Molder and Hatcher discuss positions on renewable energy, nuclear power ahead of November election

By: Cassandra Stephenson

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: September 14, 2026

Words: 1,053

Last Updated: 4 days, 7 hours ago

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District 5 candidates Charlie Hatcher, a Republican farmer and former Tennessee agriculture commissioner, and Chaz Molder, the Democratic mayor of Columbia, share pride in Tennessee’s nuclear energy work and see renewable energy sources as tools for powering the state’s future.

But they take different approaches on federal government involvement and dealing with nuclear waste.

The contenders are vying for a district that spans some of the state’s most and least populated areas, including counties where …

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