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As visitors approach the Painted Bluff site, they have a beautiful view from the water.

A Journey to Painted Bluff

Alabama political leaders visit Marshall County’s Native American prehistoric cliff art.

A guest visits at booth at the Supplier Diversity Summit

Working in Partnership

Partnerships and programs help small and diverse businesses connect with TVA specialists.

A park-goer uses an all-terrain wheelchair at Radnor Lake State Park

Traveling the Trails

TVA grant funds all-terrain wheelchairs to improve accessibility at state parks.

Quarles, a senior operator at Raccoon Mountain

A Timeless Power

Since its earliest days, TVA has harnessed water resources to help generate the region’s electricity.

Living the Mission

Retired TVA team members helped shape a legacy of service to the people of the Valley.

Farmers at Bridgeforth Farms inspect their crops. A large John Deere tractor is parked behind them

Lifeblood of a Legacy

TVA helps farmers carefully manage water resources, ensuring a sustainable supply for generations to come.

workers clearing a tree in a right-of-way area

A Day in the Forester’s Life

Managing rights of way and clearing trees is part of the job. Building meaningful relationships with landowners is the best part.

Aerial view of the site of the new TS Conductor installation, near the Widows Creek switchyard

New Life for Transmission Lines

TVA launches project to evaluate advanced conductors that aim to reduce emissions and improve generation efficiency.

The Power of Reserve Generation

Natural gas fleet serves as a critical baseload and on-demand part of the diverse mix of electricity that energizes the grid.

Jeff Lyash: TVA is Committed to Meeting Your Energy Needs

As the Valley region continues to grow, TVA is ensuring it remains the best place to live, work and play for generations to come.

TVA Adds Natural Gas Generation to the Grid

TVA reached an exciting milestone with the commercial operation of three new units at Colbert Combustion Turbine site in North Alabama.

Trails for Trout

TVA partners with organizations to improve waterway access for native trout species at Wolf Creek.

Solar Smarts

Interested in installing solar power? Find objective information and qualified installers through TVA’s Green Connect program.

A young girl smiles as she peers through a magnifying glass

Eager Learners Venture Into Nature

TVA and Discover Life in America co-host the annual BioBlitz, where visitors young and old learn about the magic of plant and animal life.

TVA Senior Archeology Specialist Erin Dunsmore travels by boat to check on sealed caves.

Protectors of the Past

Discovery and preservation are hallmarks of archaeology. But modern archaeologists are also expert relationship builders, working with many partners to preserve the past.

Wilson Dam employees working on the upgrades

Wilson Dam Legacy Lives On

Work on TVA’s largest hydro facility will extend the life of this longtime power producer.

Celebrating Winged Superheroes

TVA Natural Resources joins UT Gardens in generating a buzz about pollinator insects during National Pollinator Week.

Saggy Transmission tower lines in winter

Finding the Right Mix

TVA welcomes input as it works on new Integrated Resource Plan to find the right approach to ensuring a bright future.

A Tale of Two Upgrades

Melton Hill and Fort Loudoun dams will provide clean energy for years to come thanks to significant repairs.

Engineer working near high-voltage tower

Making Every Megawatt Count

TVA prepares for sizzling summer heat with a variety of springtime outages and business partnerships.