Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc.
Connecting People with Purpose., Community., Resources., Service., Opportunities.
Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc. (BVI) is a nonprofit organization that oversees two affiliated nonprofits: National Emergency Assistance (NEA) and Retiree Resources Corporation (RRC). Together, these organizations offer Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) retirees and former employees opportunities to engage in volunteer service, support FEMA disaster recovery efforts, and participate in 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?
What yesterday built
A reflection of the video screens at the System Operations Center glimmered in his eyes, glassy with tears. “I just – I'm overwhelmed,” TVA retiree Hugh Gardner, 93, said. “I may just break out in tears.” In the ’60s, Hugh was a Power Supply Manager – a position...
Mural on the mountain
Given its unique location on a mountaintop, Raccoon Mountain has always been seen as an engineering marvel. In operation since 1978, it can store and release water to generate up to 1,700 megawatts for periods of high demand. But to TVA and the people of the Valley...
Fusion demonstration project at Bull Run moves forward
State regulators, Type One Energy and TVA announced today the initial submission of a “byproduct material license” application in preparation for Tennessee’s first commercial fusion project. Type One Energy and TVA worked closely with the Tennessee Department of...
BVI Is Hiring – Payroll & Accounting Specialist
Join Our Team as a Payroll & Accounting Specialist! Position: Payroll & Accounting Specialist Location: Knoxville, TN (Hybrid) Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Are you detail-oriented and passionate about payroll and accounting? Bicentennial Volunteers,...
Cozy Cost-Savers for Cold Weather
TVA Expert Offers Top Tips for Energy Efficiency Ashley England, TVA Demand Response senior manager, has plenty of tips to help people throughout the Valley region improve their energy efficiency. At home in Nashville, Tennessee, her target audience is much...
TVA Hosts U.S. Secretary of Labor
TVA hosts U.S. Secretary of Labor Jan 23, 2026 On Wednesday, Jan. 21, TVA welcomed U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer and her team to the Cumberland Fossil and Gas facilities. CEO Don Moul and Chief Administrative and Human Resources Officer Will Trumm led...