August 2008

TVA Office of Inspector General opens investigation on whether favoritism played role in granting land swaps through its Maintain and Gain Program.

May 2009

OIG report confirms Shuler and staff did not have improper contact with TVA personnel over Blackberry Ridge application to M&G Program but did contribute to appearance of preferential treatment.

June 2009

House ethics committee asks OIG for reports on Shuler’s participation in M&G Program for inquiry.

August 2009

TVA employee admits Blackberry Ridge application is on hold pending a House ethics committee inquiry.

September 2009

Knoxville News discloses TVA personnel report that showed Shuler had contacted the TVA regarding Blackberry Ridge application, and that an employee had lied about the contact.

October 2009

Washington Post obtains leaked document confirming House ethics investigation into Shuler’s dealings with TVA on behalf of Blackberry Ridge.

November 2009

House ethics committee sends letter to Shuler clearing him of wrongdoing.