ORNL’s Building 3544 enters characterization and deactivation phase

UCOR cleanup efforts at ORNL continue advancing as Building 3544, Process Waste Treatment Plant, officially transfers from the Nuclear Operations team to ORNL deactivation and demolition (D&D) crews. The transfer signifies that nuclear operational work inside the building has concluded and the facility is now entering characterization and deactivation activities ahead of future demolition. D&D…

UCOR supports Emory Valley Center fundraiser

UCOR served as a sponsor of Emory Valley Center’s (EVC) Jack Case Impact Award Fundraiser. Proceeds from the event will support a variety of Emory Valley Center programs including the Early Learning Center, Early Intervention Emergency Crisis Fund, Behavioral Health, household items for residential support, and Medicaid Alternative Pathways to Independence (MAPs) home safety packages.…

UCOR celebrates 25 years of the Roane Alliance

UCOR representatives recently attended the 2026 Roane Alliance Gala, the annual fundraiser that supports Roane Alliance’s mission to bring economic prosperity through economic development and education and workforce development.  UCOR was a gold sponsor of the Reflections of Excellence-themed gala, which also serves as a focus and a backdrop for networking and relationship-building opportunities locally,…

iQuestion winners: proactive observations prevent issues

Several individuals demonstrated exceptional vigilance, preventing potential hazards and costly delays through their keen observations in April. John Cisneros (OSPREY) identified a flaw in downdrawing drawings, averting significant roadway damage and shipment delays. Colby Tucker and Jon Barkley (WILE-E) discovered and safely managed a contaminated hydraulic cylinder at ETTP, showcasing outstanding situational awareness. Cole Aryes…

New infrastructure assisting in Beta-4 deactivation

UCOR’s deactivation and demolition crews officially start deactivation on the 360,000-square-feet Beta-4 facility, a former Manhattan Project-era uranium enrichment building. The National Nuclear Security Administration transferred operational responsibility of the 360,000-square-foot Beta-4 to OREM for the characterization, deactivation, and pre-demolition work. While preparation to begin deactivation on the facility was underway, UCOR’s Y-12 infrastructure crews completed a major…

New quantity limits, removals from coverage under BCBST formulary

There are a few mid-year changes to the 2026 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee (BCBST) Preferred Formulary that may impact your prescription drug coverage. Please access the comprehensive 2026 Mid-Year Preferred Formulary Changes document from BCBST for the most up-to-date information. It includes full details on these adjustments, including information on new quantity limits,…