Adopt a TVA Trail

TVA manages more than 30 public trails (190 miles) along the Tennessee River and its tributaries and on reservoir lands. Providing quality recreational opportunities such as hiking, biking and horseback riding is part of our mission of service and helps us make life in the Tennessee Valley better. You can help us by protecting and monitoring the trails to instill a legacy of conservation. Adopters will assist TVA Natural Resources staff by providing information on trail conditions and issues. Grab a group of friends, make it a part of your club's community service activity, and have fun!

Requirements and Responsibilities

Application and training: You'll need to complete the TVA Natural Resources Volunteer Application and review a training presentation. Other restrictions may apply.

Time requirements: You can hike your trail as little or as much as you would like, but we would prefer it once a year. You'll get rewarded for four trail visits with TVA swag!

Following completion of training, participants' responsibilities and duties include:

• Monitoring the site.
• Collecting data and information on site conditions including photographs and filling out monitoring forms after each visit.

Contact: [email protected].