Tennessee Valley Authority
Federal corporation providing power and managing Tennessee River resources.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1933
- Employees
- 10,000
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Government
About
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is a federally owned corporation that delivers reliable, low‑cost electricity across an 80,000‑square‑mile service area in Tennessee and parts of six neighboring states. Serving roughly 10 million people, TVA powers 153 local utilities, 54 industrial customers, and several federal installations, and operates entirely on self‑generated revenue from electricity sales and bond financing. TVA’s mission blends energy provision, environmental stewardship, and economic development. It manages the Tennessee River system for flood control and navigation, advances renewable and clean‑energy initiatives, protects regional natural resources, and partners with communities and businesses to foster sustainable job growth and regional prosperity.