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About TVA

Dig into TVA’s partnerships and history. Hear how employees embody TVA’s mission of service in their work and in their daily lives.

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.

Moccasin Bend on the Tennessee River

Vital Voices

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

Trash bag

Keeping It Clean

Students and volunteers board boats to help keep TVA’s Fontana Reservoir clean.

Erin Cardin

Family Time

Cardins rely on TVA benefits for their growing family.

Joel Wise

Practicing Performance

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

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.

Rachel Welch

Continuing the Journey

Welch’s teammates show power of community following medical diagnosis

School bus at charging station

All Aboard the Electric Bus

School districts in TVA’s region are enjoying the benefits of cleaner transportation.

Meredith Neal

Inspiring Minds

Vanderbilt Summer Academy sets a solid foundation for future generations.

Helicopter and crew

Phone-A-Friend

When major storms strike, Duke and TVA can count on each other.

Paddlers at sunset

Peaceful Paddling

Environmental Justice grants inspire outdoor adventures throughout the Valley region.

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.

Another Frequency band

Another Frequency

TVA employees support local communities with a little twang.

Fishing from boat

Thrills on Guntersville

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

Tim Thacker

Ready for What’s Next

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

Repairing electrical lines

Letter from North Carolina

First-person account of resilience and recovery in the wake of Helene.

Historic photo

Floods of the Past

Historical records tell of the Valley’s severe floods – and how the region’s people unite quickly to render aid.

Transmission lines

The Power of Partnership

Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation’s largest public power enterprise, provides affordable, reliable, resilient and increasingly clean energy to 10 million people throughout the seven-state region.

Aerial view of flooding

Supporting Helene Recovery

TVA focuses on immediate needs and long-term relief for eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina communities.

Mural on side of trailer

Stories for Truckin’

Artwork for tractor-trailers helps share TVA’s story with the nation.