Economic development seeks $213.3M; commissioners warn energy constraints could limit growth
The Department of Economic and Community Development requested $213.3 million and highlighted heavy use of reserves, rural investments and a push for nuclear‑supply and small modular reactor grants; commissioners and senators debated energy supply limits — particularly TVA capacity — and pipeline projects such as XAI.
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Stuart McWhorter, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, presented a $213.3 million fiscal‑year request to the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee, framing the request as a strategic shift toward workforce development, research and development, site readiness and rural community investment.
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