Tennessee Valley Authority

The Tennessee Valley Authority is a government-owned corporation that provides electricity for the Tennessee Valley region. It operates power plants, dams, and transmission lines to deliver reliable and affordable energy to the area. In addition to electricity generation, the Tennessee Valley Authority also focuses on environmental stewardship, economic development, and community support initiatives within the region it serves. Generated from their business information

The Tennessee Valley Authority, also known as TVA, is one of the largest public power providers in the United States. The authority serves more than 8 million people in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina. It generates electricity at over 25 hydroelectric dams and nearly 10 coal-fired plants. The Tennessee Valley Authority manages approximately 100 public recreation areas. The authority offers capital investment loans for new and expanding businesses. It also provides site selection, community development, economic research, engineering and design services. The authority manages a river system to reduce flood damage and maintain navigation. It manages offices in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Nashville in Tennessee.