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Groups call for stop to electricity cutoffs in Tennessee Valley due to pandemic

By Cat McCue | March 31, 2020 |

CONTACT: Daniel Tait, Energy Alabama dtait@alcse.org (256) 812-1431 Bri Knisley, Appalachian Voices brianna@appvoices.org (865) 219-3225 More than a dozen organizations in Tennessee and Alabama have called on the Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA) to urge its member utilities to immediately halt service disconnection and late fees for families during the coronavirus pandemic. In a…

Tennesseans Raise Coal Ash Concerns

By Molly Moore | February 25, 2020 |

crowded hearing room with one man speaking with his arm pointed out

Local residents are fighting against the Tennessee Valley Authority’s proposed coal ash landfill in Anderson County, Tenn., while others sued the utility in court over health problems they allege are linked to the Bull Run power plant.

Oak Ridge Funding is Secure; Waste Cleanup Remains Uncertain

By Contributing Writers | February 21, 2020 |

Tennessee regulators, communities and grassroots groups have yet to resolve a dispute with federal agencies on how to handle hazardous waste at a superfund site in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

A dispute between federal agencies and Tennessee regulators over how to handle hazardous waste at a superfund site in Oak Ridge, Tenn.,

An Appalachian Solar Tour

By AV's Intern Team | December 16, 2019 |

Numerous Appalachian homes and businesses took part in the 2019 National Solar Tour in October, sharing their experiences and opening their doors to the public to view their solar installations.

Moving Forward on TN Energy Democracy

By The Appalachian Voice | December 16, 2019 |

During the 2019 Tennessee Valley Energy Democracy Tour, Appalachian Voices and our partners heard loud and clear what community members want from their utilities. Now, we’re working to put that into action.

Multi-State Healthcare Merger Draws Months-Long Protest

By Contributing Writers | December 16, 2019 |

When a Kingsport, Tenn., hospital merged with Ballad Health, the monopoly healthcare provider drastically cut back the hospital’s services – sparking a months-long 24/7 protest.

Hip Hop in Appalachia

By Hannah Gillespie | December 16, 2019 |

Several rap artists share their experiences with making music in the mountains.

Protected or not? Coal company pushes for mine in protected Tennessee area

By Willie Dodson | November 5, 2019 |

green mountains stretch into the horizon at dusk

Federal regulators are considering a proposal for a new surface coal mine in Tennessee’s Cumberland Mountains, despite the fact that in 2016, the federal government declared most of the area in question off-limits to surface mining.

Coal Company Seeks Mine Permit in Tennessee Wildlife Area

By Molly Moore | October 11, 2019 |

Federal regulators have reopened the permit process for a proposed 422-acre mine in Campbell County, Tenn., which was met with objections from environmental groups.