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Federal utility backs off Tennessee gas plant site after John Rich says he enlisted Trump’s help
CHEATHAM COUNTY, TENNESSEE, JUL 16 – President Trump nominated four new members to the Tennessee Valley Authority board as the utility reconsiders its natural gas plant site following local opposition and environmental concerns.
- Tuesday's decision by the Tennessee Valley Authority reversed the Lockertsville Road site in Cheatham County, after opposition from country musician John Rich, who helped prompt the reconsideration.
- With deep local ties, John Rich opposed the 900-MW proposal, mapping at-risk farmland and homes, warning `CANNOT happen`.
- With a shortfall of directors, the TVA board has lacked enough members after Trump fired Biden appointees, and President Donald Trump named Arthur Graham of Florida this Thursday.
- Federal officials said `They pulled out under threat,` and Brooke Rollins responded `ON IT` and `Standby,` while a White House spokesperson declined to comment.
- Looking ahead, if confirmed, Arthur Graham would serve until May 18, 2026, and Senate approval is required for new TVA board members to make decisions.
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Trump names Florida man as fifth nominee for TVA board
President Donald Trump's appointment of Arthur Graham to the Tennessee Valley Authority board of directors on Thursday marks his fifth pick for the regulatory body of the nation's largest public utility, amidst recent terminations and nominations.
Country star John Rich celebrates victory in his hometown, thanks President Trump for his help · American Wire News
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced its plans to scout for a new preferred location after country singer John Rich vowed to team up with President Donald Trump. Rich has opposed the Cheatham County location for TVA’s proposed 900-megawatt natural gas power plant, threatening to enlist the president to help fight alongside him. The federal utility has also received complaints from the locals who are concerned about the possible impacts on th…
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Federal utility backs off Tennessee gas plant site after John Rich says he enlisted Trump's help
The nation’s largest public utility says it is looking at other sites for a new natural gas power plant after its preferred location in Tennessee drew heavy public scrutiny, including from country musician John Rich.
Trump White House demanded TVA CEO’s resignation after musician John Rich opposed project | Chattanooga Times Free Press
A White House official called the chair of the Tennessee Valley Authority board of directors on Monday to ask the board to demand the resignation of the federal utility's CEO, but the board refused to follow the directive.
John Rich Calls In A Favor From President Donald Trump To Stop The TVA From Building A Facility In His Home County
One of the perks of having the POTUS on speed dial. Country music artist John Rich isn’t afraid to say what’s on his mind. He’s actually been very outspoken about his politics in recent years, and in a way, it’s helped grow his fanbase up a bit. The one half of Big & Rich and the founder of Redneck Riviera consistently takes his thoughts to social media, and the latest fight that he’s fighting has been against the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA…
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