Walk on the Wild Side

Outdoor explorers delight in spring blooms at TVA’s guided Wildflower Walk.

From Mentee to Mentor

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

Forging Bonds

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

Creating Conservationists

How do you nurture the next generation of conservationists? TVA-funded ZooCrew program excites teens with real-world science.

Cicada Cycles Benefit Valley Region

When a new brood of cicadas emerges, it helps forests, animals and people.

Keeping the Fire Burning

TVA's coal plant operator training is a lot of work, but participants love it.

Davis Keeps His Eye on the Details

Davis investigates equipment needs at TVA's Power Service Shop

Kingston Slated for Retirement

As TVA leaders shape the site's future, workers reflect on a proud legacy of service to the people of the region.

Brandt Finds Creativity in Engineering

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

Restoring the Land

The prescription for healthy grasslands, good hay and habitat? Carefully controlled fires.

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.

Think Like a Butterfly

How do monarchs see the world? Award-winning model ranks top TVA habitats for at-risk butterflies.

For the Love of Sturgeon

Passion drives TVA employees and their partners as they monitor this rare fish in reservoirs and rivers.

Liz Hamrick searches cave crevices for bats

Into the Earth

To better understand at-risk bat populations, TVA zoologists delve deep underground.

A group of students standing and observing the activity at a power trading floor

TVA Investment Challenge Teaches More Than Investing

For two decades, students in TVA's Investment Challenge Program have learned the skills that employers value.

Student Stock Pickers Manage Millions for TVA

College students across the region gain real-world investing experience in TVA's Investment Challenge Program.

The Art of Restoration

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

TVA watershed representative and volunteers planting a tree

Just Keep Growing

Valued partnerships give rise to tree-planting projects throughout the Valley region.

The Matchmaker

An innovation scout links TVA and local power company partners to the latest breakthroughs. 

Flower Power

TVA showcases innovative solar power technology near Chickamauga Dam.

Winter Chills, Outdoor Thrills

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

TVA specialist holding up a bag of mussels

Mystery of the Mussels

Biologists partner to bring rare animals back from the brink of extinction.

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.

Megawatts in the Megastorm

TVA’s winter preparedness shines as bitter cold snap fuels record energy demand.

Sandhill Cranes Reign on Reservoirs

This winter, visit the Valley region’s reservoirs to see the majestic migratory sandhill cranes.

Aerial view of Ackerman Combined Cycle Plant

Ackerman Ramps up Efficiency, Winterization

TVA teams are nearing completion on the enterprise’s largest improvement at a gas plant.

The front page of the Chattanooga Sunday Times on Feb. 14, 1960.

Baby, It Was Cold Outside

Extreme snowfall isn’t a frequent event in the Valley region – but it’s happened before.

DIY Home Energy Assessment kit in mailbox

Nifty and Thrifty

Free DIY Home Energy Assessment kits help homeowners and renters save on energy costs.

Warmer Together

Small steps help reduce energy use, saving you money and strengthening the region’s resiliency during peak demand.

Cold Snap Arrives

TVA’s Nick Austin shares a behind-the-scenes look at weather forecasting.

The Race at Cutoff Reach

TVA scientists embark on expeditions to protect globally imperiled plants and animals.

Build a New Year’s Green Routine

TVA’s experts offer their top tips for environmental stewardship in the new year.

An aerial view of a bend in the Tennessee River

Planning Ahead

Public webinar highlights latest information in TVA’s IRP process.

Birdwatchers peer through binoculars to glimpse birds near Chickamauga Dam

Rare Bird Graces Chickamauga Reservoir

Region's reservoirs welcome birds such as the ancient murrelet, a Pacific seabird that flew in from 3,000 miles away.

Group of Children at the Oconaluftee River

Watchers of the Watershed

TVA teams with Native Tribes on river stewardship.

Into the Woods

Recreation and Environmental Justice grants help bring people outside for learning and play.

This Area Is My Home

TVA crews work alongside local partners to repair tornado damage.

Gallatin Turbine Plant Winterization Project

Buttoning Up the Winter To-Do List

TVA teams are wrapping up about 3,400 cold-weather upgrades at plants around the Valley region.

Storm Response Underway

Tornadoes and severe storms devastate communities in TVA’s North Region.

Shaping the Future

Integrated Resource Plan will guide energy and environmental strategies into 2050.

The Future at Bull Run

With retirement, this storied fossil plant can become an asset for greener energy.

TVA President and CEO Jeff Lyash listens as U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm speaks during a visit to the Clinch River site

A Shovel in the Ground

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm signals Biden administration’s support for TVA’s Clinch River nuclear efforts.

Built for All

TVA partners on new docks and improved trail access for adventurers with disabilities.

Two mountain bikers ride along a trail at the Loyston Point Trail system near Norris Lake

TVA Trails are Top Picks for Bikers

Mill Creek and Loyston loops rated No. 1 and No. 2 among Tennessee spots.

Honoring a Generation

As TVA retires Bull Run Fossil Plant, employees remember the legacy they helped shape.  

Tim Rausch: Nuclear Excellence is a Journey

TVA’s culture of empowerment, safety and inclusivity helps light the path.

Plant a Pollinator Paradise

Top tips for growing native plants that attract birds, bees and butterflies.

Standing next to a new aeroderivative gas turbine

Energy on Demand

New aeroderivative technology ensures Johnsonville can quickly generate on-demand power.

Sturgeon Stewardship

TVA and its partners work to reintroduce this rare fish into river system.

Paradise Combined Cycle Plant in Drakesboro, Kentucky

Paradise Adds Fast-start Turbines

TVA commissions gas-powered combustion turbines at combined cycle plant in Kentucky.

Cal Ripken Jr. and young guests celebrate the opening of a new STEM center at the Boys & Girls Club of North Mississippi – Haven Acres Unit, in southeastern Tupelo

Swinging for STEM

TVA partnership with legendary baseball family expands STEM education in seven-state region.

Four college competitors row along a stretch of the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga

Race Day on the River

A TVA-managed integrated reservoir system sets the stage for one of the world’s largest rowing events.

Walt Simonson with Harvey Kurtzman Award

Through the Multiverse

The return of Loki on video streaming showcases an interdimensional connection between two TVAs.

An Honored Resting Place

TVA partners with volunteers in Sumner County, Tennessee, on the relocation of 121 historic gravesites.

Driving the EV Revolution

TVA and partners team with Ford Motor Co. on BlueOval City progress.

Preparing for Winter

As cold weather approaches, TVA’s massive summer effort helps ensure reliable power.

A Delicate Balancing Act

TVA River Management specialists harness the power of dams, weirs and generators to help manage river flows and water quality.

A Historic Partnership: Mexico's Visits to the Valley

For Hispanic Heritage Month, we look back on Mexico’s visits to the Valley to learn about TVA’s successful use of irrigation systems.

Man and woman having discussion by heat pump

Rolling Out the Rebates

New TVA program helps homeowners save money while improving energy efficiency.

Catching Memories on Guntersville

CAST for Kids and TVA team to host a day of fishing for people with special needs.

Jeannette Mills: Moving Forward to a Clean Energy Future

TVA partnerships develop clean energy technologies and strengthen the nation’s energy economy.

Stephen Turner Conducting Eelgrass Survey

The Eelgrass Battle

TVA and its partners are working to wrangle an invasive species of eelgrass at Guntersville Reservoir.

TVA team members use digging implements to clear a trail’s edge at Loyston Point

Giving Back to the Land

National Public Lands Day volunteers tidy up popular biking trails at Loyston Point.

At the Oka Kapassa Festival, four men sit close to a large Native American style drum as they tap brightly colored drumsticks against it

Hands-on History

Fall festivals offer all ages an immersive experience in Native American culture.

Two male speckled darters from Sipsey Fork in Winston County, Alabama

TVA Helps Build Photo Ark

National Geographic aims to document 20,000 species worldwide—and the Valley region is fertile ground for exploration.

As visitors approach the Painted Bluff site, they have a beautiful view from the water.

A Journey to Painted Bluff

Alabama political leaders visit Marshall County’s Native American prehistoric cliff art.

A guest visits at booth at the Supplier Diversity Summit

Working in Partnership

Partnerships and programs help small and diverse businesses connect with TVA specialists.

A park-goer uses an all-terrain wheelchair at Radnor Lake State Park

Traveling the Trails

TVA grant funds all-terrain wheelchairs to improve accessibility at state parks.

Quarles, a senior operator at Raccoon Mountain

A Timeless Power

Since its earliest days, TVA has harnessed water resources to help generate the region’s electricity.

Living the Mission

Retired TVA team members helped shape a legacy of service to the people of the Valley.

Farmers at Bridgeforth Farms inspect their crops. A large John Deere tractor is parked behind them

Lifeblood of a Legacy

TVA helps farmers carefully manage water resources, ensuring a sustainable supply for generations to come.

workers clearing a tree in a right-of-way area

A Day in the Forester’s Life

Managing rights of way and clearing trees is part of the job. Building meaningful relationships with landowners is the best part.

Aerial view of the site of the new TS Conductor installation, near the Widows Creek switchyard

New Life for Transmission Lines

TVA launches project to evaluate advanced conductors that aim to reduce emissions and improve generation efficiency.

The Power of Reserve Generation

Natural gas fleet serves as a critical baseload and on-demand part of the diverse mix of electricity that energizes the grid.

Jeff Lyash: TVA is Committed to Meeting Your Energy Needs

As the Valley region continues to grow, TVA is ensuring it remains the best place to live, work and play for generations to come.

TVA Adds Natural Gas Generation to the Grid

TVA reached an exciting milestone with the commercial operation of three new units at Colbert Combustion Turbine site in North Alabama.

Trails for Trout

TVA partners with organizations to improve waterway access for native trout species at Wolf Creek.

Solar Smarts

Interested in installing solar power? Find objective information and qualified installers through TVA’s Green Connect program.

A young girl smiles as she peers through a magnifying glass

Eager Learners Venture Into Nature

TVA and Discover Life in America co-host the annual BioBlitz, where visitors young and old learn about the magic of plant and animal life.

TVA Senior Archeology Specialist Erin Dunsmore travels by boat to check on sealed caves.

Protectors of the Past

Discovery and preservation are hallmarks of archaeology. But modern archaeologists are also expert relationship builders, working with many partners to preserve the past.

Wilson Dam employees working on the upgrades

Wilson Dam Legacy Lives On

Work on TVA’s largest hydro facility will extend the life of this longtime power producer.

Celebrating Winged Superheroes

TVA Natural Resources joins UT Gardens in generating a buzz about pollinator insects during National Pollinator Week.

Saggy Transmission tower lines in winter

Finding the Right Mix

TVA welcomes input as it works on new Integrated Resource Plan to find the right approach to ensuring a bright future.

A Tale of Two Upgrades

Melton Hill and Fort Loudoun dams will provide clean energy for years to come thanks to significant repairs.

Engineer working near high-voltage tower

Making Every Megawatt Count

TVA prepares for sizzling summer heat with a variety of springtime outages and business partnerships.

Outdoor Magic

TVA Natural Resources partners with Bridge Chattanooga to offer opportunities for youth to enjoy nature’s treasures.

Dams Take Center Stage

Experts gather to share knowledge about dam construction and operation as they focus on protecting communities.

Raccoon Mountain Upgrade Underway

Work continues on TVA’s unique pumped storage facility to ensure its clean power is available 24/7 and in extreme weather conditions for years to come.

TVA Police: A History of Service, Integrity and Excellence

Explore the TVA Police's long and storied history of serving and protecting TVA facilities and lands as well as the people of the region.

Adding recycled Christmas tree to reef ball

Fish are Friends

Those who enjoy fishing at Douglas Lake will soon have even better fishing stories to tell thanks to efforts to refresh and improve the underwater habitat.

Focusing on the Future

TVA seeks public input as it builds the energy system of the future with a focus on meeting the current needs of the Tennessee Valley region.

TVA's 90th Anniversary Day of Service: A Legacy of Powering Progress

As part of the company-wide day of service to celebrate TVA's 90th anniversary, our West Region team volunteered at Overton Park in Memphis to restore the park's beauty and maintain its facilities.

Construction Continues on TVA’s First Battery Storage System

TVA is developing its first owned and operated battery storage project near Knoxville, Tenn. Large-scale energy storage technologies, which capture power for later use, are critical for building the Grid of Tomorrow.

A Historic Day

TVA marked its 90th anniversary with the largest day of service in our history: More than 2,000 employees and 125 retirees volunteered in every corner of the region, logging 10,000 service hours.

TVA Asking for Public Input on Kingston Fossil Plant

TVA is conducting an environmental review for Kingston Fossil Plant to assess the potential impacts of retiring the site and building replacement generation to ensure continued reliability across the Valley.

Aiding Our Pollinator Friends

Look for a "Pollinator Habitat" sign next time you visit a TVA park of right-of-way. Pollinator areas provide a home for a variety of vital native species including bees, moths, beetles and butterflies.

Wild for Wildflowers

TVA's annual guided wildflower walks along the Clinch River near Norris Dam allow people to enjoy a nice hike while learning about native trees and plants and the region's biodiversity.

Answering the Call

TVA transmission crews, along with local power companies, rallied to aid communities first in Mississippi then in Tennessee devastated by a series of severe storms and tornadoes.

‘Setting the stage’

TVA is transitioning its strategic priorities into budget-backed operational plans. Today's decisions are setting the stage for the region's energy supply for the next 20 to 40 years.

Building Tomorrow Together

TVA has worked to make life better across the Valley region for more than 91 years. Today, TVA and its partners are envisioning the future of American energy.

Building for growth

Population growth, economic development and electrification are fueling a surge in the demand for power. Through a variety of investments, TVA is leading the way to a secure clean energy future.

Continuing a legacy of service

TVA employees celebrated the enterprise's 91st anniversary by investing their time and talents into a week of service that totaled nearly 2,800 volunteer hours throughout the region.

An American energy future

TVA is expanding renewable technology, powering clean jobs and investing in energy efficiency and demand management programs.

A Really Good Day

Elk River restoration reveals thriving rare mussel populations.

All eyes on innovation

Valley Vision works with customers and associations across the region to advance the public power model through a two-way power system. More than 45 regional customers are engaged in moving the vision forward.

Phone-A-Friend

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

Peaceful Paddling

Environmental Justice grants inspire outdoor adventures throughout the Valley region.

The Night Shift

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

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.