Construction on this nuclear power plant began on November 10, 1977, by The Tennessee Valley Authority. The TVA board voted in August 1981 to cease construction due to forecasted power needs changing. Ten other plants' construction was canceled around the same time, disappointing families who had moved out of the area for the building. Construction has not yet been resumed, and the project is presumed to be canceled.
At its peak, 3,000 people worked to construct the plant which would have cost $2.95 billion, though TVA only invested $1.5 billion.
Yesterday, I had the (forced) privilege of exploring it, and honestly, it's one of the coolest places I've ever been. The whole experience was surreal; I've been looking at this place for years and seeing it in person was incredible.
If y'all want any more information on it or want to explore, hit me up @sarahlibman on Instagram!
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