Think before you plant, call before you dig
We’ve all been there. You’re at the garden center of your favorite big box store, or perhaps you’re visiting the local plant nursery. Maybe it’s the first really warm day […]
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Entries by Trent Scott
Young leaders learn about government and leadership during co-op event in Nashville
NASHVILLE – More than 45 high school juniors from across the state are in Nashville this week for the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association’s annual Youth Leadership Summit. Delegates to the […]
Co-op leaders gather in Nashville
NASHVILLE – more than 8,000 electric co-op leaders from across the country are gathering in Nashville this week for the annual meeting of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, PowerXchange. […]
Inspect outdoor tools before starting yard work
Can’t wait to get outdoors to start sprucing up your yard for spring? Take a few minutes before you power up your lawn tools to make sure they’re in good […]
Limit number of appliances in single outlet
How many appliances do you have plugged into the power strip in your TV room? Take note: Each of those electronics uses a lot of electricity, so if you power […]
These Boots Were Made for Skating
With the 2022 Winter Olympics underway, some of the world’s most exceptional athletes have taken the stage to compete for the gold. From snowboarding to skiing to figure skating, there […]
Co-ops tell story of rural Tennessee during day on the hill
NASHVILLE – More than 140 electric co-op leaders from across the state were in Nashville on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 15 and 16, for the 2022 Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association […]
Tennessee co-ops restoring power after ice storm
An early February ice storm left thousands of Tennessee electric co-op consumer-members without power Thursday, Feb. 3. The system left upwards of a 1/2 inch of ice in some places, […]
Winter storm – tips to prepare
NASHVILLE – Electric co-ops across west and middle Tennessee today are preparing for a significant winter storm that is expected to impact the Volunteer State overnight and Thursday. “Damage caused […]
February is American Heart Month
As soon as Christmas was over, stores and businesses started decorating with hearts in preparation for Valentine’s Day. But American Heart Month isn’t just about romance. It’s about keeping your […]
Wash Your Washer
Staying home more often than usual means you’re probably using your appliances nonstop. And that means you need to clean them more often. Don’t overlook the appliances that aren’t in […]
Vantage Point Adds Environmental and Cultural Resource Services
MITCHELL, SD (January 11, 2022) – TECA associate member Vantage Point Solutions is pleased to announce the addition of in-house Environmental and Cultural Resource services, further streamlining construction project management […]
Vanderbilt solar farm to be built in Duck River Electric Co-op service area
Vanderbilt University, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Nashville Electric Service (NES), Duck River Electric Membership Corporation (DREMC), and Silicon Ranch Corporation broke ground today on a new solar farm that is […]
MTE’s Chris Jones receives national communications award
Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) President and CEO Chris Jones has received the 2022 J.C. Brown CEO Communication Leadership Award. The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) presented Jones […]
General Assembly app updated for 2022
NASHVILLE – The 112th Tennessee General Assembly app gives Tennesseans interested in government and politics a powerful tool for connecting with lawmakers. Tennessee legislators will return to Nashville on Jan. […]
Keep pets warm, too
Sure, your cat or dog was born with a thick, furry coat to help it stay warm all winter, but if you’re cold, your pet probably is, too. A few […]
Store electric decorations safely
Every year around New Year’s Day, you carefully zip your artificial Christmas tree into a waterproof bag. You lovingly place your precious ornaments into padded boxes. You neatly fold your […]
Stay warm on the coldest days
January and February typically are the coldest months of the year. That doesn’t mean you have to be cold for two months, especially inside your own home. Dressing in layers, […]
How you can help tornado victims
On the evening on Friday, Dec. 10, a series of violent tornadoes ripped through Tennessee and Kentucky. Hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed, and 77 lost their lives. In […]
Tornado recovery efforts continue
“It hit home,” said Jason Mills, line foreman for Gibson Electric Membership Corporation’s Tiptonville office, of the tornado that damaged parts of Lake and Obion counties on Friday, Dec. 10. […]
