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Lineworkers travel to Georgia to continue Hurricane Helene Restoration (October 11, 2024 – Centerville, TN) – A crew of five Meriwether Lewis Lineworkers traveled to Wrens, Georgia on October 10 to join Jefferson Energy Cooperative as recovery efforts continue following Hurricane Helene. Pictured from left to right: Humphreys County Journey Lineworker Blake Tarpy, Perry County […]

MLEC Hosts 85th Annual Meeting and Humphreys County District Meeting (October 7, 2024 – Waverly, TN) – Meriwether Lewis held its 85th Annual Meeting and Humphreys County District Meeting on October 3 where members heard from board members, viewed MLEC’s annual report and received door prizes. Humphreys County Board Director Andy Porch, whose seat was […]

Members get a first look at MLEC’s new brand during annual meeting (October 4, 2024 – Waverly, TN) – Meriwether Lewis President and CEO Keith Carnahan shared MLEC’s new brand with members during the Humphreys County district meeting and 85th annual meeting on October 3 at Waverly Central High School. Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative and […]

Seven Linemen provide mutual aid to South Carolina and Tennessee (October 1, 2024– Centerville, TN) — Two crews of MLEC lineworkers have volunteered to join the power restoration efforts in South Carolina and Tennessee after Hurricane Helene left thousands without power. A five-man crew (pictured below) joined Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative which had more than […]

MLEC Hosting Local Membership Events This October (September 24, 2024) — October is National Cooperative Month, and as a part of the nationwide observance, Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative will celebrate its members and the communities it serves by hosting an event in each county. The MLEC Humphreys County District Meeting and 85th Annual Meeting are […]

Power and Broadband teams ready to serve in case of outages (September 12, 2024 – Centerville, TN) As remnants of Hurricane Francine approach the Meriwether Lewis service area, our crews are on standby and ready to jump to action in the event of major outages. Our power and broadband teams have supplies ready, trucks fueled, […]

Waverly Central High School – October 3 (September 6, 2024– Waverly, TN) — Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s 85th Annual Meeting and the 2024 Humphreys County District Membership Meeting are set for October 3, at Waverly Central High School.  Registration begins at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. Incumbent Andy Porch is the […]

US Representative Meets Hickman County Office and Tours MLConnect Service (August 30, 2024) — MLEC President and CEO Keith Carnahan discussed the importance of broadband with Congressman Mark Green who toured MLEC’s Hickman County office and learned more about MLConnect’s broadband service on August 30. Also, present were Congressman Green Senior Advisor Steve Allbrooks, State […]

MLEC shares August 30 Deadline (August 6, 2024) — Applications are due August 30, 2024, for Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s Adopt-A-School Grant.  Teachers can apply for one of three $1000 grants in their county to help meet classroom needs or supplement a special project. Kindergarten through twelfth grade teachers or principals should submit an application […]

MLEC begins project to upgrade meters in Perry County (August 5, 2024) — In ongoing efforts to serve its members more efficiently and reliably, Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative is upgrading meters across its service area. Work in Perry County is expected to begin in mid-August and finish by the end of the year, which also […]