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TVA Fun

Tennessee Valley summers brings warm weather and plenty of opportunity to get outside on TVA’s lands and lakes and play the days away. What to do? Scroll on for great ideas.

At TVA, we're hardwired for fun. Recreation is part of our mission—it's who we are. And there's plenty of fun to be had year-round on TVA land and water.

Do you love to hike? We've got trails for every ability. Fishing your obsession? We have some truly world-class bass and trout fishing destinations. Do you like to kick up dirt? We have some spoke'n hot mountain biking trails. Birdwatching more your style? Take a peek at our small wild areas. HuntingCamping? Boating? Swimming? Paddling? Check, check, check, check. And those are just a few of the possibilities.

All you need to do, any time of year, is get out there and have a good time. Share your own stories and photos on Instagram using #TVAfun!


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Right Time, Right Place, Right People

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The Happy Place

Recreation abounds at Tims Ford – and it’s all built from powerful partnerships.

Chock-full of Fun

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The Angler’s Paradise

South Holston Reservoir is a go-to fishing spot in East Tennessee – and an idyllic setting to explore the outdoors.