North Carolina Member Counties

TVA is busy adding 6,200 megawatts of new generation with 3,570 megawatts currently under construction.  See Release of TVA projects to meet demands of power in the Tennessee Valley  Unleashing American Energy

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently had an editorial article published in the Wall Street Journal June 27, 2025. His article calls for the Tennessee Valley Authority to lead the country in new technology in nuclear energy and the race to AI.  The article: Let the TVA Power America’s Nuclear Future, Trump can appoint board members […]

Article written by Melissa Greene, TVA Media Relations TVA.com KNOXVILLE, Tenn. —  After an industry career spanning more than 40 years, Jeff Lyash, Tennessee Valley Authority President and Chief Executive Officer, has announced his plans to retire no later than the end of the fiscal year. Lyash has served as TVA’s CEO for nearly six […]

TVA presented “Valley Vision” to ATVG members attending our October 16, 2024 meeting in Gatlinburg TN.  View presentation here.

ATVG is finalizing our agenda for our upcoming Fall meeting in Gatlinburg next month!  Early arrivals on Oct 15 are invited to dinner at the Park Grill at 6PM sponsored by United Elevator.  We have also added a local tour of the Gatlinburg Trout Farm.  It should be an interesting visit! View updated agenda here.

ATVG Executive Board recently discussed to reduce the number of meetings annually from four meetings to three meetings.  According Mike Arms, Executive Director, a change in the bylaws must be proposed and voted on by the full membership.  President Scott Lindsey has offered a resolution to change the bylaws to allow the number of meetings […]

The Lake Guntersville, Alabama Stakeholders Group is an organization that has been working with fisherman, property owners, TVA, and local city and county governments to address the management of invasive aquatic weeds since the 1980’s. In the early years, the problems primarily came from hydrilla and milfoil.  The fishermen loved those weeds because they gave […]

If you plan to attend the ATVG Summer meeting June 18-20 at the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa in Florence Alabama, the ATVG Discounted Room Rate is set to expire at the end of day this Friday June 7.  Please make your reservations now by calling (256) 246-3600 and ask for the ATVG room rate. […]

Make your plans now to join us for our ATVG Summer Membership Meeting and Program June 18, Evening Reception, June 19, ATVG Meeting, and June 20, TVA tour of Wilson Dam The Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa Marriott Shoals, Florence, AL Room Rate Set To Expire Friday June 7.  Call and ask for ATVG room […]

More energy sources, new tech worked during winter storm Knoxville News Sentinel, 5 Feb 2024, story by: Daniel Dassow Photo: HANNAH MATTIX/NEWS SENTINEL TVA relied heavily on nuclear plants to keep power flowing to customers during the winter storm. The Tennessee Valley Authority had a record-setting power week in January, making use of the millions of […]

The Association of Tennessee Valley Governments will soon be saying goodbye to long time ATVG Program Director Deborah Grubbs of Clarksville, TN.  Deborah has served ATVG for 17 years and will be greatly missed.  Mike Arms, ATVG Executive Director said, “Grubbs has been the smiling face members see at each meeting and has worked hard […]

The ATVG 2023 Fall Newsletter has been posted for our membership.  Please take time to check it out!  You can view the newsletter here.

TVA May 10 Board Meeting Recap The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors on Wednesday recognized the agency’s 90th-anniversary milestone and outlined the agency’s plan to double its solar energy capacity while supporting the Tennessee Valley region’s record-growing demand. “TVA’s mission of service is just as important today as it was 90 years ago,” said […]

See Spring 2023 Newsletter here.

From Mike Arms, ATVG Executive Director The spring 2023 ATVG meeting will be held at the “New Lodge at Paris Landing” at Paris Landing State Park, Buchanan, TN. An ATVG room block is in place for April 26th and April 27th. You may book your individual room by calling either 1-731-924-4300 or 1-888-867-2757 and providing […]