Skip to main content

South Region

The South Region includes TVA’s service area in northern Alabama.

Alabama Region

Sandhill cranes

Birds on the Brain

Though the days are short, the lack of leaves and rich resources make fall and winter the perfect seasons for birding.

Moccasin Bend on the Tennessee River

Vital Voices

Stakeholders and public help strengthen TVA’s Integrated Resource Plan.

Crew member on Mv. Freedom

36 Hours to Demopolis

As two storied entities unite for emergency repairs at a Southern river lock, TVA’s flagship vessel shines.

Holding fish

Agents of Change

TVA-sponsored workshops help conservation partners link actions on land to water health in northern Alabama’s Paint Rock River.

Holding mussel

A Really Good Day

Elk River restoration reveals thriving rare mussel populations.

Holding bat

The Night Shift

Fast-flying, insect-eating bats matter. Meet the biologists who net them all night to keep tabs on their health.

The Williams family

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.

Welding cave gates

Got Gates?

What lurks in TVA’s caves? A lot of litter – prompting biologists to gate caves

Line worker in bucket lift

X-ray Vision

New scanning technology helps TVA line crews monitor health of transmission lines.

First Solar

The Sun is Shining

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

Raccoon Mountain

Compass to a Bright Future

TVA seeks public input on its draft 2025 Integrated Resource Plan.

Musk turtle

A Focus on Conservation

National Geographic’s Joel Sartore promotes conservation with help from TVA and partners.

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.

Aerial view of Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant

Browns Ferry Celebrates 50 Years

TVA’s iconic nuclear plant in North Alabama is a cornerstone of clean energy production.

Standing in water with siene net.

Everything Under the Sun

At a North Alabama site, rare fish, native grasslands and solar energy flourish together.

Hot summer temperature sign in downtown Chattanooga

Smart Steps in a Heat Wave

Energy efficiency experts offer advice for staying cool and keeping electric bills under control.

Bee lands on flower

Powered for Summer

As warm weather arrives, TVA is ready to keep you cool and comfortable.

Volunteers painting home

A Legacy of Service

Employees celebrate TVA’s 91st year by volunteering across a seven-state region.

People walking on wooded trail

Catch the Trail Magic

Join the National Trails Day fun with volunteer events and a TVA scavenger hunt.

Kayaks on river

Back From the Brink

TVA and its partners work to protect rare species and their habitats in a biodiversity hotspot.