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MLEC Announces Board Candidates

September 10, 2025

Cooperative members file declaration forms for October election (September 8, 2025 – Centerville, TN) — Every October, Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative members gather for district membership meetings to help shape the future of their cooperative. These meetings are where members elect their Board of Directors for a four-year term. The candidates who filed papers by […]

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MLEC Student Poster Contest

August 27, 2025

Creative submissions are welcome until Sept. 23 for grades K-5 (August 27, 2025– Centerville, TN) – Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative invites students in grades K-5 to showcase their creativity in the annual MLEC Poster Contest. This year’s theme is “Meriwether Lewis: Because every moment matters.” Students are encouraged to illustrate how MLEC powers their homes, […]

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MLEC Honors Teacher of the Year

August 7, 2025

Perry County educator recognized for her service (August 6, 2025 – Linden, TN) — Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative celebrated Perry County High School teacher Marlana Nyholt for being selected as the Perry County Teacher of the Year. MLEC District Manager Mike Hickerson (right) and Director of Schools Eric Lomax (left) presented Nyholt with a monetary […]

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MLEC Honors Teacher of the Year

August 7, 2025

Lewis County educator recognized for her service (August 6, 2025 – Hohenwald, TN) — Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative celebrated Lewis County Intermediate School teacher Beth Howard for being selected as the Lewis County Teacher of the Year. MLEC Communications Coordinator Benjamin Armstrong (left) presented Howard (right) with a monetary award and gift from MLEC for […]

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MLEC Honors Teacher of the Year

August 7, 2025

Humphreys County educator recognized for her service (August 6, 2025 – Waverly, TN) — Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative celebrated McEwen High School teacher Tanya Tidwell for being selected as the Humphreys County Teacher of the Year. MLEC District Manager Junior Breeden (right) presented Tidwell (left) a monetary award and gift from MLEC for her accomplishment. […]

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MLEC Honors Teacher of the Year

August 7, 2025

Houston County educators recognized for their service Pictured from left to right: MLEC District Manager Jeff Rye, Erin Elementary School’s David Brown, Tennessee Ridge Elementary School’s Emily Moore, Houston County Middle School’s Cameron Chadwick, Houston County High School’s Ronnie Kinkennon and MLEC Member Service Representative Gina Bush. (August 7, 2025 – Erin, TN) — Meriwether […]

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MLEC Honors Teacher of the Year

August 7, 2025

Hickman County educator recognized for service (August 6, 2025 – Centerville, TN) — Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative celebrated Hickman County Middle School teacher Christie Carter for being selected as the Hickman County Teacher of the Year. MLEC District Manager Matt Chessor (left) and Director of Schools John Mullins (right) presented Carter with a monetary award […]

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MLEC Improving Reliability for Members

August 5, 2025

Trimming set to begin in Hickman County (August 5, 2025 – Centerville, TN) – Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative will begin right-of -way trimming in Hickman County on August 11 as a part of its ongoing commitment to system reliability. Two dedicated crews will be working across Hickman County. The first crew will start on Highway […]

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Applications Open for $1000 Classroom Grants

July 31, 2025

MLEC shares August 29 Deadline (August 1, 2025) — Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative is now accepting applications for its annual Adopt-A-School Grant program. Local educators have until August 29, 2025, to apply for a chance to receive a $1,000 classroom grant available in each MLEC-served county. Open to kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers and principals, the […]

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MLEC Makes Donations to Local Emergency Crews

July 31, 2025

Hickman County Rescue Squad and Centerville VFD each receive $1500 Pictured above from left to right: Centerville Volunteer Firefighters Jonathan Dysinger, Ethan Shadowens, Matthew Wright, Ian Hammon, MLEC Board Director Johnnie Ruth Elrod, Board Director Wayne Qualls, Fire Chief Al Baltz, Board Director Zack Hutchens, Kyle Labore, Fire Captain Gregg Johnston, Greg Mobley, and Marvin […]

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