Posts Tagged ‘Tennessee’
Appalachian Voices applauds introduction of legislation to increase public participation in Tennessee Valley Authority planning process
The TVA Increase Rate of Participation Act proposes changes to increase public participation in the federally owned utility’s integrated resource planning process, while also requiring the utility to take into account certain factors to ensure the plan will result in sustainable, reliable and affordable energy for people in the Tennessee Valley region.
Read MoreFeeling Powerless on Their Own Property
Many landowners, neighbors and community advocates are contending with the massive buildout of methane gas — dubbed “natural gas” by the fossil fuel industry — in Tennessee. This huge increase in gas infrastructure is driven in large part by the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Read MoreTennesseans rally at TVA headquarters to protest construction of Ridgeline pipeline
Community members rallied at the TVA headquarters on Wednesday evening to protest the start of construction of the Ridgeline pipeline.
Read MoreCommunities to call on TVA to stop the Ridgeline pipeline and invest in clean energy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 3, 2025 CONTACTDan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (276) 289-1018, dan@appvoices.org KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. ET, Ridgeline Voices and Tennessee residents will hold a rally in front of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s headquarters to protest the start of Ridgeline pipeline construction. Enbridge-owned East Tennessee Natural Gas is starting…
Read MoreNavigating Long-Term Hurricane Helene Recovery: A Day-in-the-Life of a Disaster Case Manager in Cocke County, Tennessee
Chrissy Miller is a disaster case manager in Cocke County, Tennessee, who helps survivors of Hurricane Helene access resources, fulfill unmet needs, develop recovery plans and try to make sense of difficult situations. For Miller, who was also impacted by the storm, it’s hard to rein in the scope of her work.
Read MoreAfter Senate hearing, Appalachian Voices urges TVA board nominees to commit to customer protections
Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing to consider nominees for the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors, including Mitch Graves, Jeff Hagood, Randy Jones and Arthur Graham.
Read MoreAppalachian Voices urges senators to probe privatization intent of TVA board nominees
On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold a hearing to consider nominees for the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors.
Read MoreSpotting Fall Warblers at Seven Islands State Birding Park
![“The hooded warbler is what I call my spark bird, which is [the bird that] gets you into birding,” Fox says. “You see a bird, and it gets you wondering what it is, and then suddenly you discover there's this whole world of birds that you didn't know about.” Photo by Kelly Fox](https://appvoices.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/HoodedWarbler-1024x682.jpg)
Birding enthusiasts may be able to spot these 36 New World warbler species at Seven Islands State Birding Park in Kodak, Tennessee, this fall migration season.
Read More‘We Certainly Have a Long Way to Go’
On the one-year milestone of Hurricane Helene, communities reflect on the challenges they still face on the long road to recovery. The storm caused significant destruction, but it also exacerbated existing issues. New instances of housing insecurity and mental health concerns bubble to the surface every day — and will for months and years to come. For those doing the arduous work of long-term recovery, it feels never-ending.
Read MoreCommunity preparedness and resilience workshop to be held in Dickson County on Sept. 27
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 11, 2025 CONTACTDan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (276) 289-1018, dan@appvoices.org A workshop in Charlotte, Tennessee, will help community members learn about disaster preparedness, the role solar energy can play in dealing with disasters and how to build stronger networks among the community. The workshop will be held on Sept. 27 from 10 a.m.…
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