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Deadly Explosion at Tennessee Military Explosives Plant Raises Serious Accountability Questions

By Economics Desk | October 10, 2025

A powerful explosion at a Tennessee explosives plant tied to U.S. military contracts has claimed lives and left others missing. As families seek answers, transparency and government oversight come into sharp focus.

On a quiet Friday in rural Tennessee, an explosive blast tore through a military munitions manufacturing plant, shattering the calm and leaving several unaccounted for amid mounting casualties. The shockwaves from the explosion rattled homes miles away, stirring fear and raising urgent questions about safety protocols and government oversight of critical defense contractors. How Did This Tragedy Happen on America’s Soil? The facility in Bucksnort, Tennessee – sprawling over 1,300 acres and entrusted with manufacturing a range of explosives for the U.S. Army, Navy, and commercial industries – is no ordinary industrial site. It is a linchpin in our national...

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