Article Archive

Outdoor Magic

TVA Natural Resources partners with Bridge Chattanooga to offer opportunities for youth to enjoy nature’s treasures.

Dams Take Center Stage

Experts gather to share knowledge about dam construction and operation as they focus on protecting communities.

Raccoon Mountain Upgrade Underway

Work continues on TVA’s unique pumped storage facility to ensure its clean power is available 24/7 and in extreme weather conditions for years to come.

Adding recycled Christmas tree to reef ball

Fish are Friends

Those who enjoy fishing at Douglas Lake will soon have even better fishing stories to tell thanks to efforts to refresh and improve the underwater habitat.

TVA Police: A History of Service, Integrity and Excellence

Explore the TVA Police's long and storied history of serving and protecting TVA facilities and lands as well as the people of the region.

Focusing on the Future

TVA seeks public input as it builds the energy system of the future with a focus on meeting the current needs of the Tennessee Valley region.

TVA's 90th Anniversary Day of Service: A Legacy of Powering Progress

As part of the company-wide day of service to celebrate TVA's 90th anniversary, our West Region team volunteered at Overton Park in Memphis to restore the park's beauty and maintain its facilities.

A Historic Day

TVA marked its 90th anniversary with the largest day of service in our history: More than 2,000 employees and 125 retirees volunteered in every corner of the region, logging 10,000 service hours.

Construction Continues on TVA’s First Battery Storage System

TVA is developing its first owned and operated battery storage project near Knoxville, Tenn. Large-scale energy storage technologies, which capture power for later use, are critical for building the Grid of Tomorrow.

TVA Asking for Public Input on Kingston Fossil Plant

TVA is conducting an environmental review for Kingston Fossil Plant to assess the potential impacts of retiring the site and building replacement generation to ensure continued reliability across the Valley.

Aiding Our Pollinator Friends

Look for a "Pollinator Habitat" sign next time you visit a TVA park of right-of-way. Pollinator areas provide a home for a variety of vital native species including bees, moths, beetles and butterflies.

Wild for Wildflowers

TVA's annual guided wildflower walks along the Clinch River near Norris Dam allow people to enjoy a nice hike while learning about native trees and plants and the region's biodiversity.

Answering the Call

TVA transmission crews, along with local power companies, rallied to aid communities first in Mississippi then in Tennessee devastated by a series of severe storms and tornadoes.

Bassmaster Classic Showcases Area Biodiversity

Attendees of the Bassmaster Classic Expo were treated to a close-up view of native fish species in TVA's 750-gallon mobile aquarium, highlighting the Valley's biodiversity and TVA's stewardship efforts.

TVA-Ford Partnership: A New Way of Doing Business

Ford partnered with TVA to create BlueOval City, the company’s first carbon-neutral manufacturing complex which will build next-generation electric F-series pickups and advanced batteries in west Tennessee.

TVA’s Trailblazing Treasurer

In honor of Women's History Month, we profile the trailblazing Florentine Goodrich, TVA's first treasurer and one of several women who held important roles within the New Deal.

TVA Celebrates Women’s History Month

In recognition of Women’s History Month, TVA is celebrating the women who contribute to our mission of service - starting with the three women who currently sit on our Board of Directors.

TVA natural resources team planting tree

Protecting a Biodiversity Hotspot

TVA is partnering with The Nature Conservancy and other organizations to improve the water quality at Paint Rock River, Alabama’s most diverse watershed and home to several endangered species .

TVA’s Stephen Craven Named Federal Engineer of the Year

TVA's Engineer of the Year, Stephen Craven, was honored as the Federal Engineer of the Year for his work on designing a faster, safer, and more private communication architecture.

We Can Do It!

Meet the new generation of Rosie the Riveters as women across the region help fill the shortage of trades-and-labor employees and set themselves on the path to a six-figure future.