Thirty-one projects completed during Tennessee Electric Co-op Day of Service

NASHVILLE –Electric co-op employees from across the state got their hands dirty and brows sweaty today during the eighth Tennessee Electric Co-op Day of Service event. Thirty-one separate community service projects were completed with 630 electric co-op employees volunteering approximately 1,300 hours to their communities.

“We are incredibly grateful to all the volunteers who dedicated their time and effort to make this year’s Tennessee Electric Co-op Day of Service a success,” said Trent Scott, vice president of communications for the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association and coordinator of the Day of Service event. “Your commitment to serving our communities exemplifies the spirit of cooperation and community support that electric co-ops stand for.”

This year’s projects included food and clothing drives, building a playground and cleaning up storm damage.

“Electric cooperatives have a unique relationship with the communities they serve. Unlike other utilities, co-ops are owned by the people they serve, which means we are deeply invested in the well-being and prosperity of our local areas. The people of Tennessee’s electric co-ops are committed to not just providing reliable electricity, but also to enhancing the quality of life for their neighbors. Their passion for making a positive impact is contagious.”

Sponsors of the 2024 Day of Service were TVA, Bass, Berry and Sims, Central Service Association, Ervin Cable Construction, Silicon Ranch, Tennessee 811 and The Tennessee Magazine.

Since its inception, the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Day of Service has made a significant impact across the state. Over the past eight years, the program has completed 210 projects with the help of 4,164 volunteers who have collectively contributed 10,000 hours of service. These efforts have not only improved local communities but also strengthened the bond between electric cooperatives and the people they serve.

Co-ops participating in the 2024 Day of Service and the projects they completed:

• Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation – Built a playground for Judy’s Hope, assisted a local Chamber of Commerce with a decoration project and cleaned up storm damage at Smith County Middle School
• Fayetteville Public Utilities – Assisted with mobile food pantry for Hands of Mercy Outreach
• Forked Deer Electric Cooperative – Hosted supply drive for Carl Perkins Centers in Lauderdale and Dyer counties
• Fort Loudoun Electric Cooperative – Sorted items for Second Harvest Food Bank and completed cleaning projects for Isaiah 117 House
• Gibson Electric Co-ops – Hosted supply drive for Isaiah 117 House
• Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative  – Completed litter pickup project and food drive
• Middle Tennessee Electric – Completed a playground revitalization project, provided lunch for teachers and a community tailgate event at a Cannon County High School football game
• Pickwick Electric Cooperative – Volunteered at Jesus Cares Thrift Store
• Powell Valley Electric Cooperative – Hosted first responder luncheons in Sneedville, Jonesville and Tazewell
• Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative – Built beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace
• Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation – Coordinated canned food drive supporting various food pantries throughout service territory
• Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association – Assisted with setup for the NAIA Tennessee Pow Wow
• Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation – Participated in Rock the Block events for Habitat for Humanity in Livingston and Cookeville
• Volunteer Energy Cooperative – Money and supply drive for Birchwood Cares Center and Monterey Headstart, volunteered at Crossville Mission Bible Training Center and Meigs Ministries