# TVA Extends Coal Plant Amid Legal Pushback

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Podcast: [Nashville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nashville-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7472372)
Published: 2026-06-28T22:16:05+00:00
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## Resource

TVA’s plan to keep its dirtiest coal plant running until 2039—after initially pledging to shut it down by 2035—is sparking legal action and outrage. Facing pressure from environmental groups over emissions and health risks, the agency now pairs the coal plant with a new, billion-dollar natural gas facility, claiming reliability is key. Critics argue this violates clean air laws and ignores the health dangers of combined pollution. The TVA’s pivot, fueled by past power outages and extreme weather, puts its environmental promises on the line as lawsuits loom and the region’s future hangs in the balance. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/18c5cbc57c63681a

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