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Tom Satkowiak

8 months

There is a real, regular guy behind this account. Headquartered in Knoxville but regularly roaming our region, I’m Tom (last name’s a doozy). 👋🏼 I hope you'll follow along and connect as I dive into the many ways the work of @TVAnews impacts you and your community.

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

4 months

Was blessed to get to work with Bill Walton in 2016—incredibly warm & engaging. Unaware I’d left UT, he called last Fall while doing his @MauiInv prep. We talked for almost an hour, mostly about @TVAnews ! Even as a West Coast guy, he knew all about the history of TVA. RIP 💙 🙏🏼

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

7 months

My travels this week will take me to: ▪️ Fontana Dam in N.C. 📷 ▪️ Young Harris, Ga. (near TVA's Chatuge Dam) ▪️ Nashville, Tenn. ▪️ Bluff City, Tenn. ▪️ Bristol, Va. (near TVA's South Holston Dam 📷) Hit me with your "must visit" recommendations! Food, sights, etc.

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

7 months

🧵 A Thread: I made a few trips southwest from Knox County recently, and I always travel via Hwy 411 rather than I-75—a more scenic dose of Americana. Along one beautiful stretch of 411 in Vonore, the HQ of @TVAnews customer @FortLoudounEC overlooks the Little Tennessee River.

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

5 months

You’ll be seeing these good boys out exploring @TVAnews recreation spots this spring! Who’s down for a doggie field trip? 🐾

Tennessee Valley Authority

@TVAnews

5 months

Is there anything better than spending the day outside with your favorite four-legged friend?! Whether on the water or the trails, you are sure to find a new adventure on our public lands! 🐾🐶👇 #TVAFun

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

6 months

🔥 Our prescribed burn teams safely and skillfully manipulate fire with a precision that’s mesmerizing to watch. 🎬 @TVAnews manages soooo much more than electricity!

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

6 months

Today, @BertRobinson steps into his new role as TVA East Regional Executive. Those who've worked with him know his immense impact. 🤝 Share 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 stories about how Bert's leadership and engagement has made a difference and driven progress! 🔗

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

4 months

From your friends at @TVAnews who appreciate 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 and 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲, good luck to Tony V and his homer-hunting lineup as they take the field at @CWSOmaha tonight! #OmaVols ⚡⚾

Tennessee Baseball

@Vol_Baseball

4 months

Nothing beats gameday in Omaha. 🏟️ Charles Schwab Field 🕖 7 p.m. ET (6 CT) 📺 ESPN 📻 @VolNetwork #GBO // #OTH // #BeatFSU

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

7 months

Thanks to those of you who steered me toward Ridgewood Barbecue in Bluff City! 🤤 I went with slaw 🔛 my pork sandwich. That can be a polarizing topic… And shoutout to TVA customer @ElizElectric for keeping Ridgewood’s lights on and sauces simmering!

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

8 months

🏆 It was an honor to introduce @DondePlowman today as she was named @VolunteerPRSA ’s Communicator of the Year. Wonderful turnout from both @TVAnews and @UTKnoxville PR strategists, and affirming to hear CDP champion communications professionals! She gets it! 🤩

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

2 months

What a fun Saturday of service as @TVAnews joined friends from @KnoxKUB and other great partners at the Knoxville Area Urban League’s 𝕊𝕙𝕠𝕖𝕤 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕊𝕔𝕙𝕠𝕠𝕝 event! 👟📚 Students left ready to start the new school year off on the right foot! @KnoxSchools 💙

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

6 months

From @SEC athlete to engineer/𝘱𝘳𝘰 athlete 🏃🏆 TVA's own power utilization engineer @TimThack , who ran for @MilliganXCTF & @Vol_Track , is set to electrify the race at the @USATF Road Mile Championships April 23 in Iowa! His stride powers more than just our electric system!⚡

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

5 months

Visited six newsrooms in Upper East Tennessee today with @TVA_ScottB to talk lake levels, river management, spring fill, etc. 💦 @BakoRob was gracious to walk us thru the @timesnewsonline HQ—several historic front pages on display. 🗞️

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

6 months

In the spirit of #MarchMadness , congrats to all the recent state-championship-winning prep hoops teams in TVA’s East Region! 🏀🏆💯 * @Chattprepbb (boys) * @AHSTornadoes (boys) * @FultonBBall (boys) * @BradleyCentral (girls) * @KnoxCatholic (girls) #Power #Energy #Resiliency

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

3 months

🎶🎷For the rest of my days, hearing the sax from Careless Whisper will remind me of the summer of 2024, when @Vol_Baseball won a natty. Anyone else? Congrats to the Vols! 🍊⚾️👑

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

6 months

🎥✨Dive into a day on the @TVAnews Government & Community Relations team. From morning to sunset, see how @bjohns2929 makes every moment count. Featuring: @HarrmianHS @HarrimanUtility @120Burger @SecondHarvestET @WadeCreswell @BuddysBBQ

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

5 months

All smiles despite some rain Friday during a creekside lunch-hour cleanup event near Bull Run Fossil Plant. ☔️ 😎 @TVAnews partnered with Keep Knoxville Beautiful for another productive and rewarding volunteer effort! 🌿 Will you join us next time?

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

7 months

I LOVE A RIVER CLEANUP‼️ We hit the Third Creek site near UT Gardens Saturday as part of the 35th annual Ijams River Rescue. Thanks to @tnRiverLine for the kayaks. @WVLT 🎬 //

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

7 months

@TVAnews @FortLoudounEC His name was Allan, and more of my questions soon revealed that I was being treated to a private tour by legendary company owner Allan Benton! Google him. @BeardFoundation honoree. Featured by @Esquire , @nytimes , @Southern_Living , @Forbes , etc. 🏆🥇

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

7 months

@TVAnews @FortLoudounEC @beardfoundation @esquire @nytimes @Southern_Living @Forbes Hidden gems, titans of their industry, old-school drive-in diners, breathtaking views… some of the many things you come to discover and appreciate when you take the slower, scenic route – routes that wind their way all across our extraordinary Tennessee Valley. 💙

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

6 months

🌟 Shaping the future of nuclear energy! @TVAnews and @ChattStateCC are pioneering a path for the next-gen nuclear workforce. Thanks to specialized nuclear curriculums, students emerge ready to lead the industry forward. @ANS_org Student Trip 🛫

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

3 months

🎨 The artwork of the late Robert Birdwell, who creatively chronicled @TVAnews ' rich history, will be showcased at the Oak Ridge Art Center July 6 thru Aug. 17. Birdwell's murals adorned TVA dams and generation sites. @ExploreOakRidge @ORChamber READ:

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

7 months

I just registered to volunteer during 𝐈𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 on Saturday, March 9. There are 19 sites at which you can volunteer (10-1 ET) to clean up the Tennessee River and its creeks and streams. Sponsored by @TVAnews Join me:

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

7 months

Good morning from Emerine Gap Overlook on Foothills Parkway! 🤩

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

6 months

TVA retirees and employees gathered today at Bull Run Fossil Plant to celebrate its powerful 56-year legacy. ⚡️ Learn more about what’s next for the site: 🔗 //

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

5 months

@Vol_Hoops Much love and respect to these two very special #VFLs 🍊🏀💯

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

2 months

🚀 TVA and BVI are awarding $1.5M in #STEM grants, with applications open now thru Sept. 15. Public or private, elementary, middle or HS... teachers, make a plan and apply today! 🎬 Hear from @ACSchoolsTN ’s @amyMhaney on how these grants impact students.

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

7 months

Earlier today, @UTAIg and @tnRiverLine shared that @TVAnews has extended its investment with the Tennessee RiverLine initiative. Read about TVA's renewed commitment below. How do 𝘆𝗼𝘂 and 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 enjoy the Tennessee River? 🚤🛶🎣🚣‍♀️ 🔗

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

6 months

🏕️ Camping your thing? Select a certified TVA Camp-Right site 🥇, camp with a conscience and leave no trace. Help preserve these beautiful sites for future adventurers. 🚮♻️🌎 Learn more:

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

2 months

🤝 Partnering w/the Blue Ridge Conservancy, @TVAnews helped create a new public access on the Watauga River in the Valle Crucis community of Watauga County. TVA had previously helped develop a Garner Ford access site a few miles downstream. 🚣‍♀️ @AskWNC 🔗

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

6 months

Knoxville friends, we've got an #EarthDay event for you! 🌳 Trees Knoxville is giving away native tree seedlings in Caswell Park on Saturday, April 20—choose from white oak, dogwood, redbud & pawpaw. 🌎 Register for seedlings or sign up to volunteer:

Earth Day Event—Tree Giveaway and Invasive Plant Removal — Trees Knoxville

Celebrate Earth Day with us! With the help of our awesome sponsor TVA, we’ll be giving away native tree seedlings in Caswell Park on April 20—you can choose from adorable white oak, dogwood, redbud,...

www.treesknoxville.org

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

5 months

In addition to this awesome show of support from local law enforcement, our @TVAnews facilities team also showed love yesterday at @KnoxSchools PHS. Scotty and his crew built and donated cornhole boards to the #SpecialOlympics of Greater Knoxville. 💙🛠️

WBIR Channel 10

@wbir

5 months

Law enforcement officers carry torch over 2 miles to Powell High School to support Tennessee Special Olympics

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

7 months

Partners @TVAnews and @CalRipkenSrFdn celebrated two more STEM Center ribbon-cuttings Friday in Bristol, Va., and Bluff City, Tenn. ✂️ 🔗

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

3 months

Amidst booming regional growth and extended extreme weather conditions, @TVAnews is never standing still. 📈 🎬 Hear @TVA_ScottB explain how the TVA power system has grown and 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘴 to expand. And read more about summer demand peaks:

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

7 months

Fascinating time at gorgeous Fontana Dam. When its turbines first went operational in January 1945, the electricity generated there powered the aluminum smelting plant in Alcoa, Tenn. Vital to the war effort. Yesterday’s lunch spot: @HistoricTapocoL 👍🏼

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

6 months

🌟Championing spirit and unity at the #SpecialOlympics in Blount County! 💙 A huge shoutout to our @TVAnews volunteers for bringing energy and support to the amazing athletes at @HHSMountaineers today! @SOTennessee 🥇

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

5 months

🌎 Prior to #EarthDay , @TVAnews and Trees Knoxville partnered for a greener future. In conjunction with a tree giveaway, volunteers cleared invasive plants near First Creek. Our collective efforts can leave a lasting green footprint! 🌳 🔎

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

5 months

💦 Our River Forecast Center and on-site dam personnel are managing a tremendous amount of recent rainfall and spilling at multiple dams to mitigate impacts. However, lakes on the upper end of the Tennessee River—including Watts Bar—may temporarily exceed summer pool elevation.

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

5 months

Families receiving local nonprofit support can register their children, age 12 and younger, now thru July 1 for a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 pair of shoes thru Knoxville Area Urban League’s 👟𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥👟 program, proudly sponsored by @TVAnews . INFO:

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

5 months

🎬 The 𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 mobile workshop is allowing students to experience technical careers firsthand — from welding to construction trades — through innovative virtual and augmented reality. 🧰 📍GA / NC / TN 🔗

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

1 month

@Vol_Hoops talk to me nice, admin ‼

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

7 months

☀️ “On-site solar generation is one of the next frontiers.” Folks passing by Chattanooga's Chickamauga Dam can't miss these massive "Solar Flowers." Learn more about this innovative project showcasing carbon-free power! 🔗

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

2 months

Made in Tennessee! How cool is this? 👇🎶

TNECD

@TNECD

2 months

The music behind the record breaking @EASPORTS College Football 25 video game was recorded at the renowned @Owaynash , and it's officially been released. 🎮 ✨ The incredible soundtrack was recorded by Tennessee musicians, producers and sound engineers. 👏

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

2 months

Blount County (TN) showing out today. 🤩

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

5 months

The prescribed burn highlighted below was exactly three weeks ago. Here's a look at how much Mother Nature can transform a burnt landscape in only 21 days. 🔥🔄🌱

Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

6 months

🔥 Our prescribed burn teams safely and skillfully manipulate fire with a precision that’s mesmerizing to watch. 🎬 @TVAnews manages soooo much more than electricity!

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

8 months

My new friend CJ Dees is one of the student leaders at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region’s Sweetwater Unit. We celebrated the opening of that facility’s new @CalRipkenSrFdn STEM Center Friday. CJ, tell us how you feel… 💙 🔗

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

2 years

Final interview as @TVAnews Boone Dam spokeswoman with @KellyGros_WJHL . Inviting the public to join us Wednesday 3-5 pm at Boone Dam! Happy early Memorial Day! #BooneDam #BooneRepair #BooneLake 🇺🇸

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

8 months

📍This week’s Feel-Good Friday took me to @bgctnv ’s Lake City Elementary Club, where I met Brayleigh, Carson and many more bright and engaging students! Local leaders joined as we celebrated the opening of @TVAnews and @CalRipkenSrFdn ’s newest STEM Center in Rocky Top. 🤖

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

3 years

Congratulations @YourBrightRidge @7StatesPower for unveiling 8 new electric vehicle charging stations on @etsu campus today! #GoEV

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

7 months

Today, nine of our @TVAnews teammates rolled up their sleeves and volunteered at Holston Habitat for Humanity’s “Women Build” event in Kingsport, Tennessee. 💪 These ladies represented TVA’s financial services, natural resources, plants/facilities and regional relations teams.

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

4 months

Had an amazing trip to Polk County, Tenn., and Fannin County, Ga., last week for @TVAnews ’ annual rafting & fly-fishing experience! #TVAfun 🚣‍♀️ @TNvacation 🤝 @GeorgiaWild 🎣

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

5 months

Very cool moment. In addition to his work on the air, he's also gone above and beyond to uplift East Tennessee communities and make a meaningful impact through service. I'm honored to call Bob a friend (but I still enjoy when Rick Barnes picks on him).

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@1045TheZone

5 months

The moment when “Voice of the #Vols ” Bob Kesling became a Tennessee Radio Hall of Famer via @tennvoice on @3HL1045 🧡

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@TVA_TomS

5 months

🌟 Powering Community Spirit! 📺 Bristol Tennessee Essential Services values connection. With its own TV station, Power 7, BTES highlights Bristol and Sullivan County thru unique local programming -- an innovative way to serve its customers and vibrant community. 🎥

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

4 months

How incredibly cool is this? Add it to your fam's summer to-do list! 🤿 “People think of snorkeling as something they do only on vacation in the tropics, or in salt water. Yet these things are 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 in your backyard.”

Tennessee Valley Authority

@TVAnews

4 months

You don't have to head to the beach if you want to snorkel! 🤿🐟 Thanks to the Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail initiative, you can grab your snorkel and explore right below the western North Carolina rivers! Learn more 👉

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@TVA_TomS

7 months

At yesterday’s @UWMcMinnMeigs Annual Meeting, @TVAnews and @AthensAUB were joint recipients of the Spirit of the Community Award. The TVA/AUB partnership has impacted these counties through its Community Care Fund. 💙

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

6 months

💙Salute to the men and women whose fingerprints line Kingston's rock-solid legacy. The site still factors into TVA's future of delivering affordable, reliable, resilient and clean 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧-𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 ⚡

Tennessee Valley Authority

@TVAnews

6 months

We are taking a big step toward a cleaner energy future. A first-of-its-kind TVA energy complex, a combination of natural gas, solar & battery storage, will be built on the site of the retiring Kingston Fossil Plant by the end of 2027. More:

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@TVA_TomS

3 years

Fun with new friends representing @TVAnews @BooneRepair @matecenter #watergame #MATEROV #STEM #Robotics #ROV

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

6 months

💙 Proud to partner with one of our local power companies to combat hunger and food insecurity in Loudon County, Tenn. @TVAnews / @LoudonUtilities 🤝 @SecondHarvestET

TVA, LUB donate to another nonprofit

Loudon Utilities Board and Tennessee Valley Authority donated $6,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee during Monday’s LUB meeting.

www.news-herald.net

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@TVA_TomS

2 months

🌿 Enhancements to TVA public land boost recreation opportunities & enable local economic growth. @TVAnews recently partnered with @VirginiaDWR to make three sites along the Powell River more accessible. @nature_org @powell_valley @visitvirginia 🛶🎣 🔎

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

5 months

🎮 A team of our @TVAnews power utilization engineers recently earned their aerial drone certification, enabling them to more safely and efficiently assess power system vulnerabilities and compromised equipment. Leaning into #innovation to make life better across the Valley! ⚡

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

8 months

Pumped storage hydropower plants bank energy for strategic deployment. At Raccoon Mountain near Chattanooga, @TVAnews has been leveraging this clean technology since 1978. Now, interest in pumped storage is 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 globally. @ScienceMagazine 🔗

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

7 months

So excited about @TVAnews ’ renewed investment in @tnRiverLine , which has been a game-changer for our region! 🤝 This helps expand access, deliver educational programming and foster a vibrant, sustainable future for communities along its banks. 🔗 Read:

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

5 years

Fun giving out @TVAnews #STEM grants in Greene County today!

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

6 months

🔥 Our @TVAnews Natural Resources team partnered with @KCS_DBHS Pulaski Club to administer a controlled, prescribed burn at Osceola Island picnic area near South Holston Dam last week. These burns help maintain wildlife habitat, reduce wildfire risk and enrich soil quality. 🌱

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

5 years

Thrilled to work with this great @TVAnews #BooneDam Team to keep people safe @BooneRepair . Thank you @AEGweb for this national recognition.

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@TVA_TomS

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In the fall, Power 7 produces its popular Gridiron Gameday telecasts, which air expertly produced local high school football games every Friday. What an awesome exposure opportunity for those student-athletes! @BCTS_THS @SEHSpatriots @WestRidge_FB

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@TVA_TomS

5 months

@TVA_ScottB @BakoRob @timesnewsonline Today was also my first time walking around downtown Bristol. Loved it—could definitely spend some time exploring along State Street!

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

4 months

👷‍♀️👷🏾‍♀️ United in strength and purpose! The amazing women of Cleveland Utilities and @TVAnews ’ Women Empowered group joined forces for a @Habitat_org “Women Build” outing in Bradley County, Tenn.✨🏡 Together, we’re constructing more than homes; we’re building hope and community.

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

7 months

In recognition of #InternationalWomensDay , I'd like to salute my awesome and accomplished @TVAnews Regional Comms counterparts! Give them a follow! 🙌 🔹 TVA South Region // @TVA_Clarissa 🔹 TVA West Region // @TVA_Julia 🔹 TVA North Region // @TVA_Elisabeth

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@TVA_TomS

2 months

@Vol_Hoops Turn me up, coach! 🥳

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@TVA_TomS

7 months

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday’s public open house regarding Saulpaw Mill Dam in Calhoun, Tennessee. @TVAnews values public input, and these community engagements are vital to achieving optimal outcomes. Comments accepted thru March 18: ✍️

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@TVA_TomS

5 months

What a cool concept! And what an aptly named teacher! Hey, @10weather , you may have some future interns on the rise at @ORHS_Wildcats ! ⛅

Drayton Hawkins

@MrHawk731

5 months

Congratulations to @lisaanne0608 for receiving a @TVAnews grant for her weather station for ORHS. Her students will be able to study the weather in real time!!

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@TVA_TomS

9 months

Frigid temps didn’t phase our @TVAnews team at @YWCAKnoxville ’s Diversity Day and Race Against Racism event this morning! 🏃‍♀️ TVA is proud support such a wonderful event and promote #inclusion in the communities we serve! 💙💙💙

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

2 months

Thanks, @sevierheights , for the opportunity to spend the morning serving in South Knoxville! @southdoylehs 👊🏼

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@TVA_TomS

4 months

🏆 Financial prudence blog @cheapism selected the "Best Lakes for Tourists" in all 50 states — Norris Lake took top honors in Tennessee! 🚤 @ExploreNorris 🔗 //

The Best Lakes in All 50 States

Whether you're a sunbather or an angler, there's a lake for you in every state.

blog.cheapism.com

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@TVA_TomS

7 months

@TVAnews @FortLoudounEC @beardfoundation @esquire @nytimes @Southern_Living @Forbes An order from an influential Michelin star chef in NYC ignited an explosion of growth that saw Allan ship his extraordinary products all across the globe while building a legendary American brand. And here he is today, along Hwy 411, treating a total stranger like royalty. 🤯

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@TVA_TomS

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Surgoinsville Elementary School students are eager to convert their @TVAnews #STEM check into a Maker Space!

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@TVA_TomS

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“It gives the students ownership... This is something they dove into headfirst, and they’ve done a fantastic job." Learn how @MyCSAS students—alongside @EPB_Chattanooga —went all-in successfully pursuing a @TVAnews School Uplift Grant. 🧊

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

5 months

⛈️ Fontana Village Resort & Marina near Fontana Dam in Western North Carolina was among several areas across the Valley hit hard by damaging storms Wednesday night. @TVAnews transmission crews are on the scene and working diligently to safely restore power. 👷🏾‍♀️👷🏼

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

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Our employees appreciate these opportunities to show elected officials and community leaders how @TVAnews works to deliver increasingly clean energy! 👷🏾‍♀️⚡️👷🏼‍♂️ @theScoutnews

Bert Robinson

@bertrobinson

2 months

Our @TVAnews team was proud to host U.S. @SenTedBuddNC , State Rep. Karl Gillespie and officials from Cherokee County at TVA’s Hiwassee Dam in Western NC. These hydro projects demonstrate TVA’s commitment to our region through Energy, Environmental Stewardship, and Economic Dev!

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@TVA_TomS

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TVA partner @tnRiverLine has announced that Dayton, Tenn., is poised to tap into benefits such as equitable access to the river, improved river stewardship and new opportunities for economic impact thru its RiverTowns program. 🚣‍♀️ 🔗

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@TVA_TomS

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Get outside! Join @TVAnews and Norris Dam State Park naturalists for a guided wildflower walk on the 2024 TVA Trail of the Year, River Bluff Trail. 🌼 📅 Sat. March 30 or Sat. April 6 🕙 10 AM - 1 PM 🎁 Free t-shirt! ❔ 865-425-4500 ☑️ Register:

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

8 months

What a Feel-Good Friday! We capped the week with a ribbon-cutting at a new @TVAnews and @CalRipkenSrFdn STEM Center at the @bgctnv club in Vestal. Loved seeing so many kids engaged and excited about learning. 🤖🔬 🔍 MORE //

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

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To cap @TVAnews ' Week of Service, our teams volunteered to prepare Girls Inc. of Chattanooga's facilities for summer camps! 🧹 The @girls_inc mission is to inspire and equip all girls to be strong, smart and bold leaders within their families, their community and society. 👧🏾👱🏼‍♀️

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@TVA_TomS

5 months

📣Tell a teacher or school administrator in your life to mark their calendar for Aug. 1, when applications for 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 year's @TVAnews #STEM Grants open! 📅

STEM

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Anderson County Schools TN

@ACSchoolsTN

5 months

A huge congratulations to Claxton Elementary School, Norwood Middle, and Andersonville Elementary School for receiving TVA STEM grants today totaling over $11,000. A huge thank you to Tennessee Valley Authority, BVI, and CUB for your generous contributions to our schools!

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

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👩‍🏫 “It’s going to be a 𝕘𝕒𝕞𝕖-𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕘𝕖𝕣 for our teachers.” A @TVAnews #STEM Grant brings innovative AI-powered @swivl reflection tool to @ACSchoolsTN students. ✨🪞✨ Read/Watch:

New AI tool is a ‘game changer’ for elementary school in Anderson County

A new piece of technology in Anderson County Schools is teaching kids to think, communicate, and reflect. Mirror by Swivl is an AI-powered reflection station for students and teachers.

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

7 months

"I get to experience this 𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕪 𝕘𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕥 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕝𝕕 at TVA." Our nearly 10,000 employees are your neighbors, serving the communities our families call home. Watch Ashton explain how she loves to pay it forward at area schools. #DoGoodHere

Tennessee Valley Authority

@TVAnews

7 months

Meet Ashton Lewey, a community relations manager here! Her favorite part of her job is visiting local schools and showing kids what a career at TVA could look like! Ashton plays a crucial role in ensuring that the next generation of trailblazing women get the opportunities they

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@TVA_TomS

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HUGE win not only for Knox County but also for surrounding communities. A rising tide... 🛳️ The @TVAnews Economic Development team partners with a host of local, state and regional allies to help attract new business and keep the Valley growing! 🤝📈

Knoxville Chamber

@knoxchamber

5 months

Greenheck Group will establish their fourth corporate campus in Knox County, creating 440 new jobs and investing $300 million with room for future growth. Read more:

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

5 months

This is a fascinating listen. Jacinda led with humility and leaned on faith while battling through multiple personal tragedies and challenges. I also love what she reveals about the culture within the @TVAnews family. 💙

MyMorningCup

@MyMorningCup2

5 months

Curious about dedicating your entire career to one company? Listen this Jacinda Woodward Woodward’s experience Tennessee Valley Authority

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@TVA_TomS

7 months

Some feel-good news to start your Wednesday... @TVAnews collaborated on this award-winning initiative at Dollywood that enables plastic microfibers from cigarette filters to be recycled into outdoor plastic furniture, like benches at the park. ♻️ 🔗 //

Tennessee nonprofit wins second award for Dollywood Recycling project

The group behind a recycling project at Dollywood has earned a second award for its efforts.

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

8 months

At 480 feet tall, Fontana Dam stands as the highest dam east of the Rocky Mountains. We appreciate North Carolina State Rep. Karl Gillespie’s interest and engagement during his recent visit to this 80-year-old hydroelectric behemoth. 🔍

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

6 months

Another one of the 27 brand new @CalRipkenSrFdn STEM Centers across the @TVAnews footprint came online Friday in Chattanooga! 🎉 We're grateful for the support from @EPB_Chattanooga , @MayorTimKelly , @RepChuck , @SenatorHagerty

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

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☔️ @TVAnews had its rainiest May in 21 years! Watch below to learn noteworthy rain data for May 2024. 🗓️ Intrigued? Read about our River Management team’s annual dance with nature:

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@TVA_TomS

7 months

Tag an engineer in your life who deserves a shoutout this week! 🫡

Tennessee Valley Authority

@TVAnews

7 months

This week is National Engineers Week, so we want to share our Engineer of the Year, Timothy Fritch! The engineering career path was sparked for Fritch by a RadioShack lab kit, and now he studies our transmission system to help ensure it remains resilient and reliable. Since 1994,

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

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🧭 Trekking up to Lee County, Virginia, this morning for a @TVAnews 🤝 @VirginiaDWR event. Accepting recs for a great local lunch spot!🍴 @powell_valley @VisitVirginia @delterrykilgore

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

7 months

This year, a record $1.5M in @TVAnews STEM grants were distributed to 343 schools across TVA's service territory! Applications for 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 year's grants open Aug. 1 at . Tell a teacher in your area to set a calendar reminder! 📅

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Erwin Utilities

@ErwinUtilities

7 months

Congratulations to Unicoi Elementary School for receiving a $5,000 STEM Grant from @TVAnews and BVI! With these funds, the school will be able to provide additional resources to help students excel in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. @Unicoi_Schools

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

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TVA’s @bertrobinson introduced the @LeadKnox Class of 2024 at today’s 15th Annual Leadership Luncheon. @TVAnews VP of River & Resources Stewardship Tom Barnett was among this year’s #LeadKnox graduates. 👏🏼

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

4 months

📰 Closed the week with visits to @GreeneSun @CitizenTribune @NPlainTalk and @themtnpress to talk lake levels, @TVAnews river mgmt and water recreation. Lunch was a popular joint in Newport known for its prime rib. No pic, but any guesses? 🍽️ Let’s make it a great weekend!!

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

4 months

One of the nation's largest, most diverse and cleanest generation portfolios continues to evolve! ⚡

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Tom Satkowiak

@TVA_TomS

3 months

This past weekend, the brilliant minds from Jonesville, Virginia’s Lee High School robotics team showcased their skills at the MATE ROV World Championships. 🤖🫧 The Stingrays’ @matecenter journey was powered by support from @TVAnews and BVI through TN Valley Robotics. 🤝

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