🐟 Sturgeon Spotlight! Did you know the lake, pallid, and shovelnose are three species of sturgeon that call the Tennessee River home? Since the early 2000s, we have worked with our partners to reintroduce these species and protect their habitats, helping bring this iconic fish home to the Valley! ✨🌊 Learn more 👉http://tva.me/Qa3f50YyOfS
Tennessee Valley Authority
Utilities
Knoxville, TN 157,635 followers
Serving the Tennessee Valley through Energy, Environment, and Economic Development.
About us
For more than nine decades, the Tennessee Valley Authority has provided affordable electricity, environmental stewardship and economic development opportunities to the Tennessee Valley. TVA was established by Congress in 1933 to address a wide range of environmental, economic and technological issues, including the need for low-cost electricity, and navigation and flood control along the Tennessee River system. TVA is fully self-financing, funding virtually all operations through electricity sales and power system bond financing. TVA makes no profit and receives no tax money. TVA’s power service territory includes most off Tennessee and parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Virginia, covering 80,000 square miles and providing electricity to 10 million people at prices below the national average, TVA sales electricity to 153 local power companies and 61 directly served customers, including 54 industrial customers and 7 military and federal installations. Mission: TVA was built for the people – to improve the quality of life in a seven-state region through the integrated management of the region’s resources. The mission focuses on three key areas: • Energy – To provide reliable, affordable electric power throughout the Tennessee Valley. • Environment – To be a steward of the region’s natural resources. • Economic Development – To serve as a catalyst for sustainable economic development. ENERGY: As the nation’s largest government-owned power provider, TVA delivers reliable, competitively priced electricity local power companies and major industrial customers and federal installations. ENVIRONMENT: The Tennessee Valley Authority is committed to limiting the environmental impact of its operations and protecting the natural resources of the region. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: TVA helps strengthen the regional economy by building partnerships with communities and the business sector to foster job growth and retention.
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http://www.tva.com
External link for Tennessee Valley Authority
- Industry
- Utilities
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Knoxville, TN
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1933
- Specialties
- Energy, Environment, and Economic Development
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400 W Summit Hill Dr
Knoxville, TN 37902-1499, US
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1101 Market St
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402, US
Employees at Tennessee Valley Authority
Updates
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Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Unit 3 has safely returned to the TVA electric grid, marking the successful completion of a scheduled refueling and maintenance outage. With all three units, Browns Ferry can produce up to 3,954 MW of electricity, powering more than two million homes and businesses in the Tennessee Valley. 🙌 ⚛️
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Keeping communities across the Valley prepared starts with planning and coordination 📋👏 We manage 49 dams across the Tennessee River system and work hand‑in‑hand with local emergency management agencies and other key partners to prepare for even the most unlikely dam safety scenarios. Exercises like the recent one for Normandy Dam held at the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy in Middle Tennessee helps strengthen response plans, enhance collaboration, and ensure we are ready to act if ever needed.
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Cast a line in the Tennessee Valley 🎣 Clean waters, incredible fishing, and spots for every angler. From trophy bass lakes to mountain streams full of monster trout—your next catch is waiting. Find a fishing spot near you 👇 http://tva.me/4HPu50YzFre
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It's the best of both worlds! 🎤🙌 Melton Hill Dam, constructed between 1960 and 1963, serves as a reminder on how our dams support both navigation and recreation. Melton Hill, located in East Tennessee, is the only tributary dam with a navigation lock. The reservoir offers nearly 193 miles of shoreline and more than 5,400 acres of water surface, making it a perfect destination for recreation. #TBT
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Here’s the latest on spring lake levels from Darrell in the River Forecast Center. Most large tributary lakes begin their spring fill in mid March, a gradual process that raises lake levels to summer pool by June 1. Each lake follows a specific operating guide, which you can see in real time: http://tva.me/X7pk50Yy9zb
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Adventure is calling! 🥾🎣 It's officially camping season, and our campgrounds are ready for your next trip! Whether you're a seasoned camper or just starting out, we've got a spot for your peaceful weekend getaway. 🏕️✨ Find your favorite campground 👉http://tva.me/J8cc50YyhU0 #TVAfun
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Big progress is happening in Middle Tennessee! 🏗️🔧 Our 1,450-megawatt Cumberland Combined Cycle Plant is currently under construction and expected to be completed later this year. Around 1,100 skilled labor and union workers are onsite daily—and when finished, it will deliver reliable power to more than 800,000 homes. 🏠⚡️
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Spring is near! 🌷 This #TBT, we are taking a look back at some of the Valley’s blooms over the years! The region is beautiful year round, but the springtime flowers really catch the eye. Make sure to get out and see them for yourself! 🌸
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