Five solar-powered gadgets that harness the sun’s power
The sun has an incredible amount of energy — more than we could ever fully harness. Fortunately, there’s an array of solar-powered gadgets and devices available to help you take […]
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Entries by Trent Scott
Don’t let Turkey Day gobble up electricity
Our use of electricity soars on Thanksgiving Day as we draft our oven, stove, refrigerator and even our heating system into overdrive as we spend extra time cooking and invite […]
Safety tips for the most wonderful time of the year
They’re right around the corner! Along with all the fun and family time that the holidays bring, come situations where electrical safety can be a concern. To make sure you […]
Tennessee’s Electric Co-ops Partner with Western Governors University to Offer Scholarships to Rural Tennesseans
Nonprofit, fully online university will provide $50,000 in scholarships through its “Power Your Future” initiative for new students who are electric cooperative members NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 28, 2021) – In […]
SP-Teri to Expand Operations in Humphreys County
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and SP-Teri officials announced today that the company will relocate its headquarters and manufacturing […]
Lodge Manufacturing Company to Expand Marion County Operations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Lodge Manufacturing Company officials today announced the company will invest $56 million to […]
20 Projects Completed During 2021 Tennessee Electric Co-op Day of Service
Nashville, TENN. – Nearly 300 electric co-op employees participated in the fifth annual Tennessee Electric Cooperative Day of Service on Thursday, Oct. 21. Twenty individual service projects were completed across […]
Conserve energy as weather cools
It’s tempting to turn the heat on as soon as the weather starts to cool down in the fall. But holding off for a few weeks until you really need […]
Shoo away vampires this Halloween
Little ghosts, goblins and princesses are a welcome sight on Halloween night. But beware of the vampire lurking inside your home. You could be paying for vampire energy—electricity that leaks […]
Ford to invest $5.6 billion on 3,600-acre megacampus in electric co-op territory
DETROIT – Ford Motor Company announced Monday that it has selected the Memphis Regional Megasite for one of the largest battery and vehicle manufacturing campuses in the U.S. The partnership […]
Vanessa Hickman joins MTE Board of Directors
Murfreesboro, Tenn. – The Nominating Committee of Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) announced today that Vanessa Hickman will serve on the MTE Board of Directors, completing the term of the seat […]
Tennessee co-ops rally to assist with Hurricane Ida restoration
Sixty-three lineworkers from 7 Tennessee electric cooperatives are assisting with Hurricane Ida recovery efforts. The massive hurricane left widespread damage across Louisiana where power restoration is expected to take weeks. […]
Carlton appointed assistant commissioner of rural development
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today the appointment of Brooxie Carlton as assistant commissioner of Community and Rural Development. Carlton, a […]
MTE Reflects on historic year at 2021 Annual Meeting
MURFREESBORO, TN – Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) leadership updated cooperative members on the organization’s health and answered questions directly from its members during its Annual Meeting, held virtually Aug. 28. […]
Amazon to Create 500 New Jobs in Clarksville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Amazon officials announced today that the company will establish a new, state-of-the-art fulfillment […]
Efficient and Safe Farming Technologies
As farming technology advances, farmers are finding new ways to reduce costs, improve efficiency and increase crop yields. The newest trend of technological advancements for farming is precision agriculture, a […]
Working Together to Combat Cyber Attacks
Computer hacking is a top news story these days, and for years electric cooperatives have focused on blocking cyber threats from interfering with the nationwide electric grid of wires and […]
We’re Ready for Storm Season. Are You?
Now that summer is in full swing, like many of you, I welcome more opportunities to be outdoors and enjoy the warmer weather. Summertime brings many of my favorite activities […]
Meriwether Lewis EC awards $6,500 to local schools
Centerville, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority, in partnership with Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative and Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated (a TVA retiree organization), recently awarded grant monies for STEM (science, technology, […]
Gov. Lee signs law protecting Tennesseans from improperly installed electric generation equipment
NASHVILLE – A new law that protects Tennesseans from improperly installed electric generation equipment was signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday, April 20. The law requires owners […]
