Multiple dams in East Tennessee reached their highest peaks during recent severe floods, prompting evacuations and anxiety over potential failures.
From North Carolina mountains into Tennessee valleys: how Helene remnants caused flooding catastrophes
Appalachian communities faced flooding disasters last week because of two storms.
Hurricane Helene’s heat-fueled leftovers hit Tennessee
The remains of Hurricane Helene could bring 4 inches to 5 inches of rain to Middle Tennessee over the next few days.
TVA will soon give bonuses to its executives for adding solar, batteries to the Valley
For the first time ever, TVA will be rewarding its leaders for adding renewables and batteries to the grid.
TVA plans 9th gas plant since 2020
The Tennessee Valley Authority is increasing its gas capacity by about 60% this decade.
Tennessee in drought for the third consecutive summer — making flash flooding more likely
Tennessee is in widespread drought for the third consecutive year, but even with rain forecasted for the next few days, it may only bring temporary relief.
Logging threatens a scientific research area in Franklin State Forest
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is developing a plan to sell timber from the Franklin State Forest on the Cumberland Plateau.
Fossil fuels are 90% of TVA’s capital expenditures next year — and you’re paying for it
The Tennessee Valley Authority is raising the cost of electricity this fall for the second year in a row.
A small Tennessee town’s riverbank is getting federal support for restoration
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partnered with the town of Carthage this month to begin a streambank stabilization project on the Cumberland River.
Three years after Waverly, the state hasn’t funded critical flood preparedness systems
Experts say understanding what is possible during major flooding events is critical to prepare for flooding across the state in our new climate reality.
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