Tennessee officials have submitted a proposal to the U.S. Department of Energy for a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus in Oak Ridge, aiming to position the state at the forefront of next-generation nuclear energy development. The proposal highlights several advantages such as an existing nuclear infrastructure, a growing workforce of over 230 companies in the area, and federal and private investments. If selected, the campus would further expand Tennessee's role in nuclear energy research, production, and long-term storage solutions. The Department.