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Economic Development

With a mission to “Make Life Better” for the region, TVA fosters economic development to help bring and keep good jobs in communities across the region.

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Southern Success

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

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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.

Fast Charge network charger

Charging Into the Future

Fast Charge Network sets the stage for accelerated EV adoption.

First Solar

The Sun is Shining

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

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A Nuclear Renaissance

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

Man fishing at Tellico

A Ticket to Tellico

Clear waters, great bass fishing and a perfect beach make this reservoir a local favorite.

Flanary Bridge sign

Right Time, Right Place, Right People

New sites give paddlers access to the wondrous waters of Virginia’s remote Powell River.

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.

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The Happy Place

Recreation abounds at Tims Ford – and it’s all built from powerful partnerships.

Women's Summit panel

Empowering New Generations

First-of-its-kind Tennessee Valley Women’s Policy Summit highlights opportunities to shape new futures in the power industry.

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Everything Under the Sun

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

Chickamauga Reservoir beach

Chock-full of Fun

Looking for the perfect spot to enjoy a dip or drop a line? Chickamauga is your place.

Boy fishing at South Holston

The Angler’s Paradise

South Holston Reservoir is a go-to fishing spot in East Tennessee – and an idyllic setting to explore the outdoors.

Boat on water

Caribbean of the South

Outdoor adventurers flock to the clear, blue waters of Norris Reservoir.

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Running the Line

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

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Casting Lines, Shaping Lives

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

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.