Program

Industry Tours

TVA Allen Combined Cycle - Tour is FULL

Memphis, TN

The Tennessee Valley Authority provides electricity for 153 local power companies serving 10 million people in seven states, as well as directly to about 60 large industrial customers and federal installations. We don't get taxpayer funding; rather, our revenues come from sales of electricity. TVA also provides flood control, navigation, and land management for the Tennessee River system and assists local power companies and regional governments with their economic development efforts. The Allen Combined Cycle Plant is a 2x1 7HA.02 gas turbine facility serves Memphis and the surrounding communities.

The tour, including travel time, will be approximately 4 hours. A complimentary van will depart from the Sheraton Hotel at 7:40 am and will arrive at TVA approximately 8:00am. The tour will be held from 8:00 to 11:00am and is restricted to 15 participants. Guests will be driven back to the Sheraton Hotel and can expect to arrive by 11:30am.

Tour Date: Tuesday, June 17, 8:00-11:00am
Attendees: 15
Location: TVA Allen Fossil Plant, 2480 Hennington Ave, Memphis, TN 38109
Transportation: Van pickup at Sheraton at 7:40am
Registration: FULL
Meals: None
More Info: Ashley McDonald

Thank you to sponsor EPRI for providing the transportation for the tour.

FEDEX HANGAR TOUR

Memphis, TN

FedEx has grown tremendously since its first night of operations in 1973. Now FedEx serves more than 220 countries and territories and provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and business services, offering integrated business solutions utilizing its flexible, efficient, and intelligent global network.

The tour, including travel time, will be approximately 2 hours. A complimentary van will depart from the Sheraton Hotel at 7:45am and will arrive at the FedEx facility at 8:15am. The tour will be held from 8:30 to 10:00am and is restricted to 30 participants. Guests will be driven back to the Sheraton Hotel and can expect to arrive by approximately 10:30am. Special note, each attendee needs to wear long pants, closed toe shoes.

Tour Date: Wednesday, June 18th
Attendees: 30
Location: 3050 Winchester Rd., Memphis TN, 38112
Transportation: Van
Registration: Visit this link. As the numbers for this visit are restricted to 30, FedEx may pre-screen participants.

Meals: None
More Info: Scott Rollen: mobile 901-930-7491