4,700 Remain Without Power following Winter Storm Fern

Crews conclude day five making progress in Hickman, Lewis and Perry

(9:00 p.m. January 29, 2026 – Centerville, TN) – After another long day of restoration efforts by Meriwether Lewis crews, less than 5,000 outages remain across the service area. This includes 1,900 in Perry County, 1,500 in Lewis County and 1,300 in Hickman County.

We are getting closer, but the job is not done, and crews will continue working hard until every member has power restored. Steady progress is being made. Widespread tree damage remains across the system, and restoration continues to require careful, step-by-step repairs to main lines before crews can move into smaller areas.

“No one here is standing still,” said President and CEO Keith Carnahan. “Our crews are working dawn to dark in dangerous conditions every day. Each repair brings us one step closer, and crews will be back at it early again tomorrow to keep that momentum going.”

This remains a true community effort. Our crews, mutual aid partners, local emergency responders, county and city governments, churches, and volunteers are working together to support our members and keep communities safe.

Thank you for your continued patience and support as restoration efforts continue. We will touch base again with our membership at 9:00 a.m. Friday.

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