Home Entertainment Historic Turbine Lift Marks New Chapter at Cherokee Dam Historic Turbine Lift Marks New Chapter at Cherokee DamJanuary 9, 2026 A massive turbine is lifted from Cherokee Dam’s Unit 3 during a recent modernization project. Photo courtesy of Tennessee Valley Authority. JEFFERSON CITY – A piece of East Tennessee history was carefully lifted away earlier this month as the last of Cherokee Dam’s original turbines was… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close Previous Post JoAnn Roach Next Post USPS changes postmark process for mailed items