T.V.A.

Description	Narration introduces this report as "the story of the development of the Tennessee River," showing ongoing construction of major public works projects including dams and hydroelectric plants. Touts the harnessing of water power to generate electricity for industry and farmers. Lists the improvements to quality of life in the region brought by electricity, including home amenities, pumped water for irrigation and community refrigeration. Also emphasizes the development of fertilizer manufacturing, as well as munitions and aluminum for defense industries. Footage of Wilson dam, Norris dam, Wheeler dam, Pickwick Landing dam, Guntersville dam, Chickamauga dam, and Watts Bar dam and generating station.
Creator	Tennessee Valley Authority National Defense Advisory Committee
Contributor	Arch A. Mercey : producer Philip Martin Jr. : technical supervisor Floyd Crosby : photography Carl Pryer : photography Thomas Chalmers : voice William L. Sturdevant Robert W. Horton
Date Issued	1940
Spatial Coverage	Muscle Shoals, AL, U.S. Andersonville, TN, U.S. Rogersville, AL, U.S. Pickwick Landing Dam, TN, U.S. Gunterville, AL, U.S. Chickamauga Dam, Chattanooga, TN, U.S. Watts Bar Dam, TN, U.S.
Duration	00:20:01
Color/Black & White	B&W
Sound/Silent	Sound
Nation of Origin	U.S.