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Federal utility backs off Tennessee gas plant site after John Rich says he enlisted Trump’s help

  • The Tennessee Valley Authority is no longer pursuing its preferred site in Cheatham County for a new natural gas plant due to public opposition, including from musician John Rich, who stated, 'They pulled out under threat.'
  • Community concerns include water quality, air quality, and noise pollution, which led to this decision as TVA considers alternative sites for the plant.
  • Clean energy advocates support TVA's decision and urge it to invest more in renewable energy options and listen to local community concerns.
  • Rich has called for a revamping of TVA's plans, advocating for a shift towards renewable energy rather than relocating harmful impacts.
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Federal utility backs off Tennessee gas plant site after John Rich says he enlisted Trump's help

The nation’s largest public utility says it is looking at other sites for a new natural gas power plant after its preferred location in Tennessee drew heavy public scrutiny, including from country musician John Rich.

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Times Free Press broke the news in on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
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