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Abdiel Vallejo-Lopez 

Abdiel Vallejo-Lopez is TVA's brand writer of economic impact.  Before joining TVA, Abdiel covered economic development stories for the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce. He received his bachelor's in Humanities from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and a master's in writing from Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta.
Abdiel Vallejo-Lopez

Helicopter in flight

By Land and Air

In the wake of Helene, TVA’s Aviation and Transmission crews unite to restore power in hard-hit regions.

Knoxville skyline

Southern Success

Tennessee’s business landscape and powerful partnerships position the region for continued prosperity.

Meredith Neal

Inspiring Minds

Vanderbilt Summer Academy sets a solid foundation for future generations.

Fast Charge network charger

Charging Into the Future

Fast Charge Network sets the stage for accelerated EV adoption.

Fishing from boat

Thrills on Guntersville

CAST for Kids helps children with special needs connect to outdoor recreation.

First Solar

The Sun is Shining

With the arrival of First Solar’s manufacturing facility, new opportunities open in North Alabama and beyond.

Exterior of Tricastin, France, enrichment facility

A Nuclear Renaissance

Orano’s multibillion-dollar capital investment helps set the stage for nuclear advancement.

MoonPie display

Powering MoonPies

TVA EnergyRight incentives equal big savings for an iconic American snack.

Mural in Johnson City, Tennessee

Charting the Course

TVA and the Baker School partner on a first-of-its-kind study that will help navigate the path to a net-zero emissions economy.

6,000th Home Uplift

Changing Lives

Since 2018, TVA EnergyRight’s Home Uplift program has connected homeowners like Mark Morton with free, energy efficient upgrades for a cleaner, more comfortable home.

Raft in rapid

Running the Line

Ocoee River whitewater rafting generates big thrills for visitors – and big business for area’s outfitters.

Boat on water

Dancing with Nature

TVA's river management team readies the reservoirs for summer recreation.

Woman holding fish

Casting Lines, Shaping Lives

TVA fosters a love of fishing and conservation in younger generations – one tournament at a time.

Jeremy Swafford

Forging Bonds

A longtime TVA lineworker takes a leading role in building up the next generation.

Campground

Camp Chronicles

TVA’s Camp-Right program helps set the bar for the region's sustainable campgrounds.

Aerial view of Chickasaw Trails Industrial Park

Powering Forward

A $1.9 billion battery manufacturing plant will lead Mississippi’s Marshall County into a new era of growth.

Power Service Shops

The Art of Restoration

A $39.9 million investment advances TVA Power Service Shops’ mission.

Kaylee O’Quinn

Winter Chills, Outdoor Thrills

Amid cooler temps, the Valley region has plenty on tap for adventure.

Timothy Fritch, reliability analysis manager

A Mission to Innovate

Reliability analysis manager Timothy Fritch receives TVA’s Engineer of the Year award.

TVA River Management general manager James Everett

Balancing the Basin

Drought conditions linger, but spring rains could set the stage for a summer of great recreation.