Anderson Co. TN – TVA statement – Saturday morning Tennessee Valley Authority safely completed the planned implosion of retired stacks at the Bull Run Fossil Plant. This marks a major milestone in the site’s ongoing decommissioning process.

The Bull Run Plant served our region for decades and its legacy lives on, not as an ending but a transition toward future energy innovation and new opportunities for our community.

TVA is already working on next generation technologies at the site, including the installation of a synchronous condenser and transmission upgrades to support grid reliability. They’re also partnering with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, local power companies and our own regional leaders to explore advanced energy solutions like fusion, right here in our backyard.

WVLT story: The Tennessee Valley Authority imploded the stacks at the Bull Run Fossil Plant early Saturday morning.

Crowds gathered at the river walk along Melton Lake Road and Edgemoor Road as early as 5:30 a.m.

Just a little after 6 a.m. the short stack was taken down, shortly followed by the taller stack.

TVA officials said once the debris of the implosions is cleaned, they’ll begin work for a fusion technology site.

TVA officials said synchronized condensers will be installed to help regulate energy in the area to keep energy use reliable.