The 2026 TENN Talks

Utilities, Infrastructure & What Keeps Tennessee Running

We are diving head first into the world of utilities. We’ll explore the interconnected systems that power our state, from local utilities providers to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the broader infrastructure networks that keep homes lit, businesses operating, and communities growing. We’ll unpack how these relationships work, where decision-making happens, and why coordination across entities matters more than most people realize.

This panel is made up of Signature Program Class XII members!

Panelists:

Stacey Nickens: Vice President of Corporate Communications and Marketing, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority

Bert Robinson: Senior State Director, Government & Community Relations, Tennessee and Greater East, TVA

Brian Solsbee: Executive Director/CEO Tennessee Municipal Electrical Power Association