Beth Harwell Sworn In As TVA Board Member Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Beth Harwell, of Nashville, on Tuesday officially assumed her role as a member of the Tennessee Valley Authority board of directors after taking the oath of office in a ceremony in Nashville. Her term will expire on May 18, 2024. Dr. Harwell was nominated by President Donald Trump on Jan. 28, 2020, and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Dec. 19. She was sworn into office by Chief District Judge Waverley D. Crenshaw, Jr. of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. “Serving in the Tennessee legislature for nearly 30 years, I saw first-hand the impact TVA’s work has on the lives of residents,” said Dr. Harwell. “I look forward to being part of the TVA team in their ongoing mission of service.”