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Look up for hazards during harvest

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After working in a field on a neighbor’s farm, Jim Flach parked his equipment and stepped out of the vehicle. Sadly, Jim did not realize his equipment was touching an […]

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2015 E&O Conference

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TECA and the Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives jointly hosted the 2015 Engineering, Operations, and District Managers Conference at the Music Road Hotel and Resort in Pigeon Forge on Thursday […]

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2015 E&O Conference

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TECA and the Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives jointly hosted the 2015 Engineering, Operations, and District Managers Conference at the Music Road Hotel and Resort in Pigeon Forge on Thursday […]

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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 2015 4-H Electric Camp. […]

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The Evolution of Safe Electricity

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Working on electric lines has always been serious business, but in the early years of the 20th century, it could be downright scary. A lack of standards and safety protocols […]

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Lineman Appreciation Day

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NASHVILLE – The electric cooperatives of Tennessee are recognizing Monday, April 13, as National Lineman Appreciation Day to honor the hardworking men and women who keep the power on and […]

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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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MLEC brings wireless internet to Hickman County

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(October 20, 2014) —MyMLEC Now, a free wireless hotspot offering by Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative, came to life Thursday, Oct. 16, for Hickman County. The service makes free wi-fi available […]

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Co-ops light our lives — and the midway

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By David Callis, executive vice president and general manager of the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association The Tennessee State Fair is a celebration of rural life. Last month, Tennessee’s electric cooperatives […]

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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 […]