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A series of firsts delivers new Plant Vogtle units
Southern Nuclear was first when no one wanted to be.
The nuclear subsidiary of the century-old utility Southern Company, based in Atlanta, Ga., joined a pack of nuclear companies in the early 2000s—during what was then dubbed a “nuclear renaissance”—bullish on plans for new large nuclear facilities and adding thousands of new carbon-free megawatts to the grid.
In 2008, Southern Nuclear applied for a combined construction and operating license (COL), positioning the company to receive the first such license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 2012. Also in 2008, Southern became the first U.S. company to sign an engineering, procurement, and construction contract for a Generation III+ reactor. Southern chose Westinghouse’s AP1000 pressurized water reactor, which was certified by the NRC in December 2011.
Fast forward a dozen years—which saw dozens of setbacks and hundreds of successes—and Southern Nuclear and its stakeholders celebrated the completion of Vogtle Units 3 and 4: the first new commercial nuclear power construction project completed in the U.S. in more than 30 years.
Burger Theory
$$ 3005 S Frk Blvd, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-534-9778 | LGBTQ+ friendly
Stockman's Restaurant
$$ .9 miles from the venue | 1175 Pier View Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83402This chophouse with rustic flair serves up steaks & seafood plus family-style desserts.
MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
$$ 1.2 miles from the venue | 1490 Milligan Rd, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-932-2987Pizzeria chain serving creative pies, sandwiches, beer & wine in a casual, rustic setting.
Don Alberto Mexican Food
$ 1.3 miles from the venue | 900 Pancheri Dr Ste. A, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-523-0907
The Sandwich Tree
$ 1.6 miles from the venue | 500 W 17th St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-529-5875
Cedric's Family Restaurant
$ 1.7 miles from the venue | 1260 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-524-4383Humble joint with a vintage vibe whipping up homestyle American fare from morning to night.
Smitty's Pancake & Steak House
$ 1.7 miles from the venue | 645 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-523-6450Long-standing, comfy eatery turning out homestyle American plates from breakfast to dinner.
Copper Rill Restaurant
$$ 1.7 miles from the venue | 415 River Pkwy, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-529-5800Casual, classy fixture offering refined American entrees & housemade desserts, plus outdoor seating.
Jalisco's Mexican Restaurant
$$ 1.7 miles from the venue | 325 River Pkwy, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-612-0102Mexico is featured in the decorations & the menu of this casual locally owned restaurant.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
$$ 1.8 miles from the venue | 635 N Utah Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-528-8985Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting. LGBTQ+ friendly
Chili's Grill & Bar
$$ 1.8 miles from the venue | 620 N Utah Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-552-2577Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting. LGBTQ+ friendly
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
$$ 1.8 miles from the venue | 1305 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-227-0545Lively, family-friendly chain featuring Italian standards such as pastas & salads. LGBTQ+ friendly
Shari's Cafe and Pies
$ 1.8 miles from the venue | 1330 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-529-2911Family-friendly chain of sit-down cafes serving an all-American menu of comfort food. LGBTQ+ friendly
Smokin Fins - Idaho Falls
$$ 1.9 miles from the venue | 370 Memorial Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-888-3467Laid-back eatery serving local & Asian classics such as sandwiches, seafood & sushi, plus cocktails. LGBTQ+ friendly
O'Brady's Family Restaurant
$ 2 miles from the venue | 1438 W Broadway St #2636, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-523-2132
The SnakeBite Restaurant
$$ 2 miles from the venue | 401 Park Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-525-2522American bistro dishes, including steaks & seafood, in an airy, casual space with a bar.
Yummy House
$ 2 miles from the venue | 354 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-524-6188Old-school restaurant offering generous plates of standard Chinese fare in an easygoing atmosphere.
Culver’s
$ 1.4 miles from the venue | 946 Pancheri Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-538-1880Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy. LGBTQ+ friendly
Subway
$ 1.5 miles from the venue | 500 S Utah Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-523-0881Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Carl’s Jr.
$ 1.6 miles from the venue | 805 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-523-4539Fast-food chain known for its variety of piled-high burgers & meal combos, plus shakes.
Jack in the Box
$ 2 miles from the venue | 1458 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-552-2613Burgers, chicken, tacos & breakfast items fill out the menu at this fast-food chain.
McDonald's
$ 2 miles from the venue | 1485 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 | 208-522-1621Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
