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?
Water Monitoring Project
April 17, 2025
Kathy Black and Marka Smith (both of Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc. | BVI) worked with Rachel Terrell, Manager, Public Outreach and Support, on partnering with TVA on a Water Monitoring Project. TVA currently goes into schools and teaches water monitoring to 4th and 5th graders.
TVA provides the test kits to the students. The kits allow the students to perform tests on water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, and turbidity, then the students analyze and interpret the data.
Celebrating Economic Growth
April 4, 2025
A candy maker in Tipton County, Tennessee. A medical technology company in Huntsville, Alabama. A lumber manufacturer in Mississippi.
These are just a few of the vibrant companies growing in the Tennessee Valley Authority’s seven-state region.
Since its inception in 1933, TVA has held economic development as a leading component in its mission of service to the Valley region.
The Water Order
February 27, 2025
Precisely 395.3 feet in 2019.
And 396.11 feet in 1973.
The all-time record: 401.2 feet, set in 1897, before Tennessee Valley Authority built Pickwick Landing Dam at this location.
TVA & BVI Robotics Award Cycle Now Open
April 1, 2025
The program will provide awards to fund robotics programs in TVA’s seven-state service area and is sponsored by TVA, in partnership with BVI.
“Today’s robotics students will become tomorrow’s innovators,” said Aaron Melda, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Strategy and External Relations. “TVA understands that supporting robotics educators and students is essential to developing the workforce of tomorrow.”
Take a Stroll Through History
April 4, 2025
Alongside stunning views, the Fontana Dam visitor center offers an array informational displays and videos that spotlight the dam’s fascinating history.
In 12 years as a volunteer at the Kentucky Dam visitor center, TVA retiree Ralph Rose has seen them come from all over.
Germany. Japan. England.
Don Moul Selected as TVA CEO
Mar 31, 2025
Today is an exciting day for TVA.
As I mentioned when I announced my intent to retire, I want to pass my baton while we’re running at full speed – and today, we are doing just that.
It’s a privilege to announce that Don Moul has been selected by the Board to serve as TVA’s next CEO, effective April 9, 2025.
Don is the right choice to lead TVA forward as we work to build an energy system to power the next generation of American jobs.