Dossier
Cumberland Plateau
Coverage of Cumberland Plateau in the Nexus archive.
- Where Tennessee’s long-term drought stands after recent rains
Tennessee remains in a long-term drought, with 80% of the state in moderate drought despite recent rainfall. Groundwater and water levels remain unbalanced, and dry conditions are expected to persist in East Tennessee. The drought impacts ecosystems, agriculture, and infrastructure, with forecasts predicting worsening water supply stress due to climate change.