Hilltop Substation Repairs Require Outage June 14

First of two planned outages to install new equipment

(May 27, 2026 – Centerville, TN) – Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative members served by the Hilltop Substation in Hickman County will experience a power outage from 12:01 a.m. to approximately 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 14 (6 hours).

Some of the areas affected include the junction of Highway 48 North and Highway 100 in Centerville, Pinewood, Nunnelly, Hidden Valley, Sugar Creek, Bucksnort, Little Lot, the Hilltop Area, Highway 7, Highway 50, Shady Grove, Leatherwood, and Williamsport Pike to name a few. (For a complete look, an outage map is available online and attached).

An outage is necessary to replace equipment damaged during the Hilltop Substation fire last year. A complete repair was delayed due to the availability of the special equipment and materials needed.

This is the first of two planned outages required to complete repairs. A second outage – approximately one hour – will be used to switch power to the new equipment safely. This could occur as early as June 15. Watch for an announcement by Noon on June 14 confirming the date and time.

Members should prepare by following any established plans for special medical needs, charging devices, and keeping freezers and refrigerators closed as much as possible overnight.

“This plan allows our crews to safely complete critical repairs that will improve long-term reliability for our members,” District Manager Matt Chessor said. “We appreciate our members’ patience and understanding as we complete this important work.”

In the event of a weather event, the project will be rescheduled. For updates, visit mlec.com or follow the Meriwether Lewis Facebook page.

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