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ATVG Announces 2024 Meeting Dates

ATVG Announces 2024 Meeting Dates We have finalized our meeting dates and locations for 2024 and want you to make plans early to join us. Our 2024 meeting dates are: February 6 at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro, TN (1-800-Embassy) June 19 at the Marriott Shoals in Florence, AL (256-246-3600) October 23 at the Courtyard […]

ATVG 2023 Fall Newsletter Published

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’s Plan For Growth- An Article By TVA President and CEO Jeff Lyash

Jeff Lyash is president and CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority. He wrote this in collaboration with the Tennessee Business Forum, which provides Tennessee-connected business leaders with the opportunity to engage with other executives from various industries to discuss a broad range of national legislative and regulatory issues. Learn more at Tennesseebusinessforum.com. See the article […]

ATVG Fall Meeting Oct. 24-25 Agenda Published

ATVG will be having their fall meeting at the Marriott Downtown Gatlinburg TN October 24-25. Please make your reservations early! See Agenda and Registration here

Stakeholder Update

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 […]

ATVG Summer Meeting Planned For Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris, GA

Please join us for our summer ATVG meeting on July 12 and 13 at the Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa in Young Harris, Georgia. We will have a lake-side cookout on the night of July 12 with our board meeting and program on July 13. The resort is only minutes from the Chattahoochee National Forest. […]

Spring Newsletter Published

See Spring 2023 Newsletter here.

Agenda/Registration Published for April Meeting At Paris Landing

ATVG President Lamar Paris (left) and ATVG Executive Director Mike Arms invite you to join them at Paris Landing State Resort Park for the upcoming ATVG spring meeting April 26th-28th at the brand new “Lodge at Paris Landing”. An ATVG room block is in place for April 26th and April 27th. You may book your […]

ATVG April Meeting To Be Held At “Worlds Biggest Fish Fry”

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 […]

ATVG Formally Supports Small Modular Reactors In The Valley

ATVG Support of SMRs By: Mike Arms, ATVG Executive Director Our ATVG membership heard a detailed presentation on Winter Storm Elliott from TVA at our January meeting. The presentation provided an hour-by-hour break-down of the events on December 23rd and 24th. The timeline included the loss of Cumberland Unit 1followed a […]

ATVG Winter Meeting Agenda and Registration Published

Please join ATVG for our Winter 2023 Meeting planned for January 18, 2023 at the Chattanooga Downtown Marriott. Download Registration and Agenda here Agenda includes: 11am – ATVG Board Meeting Noon: Lunch 1:00 PM -5:00 PM ATVG Membership Program Welcome and TVA Update TVA Hydro/Fossil Operations Renewable Energy, Seven States Power Corporation on Innovative Technologies […]

ATVG President Elected for 2023

During the Fall meeting of ATVG Board of Directors in Gatlinburg, TN, on October 25, Lamar Paris (Right), Sole Commissioner of Union County, Georgia was elected President of the Association of Tennessee Valley Governments for upcoming year 2023. Photo: ATVG Executive Director Mike Arms and President-Elect Lamar Paris present a plaque to Bill Newman (Left), […]

Fall ATVG Gatlingburg Meeting Agenda and Registration Published

The Fall ATVG Meeting has been scheduled for October 25 and 26 at the Gatlinburg Downtown Marriott. ATVG Executive Director Mike Arms wishes to encourage members to reserve their rooms early and register for another great informational meeting in October. Plan now to enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains in the Fall! Agenda and Registration is […]

Room Reservation Link Now Active for ATVG Gatlinburg Fall Meeting

Executive Director Mike Arms has announced room reservation Link for the ASSOCIATION OF TN VALLEY GOVERNMENTS FALL MEETING October 25-26, 2022 at the Courtyard Gatlinburg Downtown is now active. Director Arms says this ATVG rate is available for an extra night’s stay if ATVG guests wish to reserve extra nights. ATVG Special rate of $169-$179 […]

ATVG Summer Meeting Registration Now Open for Oxford MS

Registration for ATVG Summer Meeting July 27 & 28, 2022 at The Inn at Ole Miss in Oxford Mississippi is now open. Agenda will include a presentation of the planned development of Ford Motor Company’s “Blue Oval City” to be located in Haywood County, TN. See Agenda and Registration Form here. ATVG Room Rates are […]

ATVG 2021 Audit Published

During the meeting of the ATVG Board on April 26, 2022 at Oak Grove, KY, ATVG Treasurer Brent Greer presented the annual audit of the previous budget year. Mr. Greer stated, “I am pleased there were no findings in the audit for our last budget year completed June 30, 2021.” The audit was completed by […]

TVA To Host ATVG Reception Following ATVG Spring Meeting April 26

The Tennessee Valley Authority has extended an invitation to ATVG members to attend a reception hosted by TVA following the ATVG meeting on April 26, 2022 at Valor Hall, 105 Walter Garrett Lane in Oak Grove, KY. The reception is planned for 5 pm to 6:30 pm. You do not have to RSVP to attend.

ATVG Spring 2022 Newsletter Published

The ATVG Spring 2022 Newsletter has been published and is ready for ATVG membership to enjoy and stay up to date on latest of TVA happenings! View newsletter here!

ATVG Is Asking Members To Update Contact Information

Mike Arms, ATVG Executive Director is asking for ATVG membership to update their contact information. This can be easily done through an online form for ATVG members. Members can click this link: https://nwtn.readyop.com/fs/4c9o/9a01 with their computer or mobile device and quickly update their contact information. Director Arms states, “We are looking to update our database […]

2022 Spring ATVG Meeting Planned For April 26-27, 2022 Oak Grove KY

Please make plans to attend now! Reservations made for Hotel ATVG room block must be made by ATVG direct. Oak Grove Racing Gaming Hotel 777 Winners Way Oak Grove, KY 42262 (270) 297-7613 Hotel Property website: https://www.oakgrovegaming.com/ Agenda and Registration Available Now! **IMPORTANT NOTICE** You cannot call the hotel directly to make your room […]

Winter ATVG 2021 Newsletter Published

The Winter 2021 ATVG Newsletter is now available for viewing. Click here to view.

ATVG January 2022 Meeting Agenda and Registration Posted For Knoxville, TN

The first ATVG meeting of 2022 will be held at the Crowne Plaza Knoxville on January 27th. Our program will include the TVA update, a presentation on TVA’s Environmental Stewardship Program and a discussion of TVA’s PILOT. Additional topics are in the works. Dinner on the 27th is being planned for the East Tennessee History […]

ATVG Fall 2021 Meeting Scheduled October 25-26 Gatlinburg TN

ATVG Fall 2021 Meeting is scheduled for October 25-26, 2021 at the Downtown Gatlinburg Courtyard Marriott in Gatlinburg, TN. Please make plans to attend now! Reservations can be made for ATVG room block by contacting hotel direct or booking online at https://www.marriott.com/hotels Downtown Gatlinburg Courtyard Marriott 315 Historic Nature Trail Gatlinburg, TN. 37738 1-865-436-2008 Phone […]

ATVG Summer ’21 Newsletter Published

ATVG has published the Summer ’21 Newsletter for your enjoyment and information. View the latest edition here:

Spring 2021 Newsletter Published

ATVG has published the Spring 2021 Newsletter for the latest TVA information. Check it out here!

2021 Summer ATVG Meeting Scheduled July 7-9, 2021 Huntsville, AL

Huntsville Marriott at the Space & Rocket Center 5 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, Alabama 35805 USA +1 256-830-2222 Last Day to Book Rooms for special room rate is June 9, 2021. Contact the Huntsville Marriott at the Space and Rocket Center for $124 USD per night. Book your room here: https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1612296549188&key=GRP AGENDA and REGISTRATION AVAILABLE HERE:

TVA and a New Administration

TVA and a New Administration By Mike Arms, ATVG Executive Director While many of us were busy with last-minute shopping the week before Christmas, Senator Lamar Alexander was diligently working to complete some critical legislative tasks. Two of the tasks were ensuring the full Senate confirmations of Dr. Beth Harwell on December 19 and Dr. […]

Spring 2021 Tunica MS Meeting Cancelled

A recent decision was made to cancel April 2021 spring meeting in Tunica MS due to ongoing COVID-19 issues in accordance with the CDC guidelines. The next scheduled meeting is being planned for late July 2021. Current plans are to meet in Alabama in July but all dates remain tentative. ATVG will schedule small group […]

Winter 2020 Newsletter Published

The Winter 2020 ATVG Newsletter has been published for your enjoyment. View Newsletter here

2021 Winter Meeting Cancelled

Important Update: Winter Meeting Cancellation At its October meeting the ATVG Board decided to not hold the ATVG January 2021 meeting due to ongoing COVID-19 issues and in accordance […]

Fall 2020 Newsletter Published

The Fall 2020 Newsletter has been published and is available here for your enjoyment. Catch up on TVA news and articles of interest in the Fall 2020 Newsletter!

ATVG Fall 2020 Meeting Agenda Released

ATVG has scheduled the Fall 2020 meeting for October 27 and 28 at the Marriott Downtown Gatlinburg. Make your plans now to attend. Registration and Agenda may be viewed here If you would like to make reservations contact: Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown 315 Historic Nature Trail Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738 Phone: +1 865-436-2008 or vist […]

Summer 2020 ATVG Newsletter Published

Hopefully, your summer is beginning to ramp up and you and your family are getting out and enjoying the outdoors and staying healthy. COVID-19 continues to affect our communities and we must continue to be mindful of CDC recommendations to protect ourselves as best as possible. The Summer 2020 Newsletter is available now and you […]