Chattamatters: Inside The Sequoyah Nuclear Plant

By Ray Bassett

Published July 25, 2024 at 6:06 PM EDT

As residents of Hamilton County blast their ACs this summer, they’re using a lot more power than is typical.

The Sequoyah Nuclear Plant near Soddy-Daisy is essential to meet that demand.

Perhaps you’ve seen it looming in the distance - or maybe up close and personal on Chickamauga Lake.

William Newlin of Chattamatters takes us inside.
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Chattamatters is a civic storytelling project of The Enterprise Center, created in partnership with the City of Chattanooga.

Visit chattamatters.com - and Chattamatters on social media.

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