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Brain Food: Tennessee
| Plant Name | City/State | Utility Owner | Estimated Mercury Emissions in 1999 (Pounds) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Fossil Plant | Roane, TN | Tennessee Valley Authority | 463 |
| Johnsonville Fossil Plant | Humphreys, TN | Tennessee Valley Authority | 377 |
| Gallatin Fossil Plant | Sumner, TN | Tennessee Valley Authority | 325 |
| Cumberland Fossil Plant | Stewart, TN | Tennessee Valley Authority | 266 |
| Bull Run Fossil Plant | Anderson, TN | Tennessee Valley Authority | 231 |
| John Sevier Fossil Plant | Hawkins, TN | Tennessee Valley Authority | 225 |
| Allen Fossil Plant | Shelby, TN | Tennessee Valley Authority | 98 |
| State Total | 1,988 | ||
| Percent of National Total | 2.3% | ||
