Roane County is a TVA Silver Sustainable Community
Recognized for community-wide sustainable efforts across the Tennessee Valley — and for the assets that make Roane more competitive for investment.
- 2013
- Silver Level awarded
- 2016
- Re-designated
- Silver
- Current TVA level
- 4
- Evaluation categories
A Tennessee Valley leader in sustainability
Roane County was one of the first counties in the Tennessee Valley designated a Silver Level Sustainable Community through the TVA Sustainable Communities Program. The county earned Silver in 2013, was re-designated in 2016 and holds that level today — recognition of community-wide sustainable effort, not a single project.
The Roane Alliance led the county's participation, cataloging Roane's sustainable assets to strengthen competitiveness when companies evaluate new or expanded locations in the valley. Evaluation covered sustainability preparedness and education, economic vitality, environmental and societal commitment, and health and wellness.
Planet, people, prosperity
Planet
A healthy environment — clean waterways, protected ridgelines and responsible land use — for generations to come.
People
A thriving, connected community where health, wellness and civic participation are part of daily life.
Prosperity
Sustained economic growth built on assets that make Roane competitive when companies compare sites.
Learn more, or get involved locally
To learn more about the program, visit the TVA Valley Sustainable Communities Program. For Roane County's sustainable events and efforts, connect with the Roane County Green Team or call Allie Hill at the Roane Alliance office.
For recycling in Roane County, call Ralph Stewart, Director of the Roane County Recycling Center.
- Allie HillOffice Administrator, The Roane Alliance865-376-2093
- Melinda FerrellDirector, Roane County Recycling Center865-590-7779