The Tennessean Pulp and Paper Facility, Nashville, Tennessee

The Tennessean is a pulp and paper facility located at 1100 Broadway in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. As a pulp and paper plant, it is part of a sector known for significant water and energy use, as well as emissions of pollutants such as particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 511110 and 513110, indicating newspaper publishing and related activities. In the United States, pulp and paper facilities are subject to comprehensive environmental regulations under the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). These regulations require permits for air emissions, wastewater discharges, and hazardous waste management. The Tennessean, as a facility in this sector, must comply with these federal standards, as well as state-level requirements in Tennessee. The Tennessean's location in downtown Nashville places it in an urban environment with potential community proximity concerns. The facility's operations may contribute to local air quality and water resource impacts, though specific emissions data are not detailed here. Its role in the publishing industry involves paper production and printing, which are resource-intensive processes.

The Tennessean operates in Nashville, Tennessee, a city with a growing population and industrial base. Pulp and paper facilities are associated with high water consumption, wastewater discharges containing organic pollutants, and air emissions from boilers and drying processes. The facility's urban location increases potential exposure for nearby communities. Regulatory oversight by the US EPA and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation aims to mitigate these impacts through permits and monitoring.