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 & 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.
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.