A freshwater mussel’s secret weapon

Spoons and spinners, jigs and pigs, worms, wigglers, and umbrella rigs. Crank-bait divers and floating flukes, broke-back jerk baits, and torpedo-shaped spooks. Despite all the technological advances in lure manufacturing and the billions spent each year to create realistic products that mimic fish, no artificial lure in the world has fooled aquatic predators longer than a freshwater mussel’s mantle lure.

Mantle Lures: A Freshwater Mussel’s Secret Weapon (tva.com)

Perfect time to sleep under the stars

The driest month of the year is almost here! Combine that with low humidity, cool days, and chilly nights for a fabulous camping experience. Golden leaves, cozy campfires, stunning hikes, autumn wildflowers, photography, and more, are yours at a TVA Camp-Right Campground - where environmental stewardship matters. Make your 2023 reservations today.

Come out and play

Recreation is a core part of TVA’s mission. What’s your favorite fun thing to do? Check out our Recreation landing page for maps, ideas, suggestions, and the latest information you need to know to have a great time on TVA lands and waters.
 Recreation (tva.com)

What’s it like to be a recreation specialist?

For most of us, recreation is what we do on vacations or in our time off. But for Clay Guerry, recreation is his job. If you enjoy the waters of the Tennessee River or have hiked, biked, or camped near its banks, chances are that Clay Guerry had a hand in helping create part of your experience.
 Clay Guerry - A Day in the Life of a Recreation Specialist (tva.com)

River reinforcements

To prevent disruptions to the power supply or to commercial navigation, TVA is investing in upgrades to transmission towers that span the Tennessee River.
 River Reinforcements (tva.com)

Fighting invasive forces

TVA and its partner organizations are in an ongoing battle with invasive aquatic species, such as eelgrass, in order to protect native species and maintain biodiversity in local waterways.
 Fighting Invasive Forces (tva.com)

Know your boundaries

There are all sorts of ways to mark special places in our world. Look down and you might see one of ours while enjoying TVA’s public lands.
 Know Your Boundaries (tva.com)

Tennessee RiverLine

The Tennessee RiverLine is about more than just kayaking. Using paddling as the catalyst, part of the mission is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In mid-October, youth from Common Ground Shoals will learn river and kayaking safety, as well as skill development during a three-day event called Kids in Kayaks.

Explore TRV

Order up a colorful, autumn adventure in the Tennessee River Valley with a little “fright” on the side and some “mystery” for dessert at the Athens-Limestone Haunt Walks, Ruby Falls Dread Hallow, and the Athens Alabama Storytelling Festival. Find out more at Explore TRV events.

Clean Marina

The TVA Clean Marinas initiative values owners and operators who work to educate the public on environmental stewardship. When a marina is awarded Clean Marina Certification, it’s given an incentive package that includes signage that addresses proper fish waste disposal, litter-free waters, and more. Clean Marinas make a difference.

The Wayback Machine

Late summer is a great time to cruise your favorite lake. That’s what these folks were doing on Kentucky Lake in August 1966.