In a statement released Tuesday (7/14/2025), the Tennessee Valley Authority said it is no longer considering Cheatham County for its proposed natural gas power plant project. The announcement comes after Cheatham County Mayor Kerry McCarver thanked country star John Rich on Facebook Saturday for speaking with President Donald Trump about the county’s opposition to the plant. The President reportedly told Rich to consider the project dead. TVA says it is now evaluating a site at a nearby industrial park and as well as other locations in Middle Tennessee.
TVA No Longer Considering Cheatham County for New Power Plant After Country Star John Rich Speaks to President Trump
Jul 15, 2025 | 10:08 PM