TVA Council Meets to Discuss Valley Resource Protection
Published Date: 5/5/2026
Notice
Summary
The Tennessee Valley Authority’s Regional Resource Stewardship Council is meeting May 13-14, 2026, in Knoxville to talk about protecting natural and cultural resources in the Tennessee Valley. The public can join in person or online, with a special hour for sharing ideas on May 14. This meeting affects local communities and landowners interested in TVA’s plans and stewardship efforts, with no direct costs but plenty of chances to get involved.
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You can attend and speak at TVA meeting
You can view the Tennessee Valley Authority Regional Resource Stewardship Council meeting in person in Knoxville or virtually on May 13–14, 2026. A one-hour public listening session starts May 14 at 9:10 a.m. E.T.; virtual speakers must preregister by 5:00 p.m. E.T. on Friday, May 8, 2026, by emailing rrsc@tva.gov, in-person speakers may register at the door between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. E.T. on May 14 or in advance by email, and persons who speak will be called to share views for up to five minutes.
Meeting covers TVA land and river plans
The council meeting agenda on May 13–14, 2026, includes updates on the Integrated Resource Plan, TVA Environment and Stewardship Strategy, the Landowner's Task Force, and river, natural, and cultural resource management. You can listen to these updates and provide written comments to rrsc@tva.gov.
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