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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....

Power company executives from 100 of TVPPA’s 153 members gathered in Orange Beach, Ala., from May 16-18 for the association’s 76th Annual Conference. Attendees gained valuable insight from a spectrum of subject matter experts that included both peers from inside the...

At our 76th Annual Conference in Orange Beach, Ala., we recognized TVPPA's 2022 Honorary members. These individuals have been integral to the success of the Tennessee Valley’s public power community and contributed to the accomplishments of our association by serving...

It's a fact of life in the Tennessee Valley – disasters can occur at any time and when they hit they prove costly to local power companies, both in down time and emergency repair costs. FEMA reimbursement requirements related to pre- and post-disaster documentation...

Rodney Boyd, General Manager & CEO of McMinnville Electric System (Tenn.), was selected by his fellow system managers to receive the 2022 Richard C. Crawford Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his contributions to TVPPA and for his efforts in upholding...

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 on June 21-22 at the TMEPA headquarters in Brentwood, Tennessee....

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) recently recognized TVPPA and Columbia State Community College as a finalist for the Outstanding College/Corporate Partnership award during their Annual Conference on May 2. The honor recognizes the contributions...

Join us on May 10 at 10 a.m. ET for our a Hot Topics webinar by TVPPA legal advisor Stacie Caraway of Miller & Martin to find out just what workplace interaction training is and why it's so important. Providing anti-harassment/workplace interaction training (as...

The Department of Energy (DOE) recently launched a program that will pair fellowship recipients with local utilities to execute projects related to grid modernization, access to clean energy, EV integration and other innovative programs. The Clean Energy Innovator...