Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc.
Connecting People with Purpose., Community., Resources., Service., Opportunities.
Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc. is the collective term for three related non-profit organizations – BVI, National Emergency Assistance (NEA) and Retiree Resources Corporation (RRC). We provide Tennessee Valley Authority retirees and former TVA employees with the opportunity to get involved in volunteer work, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) work and TVA contract work.
Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc.
BVI offers an opportunity to volunteer at the Visitor Centers at Fontana Dam, Kentucky Dam, Norris Dam, and Raccoon Mountain Pumped Storage Facility along with a variety of other volunteer opportunities.
National Emergency Assistance, Inc.
FEMA relies on NEA employees to augment their disaster assistance endeavors all over the United States.
Retiree Resources Corporation
Many TVA retirees and former employees are working through RRC to provide temporary staff augmentation to TVA.
We seek to make an impact in our Tennessee Valley community through the following efforts each year
STEM grants given to Tennessee Valley teachers
Visitors to the TVA Visitor Centers
Tennessee Valley Robotics Teams entered into competitions
RRC employees supporting TVA through staff augmentation
NEA employees deployed to disaster areas
Retirees doing projects to help improve their communities
What’s New?
WBN Employee Celebrates 51 Years of Service
Mar 21, 2025
On March 20, 1974, less than a year after the beginning of construction on the site that would eventually become Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, a young man named Ernie Murphy began his job as a Construction Time Checker. That was the day after his 20th birthday. And with the exception of a very brief break, he really hasn’t left Watts Bar ever since.
Now, more than a half-century later, team members across the site talk about the invaluable knowledge and life lessons they’ve learned from Ernie.
“I don’t golf, fish, or hunt, so I’ve got to have something to do,” Ernie joked. “More than anything, I just truly enjoy the people here at Watts Bar.”
Pivotal Pieces: Part Two
Mar 24, 2025
“Think of it like modeling a block of clay,” said Joseph Hardwick, Machine Tool Specialist at the Power Service Shops (PSS) in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. “Like an X-Acto knife would cut away at the excess clay, our machines do the same thing, cutting away excess material.”
Using a specialized software, the team at the PSS devised upwards of 40 tool paths necessary for machining the components slated to be installed at Wilson Lock. Machinists were challenged with implementing a new, innovative approach to the machining process – specifically for the pintle ball.
TVA University High Day Engages and Educates
Mar 25, 2025
Recently, representatives from across TVA gave their time to make the inaugural UTC University High Day a success by providing students with a glimpse of TVA careers, and possibly their own future.
What is UTC University High?
University High is a collaboration between the University of Tennessee – Chattanooga (UTC) and Hamilton County Schools that gives high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to complete required high school courses while simultaneously earning college credits.
TVA & BVI Robotics Award – Applications Open on April 1st
Feb 28, 2025 – click above to read more…
U.S. Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, visited the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and TVA’s Clinch River site on Friday. Joined by U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty and U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann, Secretary Wright highlighted the Department of Energy’s commitment to an American-made energy future.
Around the Regions: Kicking Off 2025
Mar 5, 2025 – click above to read more…
There’s a lot going on around TVA! We want spotlight some of the stories from each region every month.
The Last Beam
March 5, 2025 – click above to read more…
Picture this. A single steel beam, the last puzzle piece in a structure, hovers above the framework of a nearly completed project. Affixed to the beam are flags, banners and an evergreen tree. To a spectator, it sparks curiosity. To ironworkers, it’s a longstanding tradition.