February 2025 Program
What: Impacts of TVA's Energy Policies and How You Can Help Guide TVA Toward a Clean Energy Future For All, by Bonnie Swinford, Sierra Club Beyond Coal Campaign Organizing Strategist, and members of the Clean Up TVA Coalition
When: Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 7:00-8:30 PM
Where: Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville TN.
Tennessee Valley Authority is still relying too much on fossil fuels to serve its 10 million customers. We’re gathering experts and activists to turn up the heat on them, and we’d like you to join us.
Photos by Binh/ Nguyen/Canary Media
As the country's largest public utility, Tennessee Valley Authority's energy decisions affect global climate and millions of lives in the Valley. Last year TVA released its long-range energy plan that outlines dozens of scenarios for how it will meet electric demand. The TVA board will decide later this year whether to invest in clean energy solutions or keep relying on dirty fossil fuels for decades to come.
Join advocates from across the state to hear how TVA’s energy plans impact communities and how to make your voice heard! We will hear stories from community members followed by social time, information stations, and an opportunity to write a letter or prepare a comment to the TVA board.
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March 2025 Program
What: Knox County Parks and Recreation BLOOM Initiative by Joseph Mack, Seniror Director, Knox Couty Parks and Recreation
When: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 7:00-8:30 PM
Where: Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville TN.
At Knox County Parks and Rec, we have created a new initiative to reduce our Carbon Footprint and make even more beautiful and functional spaces for our community. This new initiative is called BLOOM - which stands for Beautifying Local Outdoor Spaces withOut Mowing. This program will reduce mowing by 25%, which cuts carbon emissions, builds organic soil matter, and even enhances pollinating habitats for bees. We will eliminate invasive species, restoring the balance of nature, and eradicating plants that damage our native ecosystem. By planting greenery that is native to our local geographical area, we increase air quality and give the plants an environment to thrive.
For additional information see:
https://www.knoxcounty.org/parks/bloom.php