Fleischmann, DesJarlais endorse nuclear facility

The two U.S. congressmen who represent Roane County voiced support Tuesday for plans by TVA to build a modular nuclear power plant at the old Clinch River Breeder Reactor site. Freshmen Republican lawmakers Scott DesJarlais and Chuck Fleischmann gave their endorsements Tuesday during a get-together in the headquarters of the Roane Alliance. The first-ever event offered local officials and Roane Alliance members a chance to get to know our congressmen, said Leslie Henderson, president and CEO of the countys economic development organization.