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MLEC crews continue to work in Hickman County (March 5, 2025 – Centerville, TN) – Restoration efforts are nearing completion across the Meriwether Lewis service area after high wind gusts and heavy rain caused fallen trees and downed power lines. Thanks to the work of MLEC lineworker crews, fewer than 100 members are still impacted […]

Tennessee Council of Cooperatives Holds Conference (February 24, 2025 – Centerville, TN) – Colby and Lauren Hamm (left) of Hohenwald were sponsored by Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative to attend the Young Leaders Conference held February 21 and 22 in Franklin. The event is a combined effort of the Tennessee Council of Cooperatives, the Tennessee Farm […]

MLEC shares guidelines for Thursday (February 19, 2025– Centerville, TN) — In anticipation of frigid temperatures and high energy demands, TVA is asking the public to limit electric use starting at 6:00 a.m. Thursday morning. MLEC will also take steps in-house to conserve energy and request members to follow TVA’s guidelines to help maintain a […]

MLEC shares safety tips for the use of space heaters (January 22, 2025 – Centerville, TN) — With frigid temperatures, many people turn to convenient heating sources such as space heaters or stoves to stay warm. However, electric, kerosene and wood-powered heaters can be dangerous if not properly used. Make every moment matter by following […]

MLEC Shares Guidelines for Members (January 21, 2025 – Centerville TN) —Extreme cold temperatures combined with energy demands across the Tennessee Valley Authority service territory have caused TVA to implement public curtailments effective January 21. Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative is taking steps in-house to conserve energy and asks members to follow TVA’s request to conserve […]

MLEC shares ways to prepare for the upcoming cold wave (January 3, 2025 – Centerville, TN) – As freezing temperatures approach, Meriwether Lewis wants to help our members stay warm and safe while managing energy costs. Follow these simple tips to prepare your home for the cold: By implementing these tips, you can keep your […]

MLEC shares TVA seasonal adjustments (December 3, 2024 – Centerville, TN) — Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative members will see changes on their December statements that equal a slight increase in electricity costs. The changes include the Tennessee Valley Authority moving to higher seasonal (winter) pricing and their Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) slightly increasing. As a […]

Parts of Lewis County to be impacted by work (October 18, 2024 – Hohenwald, TN) – A planned power outage is set for portions of Lewis County on November 6. It will begin at 11 p.m., and the system will return to normal by 1 a.m. Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative will use this time to […]

Lewis County employees celebrate members with a free lunch and giveaways (October 22, 2024 – Hohenwald, TN) – Some 250 Meriwether Lewis members participated in Membership Appreciation Day at the MLEC Lewis County office on October 16. Local employees prepared hot dog lunches while introducing the electric cooperative’s new brand to members. Each attendee registered […]

Perry County employees celebrate members with a free lunch and giveaways (October 22, 2024 – Linden, TN) – Some 200 Meriwether Lewis members participated in Membership Appreciation Day at the MLEC Perry County office on October 15. Local employees prepared hot dog lunches while introducing the electric cooperative’s new brand to members. Each attendee registered […]