Meriwether Lewis Inspecting Poles

Work begins in Hickman County November 5 to Ensure Power Stability

(November 3, 2025 – Centerville, TN) – Starting November 5, Meriwether Lewis contractors will inspect power poles in Hickman County to identify any issues. Areas receiving power from the substation in Shipps Bend will be evaluated. This includes the Town of Centerville, Highway 100 East to Liberty Pharmacy and Highway 100 West to the intersection of Highway 48, as well as Highway 50 East to Edgewood and Highway 50 West. Aetna, Brushy, Coble, Swan and adjacent areas are also set for evaluation. A map of the complete area is available on www.mlec.com.

“By addressing weakened or broken poles before an outage occurs, Meriwether Lewis can ensure reliable power and manage costs,” MLEC Engineering Manager Brent Warf said. “This routine inspection does not interrupt service and allows MLEC to better serve members.”

The company, Power Pole Maintenance Company (PPMC), will conduct the work until the end of January. Workers will be in marked vehicles with an “MLEC contractor” logo, carry identification cards and wear yellow vests with the PPMC logo. Pole evaluations typically take a few minutes with occasional photography and documentation. The home or business owner does not need to be present, as all work is conducted outside.

“We want to inform members of this project since contracted workers may be on their property to evaluate a power pole,” MLEC President and CEO Keith Carnahan said. “We understand if you have concerns, but MLEC only chooses trusted contractors to safely complete the work.”

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