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?
Fish thrive in Douglas Reservoir, even after Helene
A spring survey of Douglas Reservoir has provided clues about how Hurricane Helene and storm debris may have impacted fish and the local fishing industry. The good news? “It seems like we’re seeing good fish results,” Lyn Williams, Fisheries and Aquatic Monitoring...
Celebrating the Legacy You Helped Build
As we reflect on the future of energy in the Tennessee Valley, we also pause to celebrate the remarkable foundation you helped lay. Your dedication, innovation, and service were instrumental in shaping TVA into the modern-day leader it is, serving more than 10 million...
TVA Exploring Alternative Sites for Generation Proposed in Cheatham County
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 15, 2025 – TVA is executing on the Administration’s call to unleash American energy and achieve energy dominance. As part of this effort to meet the growing demand for electricity, the Tennessee Valley Authority is investing in new transmission...
Surveying Sport Fish
Fish Thrive in Douglas Lake, Even After Hurricane Helene The Tennessee Valley Authority boat nosed between submerged tree branches as Zach Bennett swooped a long net into the water. He brought up fish after fish. Largemouth bass. Smallmouth bass. Walleye, sauger and...
Reopening Wilson Lock’s Main Chamber
Wilson Lock reopened on July 2, ahead of schedule. After some inspections revealed gate damage in September 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers engaged TVA’s Power Service Shops for repairs, highlighting a vital partnership in the region. “This has been a major...
Clinch River construction permit under review
TVA was notified by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) that our Construction Permit Application (CPA) for an SMR at the Clinch River site has been accepted for review. The construction permit is essentially the blueprint for the plant’s design and safety systems,...