Storm Restoration Update

MLEC crews continue to work in Hickman County

(March 5, 2025 – Centerville, TN) – Restoration efforts are nearing completion across the Meriwether Lewis service area after high wind gusts and heavy rain caused fallen trees and downed power lines. Thanks to the work of MLEC lineworker crews, fewer than 100 members are still impacted system-wide. While most counties have returned to normal operations, Hickman County remains a primary focus as restoration efforts continue throughout the day.

Some areas in Hickman County still affected include:

• Stud Welding
• East Haley’s Creek
• Wolf Creek
• Buck Litton Road

“We understand how difficult it is to be without power, especially overnight, and we truly appreciate our members’ patience,” MLEC President and CEO Keith Carnahan said. “The storm left challenging conditions such as fallen trees and rough terrain, which made restoration efforts more complex. Our crews are working as quickly and safely as possible and additional lineworkers are assisting to get power restored.”

In addition to power restoration in Hickman County, teams are also assessing fiber service damage. Approximately 250 subscribers are impacted mainly in the Pinewood area and Buck Litton Road. Updates will be provided as soon as more information is available.

To report a power outage during regular business hours, please contact your local office.

For outage reporting after-hours, weekends and holidays, please call 1-888-879-6038.

If you are an MLConnect subscriber and power has returned but Internet has not, unplug the router from the power source for a few minutes instead of using the reset button. If this does not restore service, submit a ticket online at www.mlec.com/mlconnect/. Or, call your local MLEC office; then press OPTION 3, then OPTION 2. Once power lines are back in service, broadband crews will begin repairing fiber.                                                                                                 ####