Bill Frist

We will bring students and community members—from 4-H participants to doctoral candidates—to the farm for continuing fieldwork, research and hands-on learning. These programs will expand scientific knowledge, engage the public and support peer-reviewed research. Indigenous land stewards working with the Institute will continue guiding our restoration of native grasslands.The science will inform prescribed fire, rotational grazing, riparian buffers and other regenerative practices. More importantly, it will help prepare a new generation to care for the land. By sharing this work openly, we hope to turn one farm's recovery into a lasting regional legacy.What is a climate solution that isn't getting the attention or funding it deserves?Nuclear power. Many environmentalists still cringe when I say it. I understand why. Safety, cost, construction time, security and spent-fuel storage are serious concerns. I know we can address them through rigorous engineering, a modernized regulatory process built around safety and disciplined investment.As a Tennessean, I have seen what nuclear makes possible through our Tennessee Valley Authority. In 2024, nuclear power generated 42% of Tennessee's e...