Tips to prepare for winter storms
Tennessee’s electric co-ops work very hard to build strong and resilient power distribution systems, but winter storms can cause widespread damage for even the most prepared utilities. These tips from […]
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Entries by Trent Scott
Vannoy joins TECA staff
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association, a trade association representing the state’s 23 electric cooperatives, announced recently that Shelby Vannoy is joining the association as political affairs coordinator. Vannoy […]
TECA 2018 Annual Meeting concludes in Nashville
State’s electric cooperatives gather in Nashville to explore the opportunities facing co-ops NASHVILLE – “Power and Opportunity” was the theme of the 77th annual meeting of the Tennessee Electric Cooperative […]
Day of Service has impact
NASHVILLE – More than 400 electric co-op employees participated in the 2018 Tennessee Electric Cooperative Day of Service on Thursday, Oct. 18. Twenty-five individual service projects were completed across the […]
UPDATED – Tennessee co-op volunteers assist with Hurricane Michael Recovery
NASHVILLE – More than 180 volunteer lineworkers from 20 electric co-ops across Tennessee are heading to Georgia, Florida and North Carolina to assist with Hurricane Michael recovery efforts. This is […]
Close to home but far from ordinary
Evolving technology is changing how energy is generated and distributed through the electric grid to homes and businesses. These changes have brought new challenges and opportunities to electric co-ops working […]
TECA submits e-connectivity comments to RUS
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association submitted feedback regarding the Rural Utilities Service’s e-Connectivity Pilot Program during a comment period provided by the RUS. The e-Connectivity Pilot Program was […]
UPDATED – Tennessee co-ops rally volunteers to assist with hurricane recovery
NASHVILLE – More than 140 lineworkers from 15 Tennessee electric cooperatives will soon be heading to North Carolina to assist with Hurricane Florence recovery efforts. The massive hurricane is expected to […]
Three Tennessee electric co-ops awarded CAF funding
NASHVILLE – Three Tennessee electric co-ops will receive almost $3 million to help expand broadband availability. Gibson Electric Membership Corporation, Holston Electric Cooperative and Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative each submitted […]
Electric co-ops urge farmers to take time to reap safe harvest
NASHVILLE – It is an exciting and exhausting time, the culmination of a season of hard work. However, the rush to harvest can also yield tragic outcomes. Each year, dozens […]
Co-ops light the midway at state fair
NASHVILLE – Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative lineman Nick Gipson flipped a ceremonial switch to light the midway at the 2018 Tennessee State Fair on Friday, Sept. 7, in Nashville. Attendees […]
October 2018 Commkit
The following resources are available for use in October. Leadership column – Co-op Month Magazine article – Co-ops Vote Energy Vampires media release/article – Customize for magazine, post to website […]
Two Tennessee co-ops announce broadband projects
Today two Tennessee co-ops announced projects to expand broadband. Just over 79 years ago, from the Centerville Courthouse steps in Hickman County, Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s first leaders announced its […]
Child Safety on the Farm
Thousands of children are injured and hundreds are killed every year by hazards found on the farm. Some of these children are working on the farm while others wander into […]
Farm First Aid Kit
Even when you take precautions, a farm can be a dangerous place. Equipment, livestock and other dangers pose risks for families and employees that are not found in other environments. […]
DREMC lineman killed in accident
SHELBYVILLE – Dean Batey, senior lineman for Duck River Electric Membership Corporation, died from injuries sustained in a fall as he tried to escape a bucket truck fire on Monday […]
Co-ops excel during Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo
NASHVILLE – Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation hosted the 21st Annual Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo on Friday and Saturday, June 29-30. The two-day competition recognizes and rewards excellence in safety, […]
