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Preventative maintenance required at Erin substation (November 6, 2025 – Erin, TN) – Meriwether Lewis has scheduled a planned power outage for the Erin Substation beginning Saturday, November 15, at 11:59 p.m. The outage will last until approximately 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 16. Crews will perform preventative maintenance and make necessary equipment repairs to […]
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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 […]
Read More >>Contracted crews treating vegetation beginning October 27 (October 23, 2025 – Centerville, TN) – Meriwether Lewis contracted crews will begin applying a tree growth regulator in select areas starting October 27 to help maintain reliable, efficient power for members. The effort will impact approximately 150 members along Primm Springs Road, Highway 230, Centerville city limits, […]
Read More >>All service issues from Bucksnort explosion are resolved (October 10, 2025 – Centerville, TN) – Meriwether Lewis has restored power and broadband service related to this morning’s Bucksnort explosion. However, service interruptions continue in other areas due to a vehicle accident. Approximately 1,750 members in the Nunnelly, Hidden Valley, Sugar Creek, Dodd Hollow and Taylor’s […]
Read More >>October brings National Cooperative Month Celebration (September 30, 2025) — October is National Cooperative Month, and as part of the nationwide observance, Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative will celebrate its cooperative principles and commitment to members by hosting an event in each county. The MLEC 86th Annual Meeting will be in Hickman County along with a […]
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Some 400 subscribers in McEwen/Houston Co. will be impacted (Publish Date: September 15, 2025 – McEwen, TN) – On September 22, a planned broadband outage will begin at 8:00 a.m. that will impact some 300 subscribers in the McEwen area north to Houston County. MLConnect crews will be relocating broadband infrastructure to support new residential […]
Read More >>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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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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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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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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