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Holston EC names Sandlin

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Rogersville, TN – Holston Electric Cooperative announces the hiring of James B. “Jimmy” Sandlin P.E. as the new general manager for Holston Electric Cooperative. Sandlin will assume his responsibilities at […]

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Energy Education

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by David Callis Executive Vice President and General Manager “Education is learning what you didn’t even know you didn’t know.” This quote from historian Daniel Boorstin sums up a challenge […]

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TECA Annual Meeting

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      Later this week, a marching band from Tipton County will appear in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This event might be overlooked in a larger town… but […]

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‘Tis the season

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‘Tis the season for family, fellowship and lots of cooking. By Katie Kothman-Haby, CCC No matter what or how you celebrate, energy use tends to increase over the holiday season. […]

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Who is your power company?

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Each year, I go a number of electric cooperative annual meetings across the state. It’s always so nice to attend these gatherings and be reminded of just how important each […]

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Celebration of Rural Life

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by David Callis, executive vice president and general manager The Tennessee State Fair is a celebration of rural life. Recently we had the opportunity to help flip the switch and […]

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Are you grounded? GFCI outlets can help!

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Did you know there are different types of electrical outlets? Each are designed for different purposes; however, there is one specific type that stands high above the rest—the ground-fault circuit […]

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Prevailing winds

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By David Callis, executive vice-president, Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association Despite a few high-profile scandals, I like to believe that most corporations abide by the law. Some do so because it’s […]

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My next coffee stop

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By Mike Knotts, director of government affairs, Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association One of the things I love about working for electric cooperatives is the opportunity I get to travel around […]

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Take Action Tennessee

  America’s clean energy future must include low rates and reliable power. The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new regulations on power plants. These regulations will increase the cost of […]

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Grain bins: harvesting safely

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As rewarding as it may be, farming is an extremely difficult job—and it ranks among the top 10 most dangerous professions in the United States. For Tennessee’s electric cooperatives, safety […]

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Co-ops place near top at TVPPA rodeo

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The Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo is a two-day competitive event started in 1998 by and for the employees of Tennessee Valley Authority power distributors. The Rodeo, which includes competitive events […]

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Powerful lessons at 4H Electric Camp

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Three hundred rising seventh and eight graders from across the state of Tennessee are exploring the world of energy, electricity and the basic sciences at the 2014 4-H Electric Camp.  […]

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National Lineman Appreciation Day

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NASHVILLE – The electric cooperatives of Tennessee are recognizing Friday, April 18, 2014, as National Lineman Appreciation Day to honor the hardworking men and women who keep the power on […]

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Why animals and power don’t mix

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What do birds, squirrels, and power outages have in common? Animals trigger 11 percent of power outages across the nation. To ensure safe, reliable power delivery (and healthy wildlife), electric […]

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Stay safe in extreme cold

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A blast of extremely cold weather is set to cover Tennessee in the next few days. To stay safe during this winter storm, the Red Cross urges people to follow […]