Tennessee Valley

John Wesley Brooks is being recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, January 28, 2022

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --John Wesley Brooks is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Investor for his work in the Real Estate field and in acknowledgment of his work at Coldwell Banker of the Valley.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --John Wesley Brooks is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Investor for his work in the Real Estate field and in acknowledgment of his work at Coldwell Banker of the Valley.
  • Mr. Brooks earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, and Business at the University of South Alabama in 2003.
  • Mr. Brooks currently works as an Independent Real Estate Investor, Agent, and Property Manager at Coldwell Banker of the Valley.
  • Mr. Brooks would like to travel more, and is currently writing a book which he plans to publish in the near future.

TVA To Discuss First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

The Tennessee Valley Authority will host a conference call for the financial community and news media to discuss results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022.

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  • The Tennessee Valley Authority will host a conference call for the financial community and news media to discuss results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022.
  • Participants will be able to hear the discussion and see slides via the webcast, but will need telephone access to ask questions.
  • Those unable to pre-register may access the call toll-free at 1-844-308-6432 in the United States, or 1-412-717-9611 outside the United States.
  • Call toll-free 1-877-344-7529 in the United States or 1-412-317-0088 outside the United States to access the replay.

Invisible Fence® Brand Expands Direct Service in Southern Tennessee

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Friday, January 21, 2022

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 21,2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invisible Fence Brand , a pioneer in the pet containment industry, announces they are expanding their service area in Southeast Tennessee by merging Invisible Fence of Chattanooga, an Authorized Independent Dealer, with Invisible Fence of the Tennessee Valley, a dealership owned by Radio Systems Corporation.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 21,2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invisible Fence Brand , a pioneer in the pet containment industry, announces they are expanding their service area in Southeast Tennessee by merging Invisible Fence of Chattanooga, an Authorized Independent Dealer, with Invisible Fence of the Tennessee Valley, a dealership owned by Radio Systems Corporation.
  • Invisible Fence ofthe Tennessee Valley has been anauthorized, full-service dealership of genuine Invisible Fence products and services since 1996 and serves over 9,500 pet owners.
  • Invisible Fence offers themostpremier dog fence on the market including professional installation, Perfect Start Plus Training and exclusive Boundary Plus Technology.
  • Invisible Fence of the Tennessee Valley and Invisible Fence of Chattanooga will continue to champion pet welfare in the local community through local animal shelter donations, adoption events and the Project Breathe Program.

Vanderbilt, NES, TVA, and Silicon Ranch break ground on solar farm

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

The 35-megawatt (MWAC) Vanderbilt I Solar Farm is expected to begin producing power before the end of 2022, bringing new renewable generation to the Tennessee Valley.

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  • The 35-megawatt (MWAC) Vanderbilt I Solar Farm is expected to begin producing power before the end of 2022, bringing new renewable generation to the Tennessee Valley.
  • Silicon Ranch will also own, operate, and maintain the Vanderbilt I Solar Farm, a disciplined approach the company takes with every project it develops.
  • To facilitate the Vanderbilt I Solar Farm, Vanderbilt entered into an agreement with TVA and NES, the university's local power company.
  • Silicon Ranch pioneered utility-scale solar in the Tennessee Valley and remains a market leader, with more than 35 operating facilities across the region.

Feathered Visitors Flocking to the Tennessee River Valley- Best Places to Observe Migrating Birds

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

The eerie call of a loon is an unforgettable sound. Loons migrate from northern lakes to coastal ocean waters. A common flight route is from the Great Lakes region to Mexico or Florida coasts, This leads to a high population of Loons making a pit-stop in Tennessee Valley. Two TVA lakes with high population of loons -- as well as many other fascinating bird species -- are Pickwick and Norris.

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  • Many avian species make their way through the Tennessee River Valley as autumn turns to winter.
  • The 21,000 acre Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge along Kentucky Lake has several units open year round for bird watchers.
  • Five miles south of New Johnsonville, Tennessee off Hwy 70S is where the Duck River meets the Tennessee River.
  • The Council's efforts are made possible through the generous support of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).

DZS and Irby Utilities Work Together to Help 4-County Electric Power Association Bring Gigabit+ Broadband and Smart Grid Connectivity to Rural Mississippi

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

The rapid and successful pilot build out and our whole FASTnet Fiber project would not have been possible without Irbys expertise.

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  • The rapid and successful pilot build out and our whole FASTnet Fiber project would not have been possible without Irbys expertise.
  • DZS V14 OLTs offer an ultra-high capacity, fiber-optimized aggregation platform suitable for deployment in even the most demanding physical environments.
  • The partnership with DZS, Irby Utilities and 4-County is one of many similar efforts taking place now with rural electric co-operatives across the US.
  • 4-County Electric Power Association is a member-owned electric power distributor, supplying power from the Tennessee Valley Authority across all or parts of nine counties in East Central Mississippi.

Leading Campground Operators Recreation Resource Management (RRM) and California Land Management (CLM) Are Now Vista Recreation

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Monday, December 6, 2021

RRM-CLM Services, LLC, formed through the merger of Recreation Resource Management (RRM) and California Land Management (CLM), is changing its name to Vista Recreation.

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  • RRM-CLM Services, LLC, formed through the merger of Recreation Resource Management (RRM) and California Land Management (CLM), is changing its name to Vista Recreation.
  • Vista Recreation is a private company which partners with public agencies at the Federal, state, and local level to operate campgrounds and recreation areas under long-term concession agreements.
  • The company has over 800 contract-years of experience operating public recreation areas and served nearly 10 million visitors in 2021.
  • We are excited with our new combined company name of Vista Recreation, said Warren Meyer, President of Vista Recreation.

Downtown Paris, TN - Where History, Santa and Shopping Meet

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Sunday, November 21, 2021

That's probably why this jolly, old elf is so smitten with historic Downtown Paris, especially at Christmas.

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  • That's probably why this jolly, old elf is so smitten with historic Downtown Paris, especially at Christmas.
  • Constructed in 1896, this is the oldest, working courthouse in West Tennessee and the backdrop for Christmas in Downtown Paris.
  • The events that arrive with Santa are as exciting as treasures pouring from a Christmas stocking.
  • First comes North Pole Family Fun Day, when Santa and Mama Claus arrive at the peppermint house the morning after Thanksgiving.

Recognizing the Contributions of Native American Leaders in the Tennessee River Valley

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Sunday, November 14, 2021

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --In the Tennessee River Valley, there are many important Native American leaders who played active roles in the history of this country.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --In the Tennessee River Valley, there are many important Native American leaders who played active roles in the history of this country.
  • The Tennessee River Valley is home to multiple remembrance sites that recognize the legacy of these Native American leaders.
  • The Council's efforts are made possible through the generous support of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).
  • For information on TVA's campgrounds and TVA's public trails, visit their website at http://www.tva.gov and click under the Recreation section.

TRV Stewardship Council Announces Board Officers for FY2022

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The TRV Stewardship Council Board of Directors met on October 20, 2021 in Sweetwater, TN to elect 2022 officers.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The TRV Stewardship Council Board of Directors met on October 20, 2021 in Sweetwater, TN to elect 2022 officers.
  • Tami has served on the TRV Stewardship Council since 2016.
  • Angie has a background in web site development and management, brochure and marketing plan development, and also serves as the portal editor for the TRV Stewardship Council.
  • The Tennessee River Valley Stewardship Council serves as the steering committee and editorial board for the Geotourism MapGuide website, one of the twelve geotourism mapguides in North America.