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Tennessee Approves $260M Mental Health Institute Amid Tribal Opposition

1/15/2025

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Tennessee's State Building Commission has greenlit a $260 million replacement for the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute in Chattanooga, yet a new site remains unconfirmed. The decision sparked an archaeological review due to concerns for the historic Native American site, with local tribes voicing strong opposition and urging the state to explore alternative locations.

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Tennessee's State Building Commission has greenlit a $260 million replacement for the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute in Chattanooga, yet a new site remains unconfirmed. The decision sparked an archaeological review due to concerns for the historic Native American site, with local tribes voicing strong opposition and urging the state to explore alternative locations.