Tennessee Valley Authority 8-K

What Happened
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) filed a Form 8-K (Item 5.02) reporting that Rebecca C. Tolene is no longer performing the duties of TVA’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel and will be departing the company, effective January 15, 2026. The report was filed on January 20, 2026 and was signed by Thomas C. Rice, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Report type: Form 8-K, Item 5.02 (departure of certain officers/directors).
• Officer: Rebecca C. Tolene, Executive Vice President and General Counsel.
• Effective date: January 15, 2026.
• Filing date/signature: Filed January 20, 2026; signed by Thomas C. Rice (EVP & CFO).
• The filing does not name a successor or provide reasons for the departure.

Why It Matters
An unexpected departure of a company’s general counsel is a governance and leadership change investors should note. The 8-K shows TVA has lost its top legal officer as of Jan 15, 2026; the filing does not indicate a replacement or any immediate financial impact. Investors may monitor subsequent announcements for a named successor, interim arrangements, or disclosures about legal or regulatory matters that could affect TVA’s operations or risk profile.