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?
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.
Secretary of Energy Visits East Tennessee, Highlights Innovation
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.
TVA’s Smart Thermostat Program Kicked Off Last Week
Mar 17, 2025 – click above to read more…
As TVA drives toward Community Energy and distributed generation solutions to help offset peak demand, TVA EnergyRight is launching the Smart Thermostat Rewards program in partnership with local power companies, which kicked off last week.