Y-12 National Security Complex

06/01/2026

Here's a cool update! Permanent heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) Project’s Main Process Building and Salvage and Accountability Building have been powered up just in time for Summer. UPF has more than 1.8 million pounds of HVAC ductwork.

06/01/2026

We enjoyed hosting Admiral Correll at Y-12!

05/29/2026

There is still time to apply for a CNS Community Investment Fund grant!

The East Tennessee Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund grant cycle!

Apply today! For a list of complete grant requirements, visit easttennesseefoundation.org/grants/cns-y-12-community-investment-fund/ or email [email protected].

05/29/2026

Martin Williamson, CNS senior director of Global Security and Strategic Partnerships, moderated a panel on “Ensuring America’s National Security” on day 2 of the Tennessee Valley Corridor National Summit. CNS Vice President of Mission Ex*****on Reed Mullins contributed to the discussion as a panelist.

05/28/2026

CNS President and CEO Rich Tighe hosted a session on “Leading America’s Nuclear Renaissance” at the Tennessee Valley Corridor National Summit. The session included panel discussions and presentations as well as keynote remarks by U.S. Energy Deputy Secretary James Danly.

05/28/2026

CNS is a sponsor of the annual Tennessee Valley Corridor National Summit in Chattanooga. Y-12’s booth features the site’s national security missions, including a focus on our expanding global security work.

05/28/2026

Norris Middle School won first place in the tenth annual “Dream it. Do it.” competition sponsored by the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce and Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS), which manages and operates the Y-12 National Security Complex for the National Nuclear Security Administration.

“Dream It. Do It.” pairs eighth-grade students with local industries to produce videos describing the businesses. The videos are then judged to determine the winners of the competition. The goal of the program is to introduce students to careers in manufacturing and help develop the future workforce.

Read more: https://www.y12.doe.gov/news/press-releases/norris-middle-school-wins-tenth-student-manufacturing-competition

05/26/2026

Josh S. is used to having his foot on the throttle during professional drift races, and he is ready to bring that experience to Y-12 Readiness Assurance by partnering strategically with different projects to efficiently and effectively support safe start-up.

Read more about his journey to support Y-12’s missions: https://www.y12.doe.gov/news/blog/y-12er-spotlight-joshua-s

05/25/2026

Memorial Day was established to remember and honor those who died while serving their country in battle or as a result of wounds received in battle. On behalf of the men and women who help keep America secure at Y-12, we gratefully acknowledge our fallen heroes.

05/22/2026

The DOE Mile event is a one-mile foot race/fun walk involving U.S. Department of Energy sites across the country. The Mile promotes healthy activities and camaraderie through friendly competition. Thank you to the Y-12ers who participated in this year’s event!