Appalachian Voices applauds introduction of legislation to increase public participation in Tennessee Valley Authority planning process

TVA Listening Session - August 2025 crowd shot

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 More

Feeling Powerless on Their Own Property 

Methane gas pipeline marker for an East Tennessee Natural Gas line. “Normal people don't have the resources to take them to court,” says Amy Sexton about Enbridge, later adding, “We didn't want to go to court. We didn't want to have this fight.” Photo by Abby Hassler, Appalachian Voices

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 More

Labor unions, allies to address Tennessee Valley Authority board on Wednesday against TVA privatization 

tva_headquarters_knoxville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 18, 2025 CONTACTDan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (276) 289-1018, dan@appvoices.org KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — This Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 2-4 p.m., labor leaders from the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers and the Engineering Association, IFPTE Local 1937, the Office of Professional Employees International Union, the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and…

Read More