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Building 9206 was used for uranium recovery and processing

Building 9206 played a valuable role in both the Manhattan Project and the Cold War by processing special nuclear material.

Consolidated Nuclear Security’s Community Investment Fund recently awarded 12 grants focusing on early learning and academic support, acute mental health, and pre‑ and post‑natal family services to area nonprofits.

OAK RIDGE, Tenn — Personnel will be performing preventive maintenance on the public warning siren system in the Oak Ridge area throughout the week of Nov. 3, 2025.

During that week, people in the area may occasionally hear audio from individual sirens in the vicinity of Y‑12 National Security Complex.

The sirens are strategically placed to notify the public in the unlikely event of an on-site emergency that has impacts beyond the site boundary.

OAK RIDGE, Tenn — The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) recognized four teams at Y‑12 National Security Complex with Defense Programs Awards of Excellence, which were celebrated recently during an on‑site ceremony. The winning teams contributed to national security by meeting or exceeding the mission criteria established for the sites.

Several Y‑12 employees were honored for contributing to the site’s success in technology transfer, including several patents.

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) is sponsoring a $5,000 grant for a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics classroom project. The goal of the grant, designated for grades K–12, is to foster advancement of STEM activities in the classroom and to help develop Y-12’s future workforce. CNS manages and operates the Y-12 National Security Complex for the National Nuclear Security Administration.

Public and private school teachers or school administrators in the following East Tennessee counties may apply:

OAK RIDGE, Tenn — Emergency response personnel from the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Y‑12 National Security Complex’s managing and operating contractor, Consolidated Nuclear Security, along with other federal, state and local emergency management personnel, will conduct an emergency exercise on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in and around the Y‑12 plant.

OAK RIDGE, Tenn — Monthly testing of the public notification sirens in Oak Ridge has been rescheduled to Monday, June 2.

Warning sirens are placed around Oak Ridge’s three major sites — the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Y‑12 National Security Complex, and East Tennessee Technology Park. In the unlikely event of an off‑site emergency, sirens will sound to alert area residents.

Niko Chauls (left), CEO and co-founder of CrewXR, signs a memorandum of understanding with Ashley Stowe, senior director of Oak Ridge Enhanced Technology and Training Center.

Personnel will be performing preventive maintenance on the public warning siren system in the Oak Ridge area throughout the week of Nov. 11, 2024.

During that week, people in the area may occasionally hear audio from individual sirens in the vicinity of Y‑12 National Security Complex.

The sirens are strategically placed to notify the public in the unlikely event of an on‑site emergency that has impacts beyond the site boundary.

Students from four counties join manufacturing competition

Jellico Middle School students and their teacher talk with a representative of Clayton Homes of Appalachia during the “Dream it. Do it.” kickoff at Junior Achievement of East Tennessee in Clinton.

The Bechtel Group Foundation and CNS contribute $110,000; $50,000 more in matching funds available to employees who donate<?font ??>

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Bechtel-led Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC, (CNS) the management and operating contractor of the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas, has joined with its parent company to donate money in support of victims and communities in recovery from damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene in upper East Tennessee.

Diana C. is a journeyman wireman at the Uranium Processing Facility, and she comes from a long line of electricians.

OAK RIDGE, Tenn — Diana C. knew from an early age what she wanted her life to look like. She had a strong work ethic and knew what she needed to do to achieve her goals as she planned the path for her future.

With Y-12’s emergency responders at a safe distance away, Mr. T, one of the site’s two robotic dogs, investigates an unknown chemical spill at Y-12.

Y-12 supports our nation’s veterans with new opportunities through the Veterans to Engineers program.

OAK RIDGE, Tenn — Y‑12 is supporting our nation’s veterans with new opportunities through the Veterans to Engineers program.

Meet the faces behind the transformative new way of learning at ORETTC: Austin A., Kelly S., Amanda W., and John K..

Todd Ailes, chief operating officer, is excited to return to CNS. Photo by Joy Kimbrough.

Julie Cramer started at Y‑12 in 2010 as an intern and has held several positions at the site during her career. (Photo by Jordan Ray.)

A key principle at Y‑12 is continuous improvement — one of 11 principles that reflect the site’s commitment to being a learning organization. Twice a year, the Performance Improvement group asks Y‑12 organizations to submit projects to be included in its “Continuous Improvement Celebration.” There, each team shares its successes, and employees vote for the Best Y‑12 Initiative and Best Value Stream Element Teams Initiative.

This year’s recent celebration included 14 projects — 10 Y‑12 initiatives and 4 VSET initiatives.

Terra M. is a night shift carpenter on the UPF Project and is one of many traveling craft professionals working at the site.

The road less traveled has proven to be a path to leadership for Terra M.

Field Engineering Administrator Kaitlyn W. shares her thoughts on teamwork as part of a series of Y‑12 stories highlighting our Construction team.

Leslie M. is set to take on her newest challenge at Y‑12. Photo by Brian Holt.