KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority is increasing releases at their mainstem dams in order to prepare for potentially heavy rainfall this week, according to a tweet.
TVA said they expect lake levels along the Tennessee River to decrease, but they will remain within normal operating range.
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Take a look at the weather forecast on the WBIR Weather page for the latest on the coming rain.