Creswell, highlighting the joint economic development efforts between Roane County, Anderson County, and the City of Oak Ridge. States selecting to move forward will negotiate formal hosting agreements with the DOE as the selection process continues.