People Behind the Power – Meet Brandon Rigsby
Tennessee electric cooperatives power the state. Co-ops provide for 3 million Tennesseans —that’s 72% of the state’s landmass and 41% of the state’s population. That power wouldn’t be possible though […]
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TECA named as one of the largest business advocacy groups in Nashville
The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association is honored to be recognized as one of the largest business advocacy groups in Nashville by the Nashville Business Journal. TECA was ranked No. 9 […]
The power of the cooperative community
Excellent communication, community support and the power of the cooperative community all led 5,000 Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative members to regain power within 12 hours after a substation fire. “This […]
A conference for everyone
23 electric cooperatives attended four separate conferences in three different cities all in one month. Needless to say, April was a busy month for Tennessee’s electric co-ops. The Tennessee Electric […]
Co-op leaders meet with DC lawmakers
Leaders from Tennessee’s electric cooperatives traveled to Washington, D.C., on Monday and Tuesday, April 28 and 29, to meet with lawmakers and discuss issues that matter to electric co-ops and […]
People Behind the Power – Meet Kelly White
Tennessee electric cooperatives power the state. Co-ops provide for 3 million Tennesseans —that’s 72% of the state’s landmass and 41% of the state’s population. That power wouldn’t be possible though […]
A morning of prayer and worship
Leaders from across Tennessee gathered for the 51st annual Tennessee Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, March 13, at Lipscomb University. The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association was a proud attendee and sponsor […]
Young leaders learn more about leadership and Tennessee government during co-op event
NASHVILLE – 46 high school juniors from across the state were in Nashville this week for the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association’s annual Youth Leadership Summit. Attendees spent three days networking […]
People Behind the Power – Meet Mitzie Privitt
Tennessee electric cooperatives power the state. Co-ops provide for three million Tennesseans -that’s 72% of the state’s landmass and 41% of the state’s population. That power wouldn’t be possible though […]
Unveiling the newly designed The Tennessee Magazine
This month marks the first edition of the newly designed The Tennessee Magazine. After more than a decade with the same look, the communications team at the Tennessee Electric Cooperative […]
TECA recommends two members for TVA’s board of directors
The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association is recommending Chris Jones from Middle Tennessee Electric and Anthony Kimbrough from Duck River Electric Membership Corporation as nominees for the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Board […]
Lilly Lankford joins TECA team as finance specialist
The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association is pleased to announce the addition of Lilly Lankford to the finance and administration team as finance specialist. With a rural heritage and experience with […]
Electric co-ops learn and share with legislators during day on the hill
NASHVILLE – More than 100 electric cooperative leaders from across the state braved frigid temperatures and snowfall to gather in Nashville on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 18 and 19, for […]
People Behind the Power – Meet Keith Phillips
Tennessee electric cooperatives power the state. Co-ops provide for three million Tennesseans -that’s 72% of the state’s landmass and 41% of the state’s population. That power wouldn’t be possible though […]
Fiber is here for Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation members
Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation has completed its fiber network buildout across its five-county service area, providing more than 109,000 homes and businesses fiber service access. “At Cumberland Electric, our mission […]
The Tennessee Magazine hosts redesign workshop for section editors
After more than a decade with the same look, The Tennessee Magazine team has chosen to do a redesign of the publication. Almost a year’s worth of thought, planning and […]
Biscuits, Bluegrass and the 114th General Assembly
Hours before the 114th General Assembly began, the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association hosted the inaugural Biscuits & Bluegrass Brunch. On Tuesday, Jan. 14, legislators and their family members along with […]
Co-op Biscuits & Bluegrass Brunch Welcomes General Assembly to Nashville
Tennessee’s electric cooperatives hosted the inaugural Biscuits & Bluegrass brunch this morning to honor and welcome members of the Tennessee General Assembly on the first day of the 114th General […]
Enjoying Wild Game and Focusing on Safety
Camel, alligator meat and safety instruction all came together this year for Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative’s 12thannual Wild Game Safety Luncheon. Each year the co-op hosts the event to celebrate […]
Middle Tennessee Electric Announces New Fast Chargers at Murfreesboro Office
Middle Tennessee Electric has announced the installation of four new fast chargers for electric vehicles at its Murfreesboro office. This marks the second of the three DC fast charger installations […]
