Tennessee Valley Authority - TVA
WEBClean, reliable energy. Environmental stewardship. Economic development. Our mission of service to the 10 million people of the Tennessee Valley region.
Our History - TVA.com
WEBLearn about key moments in our history as we’ve tackled important issues in the Tennessee Valley such as power production, flood control and reforestation, and about how our mission of service lives on today.
Hydroelectric - TVA.com
WEBIt supports our mission of providing clean, reliable, and affordable electricity to the people and businesses of the Tennessee Valley. TVA's hydroelectric system comprises: 29 power-generating dams throughout the Tennessee River system, some of which date back to the TVA’s early days in the 1930s.
About TVA - TVA.com
WEBThe Tennessee Valley Authority provides electricity for 153 local power companies serving 10 million people in Tennessee and parts of six surrounding states, as well as directly to about 60 large industrial customers and federal installations.
Lake Levels - TVA.com
WEBGet the most up-to-date information on each reservoir TVA manages, including today’s levels, predicted elevations, planned generation releases at the dams, reservoir operating guides, ecological health ratings, fish population …
Navigation on the Tennessee River - TVA.com
WEBThe Tennessee River’s main navigable channel is 652 miles long. It begins a mile above Knoxville, Tenn., and eventually joins with the Ohio River at Paducah, Ky. Commercial navigation also extends into three major tributaries: 61 miles up the Clinch River, 29 miles up the Little Tennessee River and 22 miles up the Hiwassee River.
Careers - TVA.com
WEBWhen you join the TVA team, you will have the opportunity to do good here for yourself, your career, your family and your community. Together, we can: Utilize innovative technologies and diverse resources to manage growing demand for affordable, reliable, cleaner energy.
Managing the Tennessee River for Multiple Benefits - TVA.com
WEBToday, TVA manages the river for multiple benefits and the highest public good. Unpredictable swings in the abundance—or scarcity—of rain in the Tennessee Valley makes the region prone to cycles of flooding and drought.
River Management - TVA.com
WEBWhether it’s heavy rains or drought, TVA’s River Management Team works around the clock, managing the Tennessee River system to provide a variety of benefits, including flood control, navigation, hydroelectric generation, recreation, and water quality and supply.
Building a Better Life for the Tennessee Valley - TVA.com
WEBThe 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 plan with an in-depth look at 32 of the dams it comprises.