TVA rethinks coal ash disposal plan
The TVA is rethinking its tentative plan to move coal ash from the old Allen Fossil plant in southwest Memphis to a landfill near Memphis International Airport. (Daily Memphian file)
The surprise announcement last week at City Hall of a plan to truck the waste to a landfill near Memphis International Airport drew immediate criticism from City Council members. TVA isn’t pulling the plan but says will seek more public input.
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