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Asbestos in Tennessee

Tennessee's industrial history, including mining and manufacturing, resulted in widespread asbestos presence. Historical records document asbestos use in mining operations and manufacturing plants. Documented sites include:

  • Mining areas in the eastern part of the state.
  • Manufacturing plants in cities like Memphis and Nashville.
  • Older power plants.
Tennessee Asbestos Exposure

Known Asbestos Job Sites in Tennessee

Explore 1067 known asbestos sites and job-sites across Tennessee.

Job SiteCityState
1212 South BellevueMemphisTN
1St American National Bank BuildingNashvilleTN
249 Cold Creek Correctional FacilityHenningTN
2668 YaleMemphisTN
3MChattanoogaTN
625 PoplarMemphisTN
A-2300 Wing Vanderbilt HospitalNashvilleTN
ACandSMemphisTN
ACandSNashvilleTN
A.C. Lawrence LeatherNewportTN
Acme PlasteringKnoxvilleTN
A.E.D.C. ProjectTullahomaTN
A.E. Staley ManufacturingLoudonTN
Afg Glass PlantChurch HillTN
Afg Glass PlantKingsportTN
Afg Glass PlantGreenlandTN
Afr Storage FacilityMemphisTN
Ag HeinsKnoxvilleTN
Air National Guard HangarNashvilleTN
Air ProductsChattanoogaTN
Air Route AirportMemphisTN
Air Traffic Control CenterMemphisTN
Aladdin IndustriesNashvilleTN
Alcoa CorporationAlcoaTN
Aldus MannNiotaTN
Alexian Brothers Rest HomeSignal MountainTN
Allen Eaton PanelMemphisTN
Allen Fossil PlantMemphisTN
Allen MaterialMemphisTN
Allen Steam PlantMemphisTN
Allied ChemicalChattanoogaTN
Allis ChalmersTullahomaTN
Almart Department StoreKnoxvilleTN
Alpha ChemicalColliervilleTN
Aluminum FoilsJacksonTN
Amerace-EsnaPiney FlatsTN
American Agricultural & ChemicalNashvilleTN
American BakeriesChattanoogaTN
American CreosotingJacksonTN
American EnkaOaklandTN
American EnkaMorristownTN
American FinishingMemphisTN
American GlanzstoffElizabethtonTN
American Linen SupplyNashvilleTN
American Louisiana PipelineBrownsvilleTN
American ManufacturingChattanoogaTN
American Saint GobainKingsportTN
American Saint GobainGreenlandTN
American SnuffMemphisTN
American SnuffClarksvilleTN

Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in Tennessee

  • Manufacturing Workers: Tennessee's diverse manufacturing sector, including textile mills, chemical plants, and automotive parts factories, historically exposed workers to asbestos used in insulation, gaskets, and other applications (Example: Former rayon manufacturing facilities in Elizabethton).
  • Construction Workers: Asbestos was commonly used in insulation, roofing, flooring, and fireproofing materials in older buildings across the state (Example: Schools, hospitals, and government buildings constructed before the 1980s).
  • Miners: Although asbestos was not mined extensively in Tennessee, some historical mining operations, particularly for zinc and other minerals, may have involved contact with asbestos-containing rock formations (Example: Zinc mines in eastern Tennessee).
  • Power Plant Workers: Asbestos was widely used for insulation and fireproofing in power generation facilities throughout Tennessee (Example: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) coal-fired power plants).
Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in Tennessee

Tennessee Asbestos Regulations and Laws

Tennessee has implemented laws and regulations to protect workers and the public from asbestos exposure. These regulations are primarily enforced by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA).

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)

TDEC oversees asbestos abatement activities, including:

Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA)

TOSHA enforces workplace safety regulations related to asbestos exposure, including:

Key Laws and Regulations

Sources

  1. Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) - Asbestos: https://www.tn.gov/environment/air/asbestos.html
  2. Tennessee Department of Health - Asbestos: https://www.tn.gov/health/cedep/environmental/environmental-health-topics/eht/asbestos.html

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in Tennessee?

If you or a loved one is sick or passed away due to asbestos, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Tennessee law protects victims of asbestos exposure. We can assist you in understanding your legal options.