Energizing Tennessee: Recruiting for the Nuclear Renaissance with Derrick Collins, TVA
August 4, 2026
Advanced energy 🤝 economic development.
Derrick Collins, Regional Economic Development Consultant for the Tennessee Valley Authority joins Energizing Tennessee to discuss:
- Major nuclear energy-related projects Derrick has taken the lead on, including with companies like Orano, TRISO-X, BWXT, Oklo, Radiant, and LIS Technologies
- Derrick’s insight into company recruitment strategies and job-creation initiatives
- How the TVA Workforce Invest Grant is preparing the next generation for the workforce, and providing additional economic development resources
About Energizing Tennessee:
Energizing Tennessee, powered by the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council, explores the latest news and insights about the advanced energy sector. Hear from advanced energy leaders and experts as they share their thoughts on transportation electrification, workforce development and this growing sector of our state’s economy.