Meredith Garrett

Meredith Garrett is a field writer for TVA by day and a poet by night. Blending a passion for writing, photography and connection with folks across the Valley, Meredith seeks to bring stories to life on the page. Meredith lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with their wife and greyhounds.

Family Time

Cardins rely on TVA benefits for their growing family.

Practicing Performance

Wise models teamwork, communication and collaboration to prepare power system operators.

Continuing the Journey

Welch’s teammates show power of community following medical diagnosis

Williams Family Service

Values like Inclusion with Diversity are much more than boxes being checked. It’s things like equitable footing, psychological safety and actionable change that create a core value.

Another Frequency

TVA employees support local communities with a little twang.

Ready for What’s Next

TVA engineer sees every simulation as a potential chunk of renewable energy for the grid.

The Right Tools

Grit, never-give-up mentality help Bayes cut path to TVA, leadership and mentorship role

Securing The Future

“Don’t put off your dreams,” Townsend says as she pursues degree in human resource management.

Following Her Yellow Brick Road

RaSharon King's outreach role combines her passion for service and education with her day job in natural resources.

Zero to 60

Mercer’s career path required shifting from working with his hands to a managerial role.

Looking Up and Moving Forward

Hassan Ghazi left Iraq with his family when he was three. They escaped over the mountains into Turkey and eventually settled in Chattanooga. Ghazi studied chemistry with an eye toward nuclear power.

From Mentee to Mentor

"Everybody takes an apprentice under their wing here," Dodd said. "Welcoming folks has become the new normal at TVA.

Brandt Finds Creativity in Engineering

Laurel Brandt combines objectivity with ingenuity for creative problem-solving.