The Town that Wouldn’t Drown

Butler, Tenn., was constantly inundated with floodwaters from the Watauga River—that is, before TVA built Watauga Dam and moved the whole town to higher ground.

Valuing Differences, Building Bridges

For this nuclear engineer, it's his work in Diversity & Inclusion that gives his life purpose beyond a paycheck, and he's dedicated to breaking down barriers so that all voices may be heard.

Whither the Weather

For a meteorologist at the nation’s largest public utility, there’s a lot riding on the line. Forecasts help determine which generation assets go online so you can stay warm—at the lowest cost—on the coldest days.

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Top News

TVA Board Meeting - February 16, 2017
February 09, 2017
TVA Reports Strong First Quarter Financial Performance
January 31, 2017
V. Lynn Evans Named TVA Board Chair
January 19, 2017
TVA Names Mike Balduzzi as Chief Nuclear Officer
January 09, 2017
TVA, NextEra Energy Resources Celebrate Commissioning of Alabama’s Largest Solar Energy Project
November 18, 2016
Utilities Partner to Enhance Power Grid Preparedness
November 01, 2016
TVA’s Watts Bar Unit 2 Achieves Commercial Operation
October 19, 2016

The Unified Development of the Tennessee River plan stressed TVA was to provide flood control, navigation and electricity for the region. TVA’s dams are tangible evidence of its primary mission: improving life in the Tennessee Valley. We’re celebrating the 80th anniversary of the plan with a yearlong look at 25 dams it inspired.