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The value of having a crisis communication plan is never more evident than when disaster strikes. In today’s day and age where news is at our fingertips around the clock and social media offers a forum for spectators to carry the conversation, power companies need...

If you're interested in working with leaders to build relationships and better understand the region's issues and opportunities, apply for the 2023-2024 class of Valley Public Power Leadership Academy. Applications are due January 17, 2023. Each LPC may submit one...

Register now for the next Hot Topics Webinar, 2023 National Electric Safety Code Highlights, on November 8, 10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CT. Presented by John Corum, Vice President of Administrative Services at Cleveland Utilities, this webinar will provide a brief overview of...

Many of the best lineworkers from around the world came together in Overland Park, Kan., this weekend to compete in the International Lineman's Rodeo & Expo, including some of TVPPA's own members. The 38th annual competition was held October 12-15 at the Overland...

  TVPPA's popular webinar series returns to a computer screen near you in November. Launched earlier this year, the Hot Topics series delivers informative and engaging sessions on a range of emerging topics with the potential to impact your business. TVPPA...

Registration is now open for the next session of TVPPA’s diversity, equity and inclusion training program for executives, Leaders First, Culture Second: Inclusion: The Way Forward. The class will be held Wednesday, December 7 through Thursday, December 8 at the TVPPA...

Registration is now open for our Accounting & Finance Conference. This event will take place October 19-21 and will be held at the newly renovated Marriott near the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Two pre-conference options, "Excel Through...

TVPPA's Communications Advisory Group, along with our in-house Communications & Marketing team, has just launched a Local Power Advantage toolkit. This all-new toolkit is a set of year round resources for use in communicating the value of being part of a locally...

Register by Friday, September 16 at Noon Spots are still available to play in the Power Play Scholarship Association’s annual golf tournament. The event will be held at Holston Hills Country Club in Knoxville, Tenn. on Monday, September 19. A reception honoring...

The State of Tennessee will invest nearly $447 million to expand broadband access to more than 150,000 underserved homes and businesses across the state. The funds will come through the Tennessee Emergency Broadband Fund – American Rescue Plan (TEBF-ARP), which...

September 9 is World EV Day, and to celebrate we're highlighting some of the exciting EV happenings taking place within our membership and across the Tennessee Valley. Check out our list below, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to share what your...

The United States Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate and Nuclear Safety met on September 7 to consider President Joe Biden’s nominations of William J. Renick, Adam Wade White and Joe H. Ritch to serve on the Tennessee Valley...

Today, during a special called meeting of the Memphis Light, Gas and Water Board of Commissioners, MLGW President and CEO J.T. Young recommended awarding a long-term power supply contract to the Tennessee Valley Authority under MLGW’s renewable and other alternative...

Whether you’re looking for a few new ideas to take your operations to the next level or you’re already a big idea generator, TVPPA’s Innovation Conference has the tools you need to create solutions that boost business results across your organization. Join us for the...

TVPPA is proud to announce a unique fleet vehicle purchasing opportunity for our members. Because vehicle availability has been constrained due to ongoing supply chain challenges, the manufacturer you have always relied on may not have the inventory you need in the...

Tennessee Valley states rank among those most affected by hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and other severe weather hazards. And while tornadoes and thunderstorms peak in the spring and hurricanes in late summer and early fall, our members can attest that severe weather...

TVPPA will host its inaugural Innovation Conference September 26-28 at the Marriott Cool Springs in Franklin, Tenn. This idea summit will provide insight into the creative solutions our members are using to address the challenges they're facing today in the Tennessee...

TVPPA's Research & Development Committee invites members to submit proposals for potential projects to be funded by the committee in partnership with TVA. The R&D Committee will review each project submission to determine which projects to pursue through...

Saul Castillo joins TVPPA partner Meguire Whitney as the firm’s new Grants Manager offering TVPPA members even more support in finding federal funding for public power projects. Castillo joined Meguire Whitney following a stint as a budget and grants manager for the...

Dedicated to learning and networking opportunities for utility safety and security professionals, TVPPA’s Utility Safety & Security Conference will be held Wednesday, September 14 through Friday, September 16 at the Park Vista hotel in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Register...

On Monday, July 18, TVPPA, our members and partners from Tennessee Municipal Electric Membership Association (TMEPA) and Meguire Whitney traveled to Washington, D.C. for our 5th annual Valley Rally. We spent three days in our nation's capital advocating for the...

After an extensive search and interview process, TVPPA has selected Caleb Hall as the new Director of Education & Training effective October 3, 2022. Hall began his career as a TVPPA intern in 2012 and over the last decade has assumed positions of increasing...

TVPPA is excited to offer our members the opportunity to participate in a Valley-specific Broadband Salary Survey. This potential new offering will provide compensation data specific to the broadband and fiber industry. This information can be used by survey...

During the American Public Power Association’s National Conference held June 10-15 in Nashville, Tenn.,  three TVPPA members were recognized in various ways for their dedication to public power. TVPPA Board Chairman and CEO of Huntsville Utilities Wes Kelley received...

The 25th Annual Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo was held June 2-4 at Walters State Community College in Sevierville, Tenn. Day one kicked off with a golf tournament and motorcycle ride to raise money for fallen lineworkers and their families in the Tennessee Valley....