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Equipment repairs needed after damage from local wildlife If your MLConnect internet service has been going in and out, or is out completely, you can look to local wildlife as the culprit. It turns out that squirrels have mistaken fiber for a snack and damaged equipment in your area (Vernon Bridge to McEwen, Bucksnort, and […]
One Hour Needed to Switch Over Equipment (June 15, 2026 – Centerville, TN) – New equipment was successfully installed at the Hilltop Substation in Hickman County over the weekend to improve long-term reliability. To complete the upgrades and substation fire repairs, Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative needs to briefly turn off power at the substation (less […]
Board Directors putting co-op principles into action (June 4, 2026 – Linden, TN) – Meriwether Lewis followed the cooperative principle, concern for community, by contributing $500 to the Perry County Veteran’s Association. MLEC Perry County Board Member Tommy Graham (left) presented the funds to association representative Dale Long (right). ###
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 […]
Cooperative leaders meet with lawmakers to discuss energy issues (May 8, 2026 – Centerville, TN) – Meriwether Lewis President and CEO Keith Carnahan joined electric cooperative leaders from across Tennessee at NRECA’s Legislative Conference and Day on the Hill in Washington, D.C. held April 26-29. Congressman Matt Van Epps (left) discussing energy issues with (from […]
A spring safety message from Meriwether Lewis (April 27, 2026 – Centerville, TN) – As warmer weather arrives, many homeowners are heading outside to tackle spring and summer projects. Whether you’re planting trees, installing a fence or starting a new landscaping project, Meriwether Lewis reminds members to take one important step before breaking ground: call […]
Contracted crews improving reliability with trimming and spraying (April 20, 2026 – Centerville, TN) – Meriwether Lewis’ annual vegetation management plan is underway for 2026 to support reliable service, public safety, and care for the environment across its five-county service area. Crews are already working in Hickman County and will continue for most of 2026. […]
MLEC works on final outages to finish storm repairs (9 p.m. April 17, 2026 – Centerville, TN) – Great progress today! Power outages in the five-county MLEC service area have dropped from 5,000 last night to fewer than 20 this evening. Remaining outages are primarily residences where homeowner repairs are needed before reconnection can take […]
Meriwether Lewis continues storm repairs in Houston County (4 p.m. April 17, 2026 – Centerville, TN) – Less than 100 Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative members remain without power in Houston County following yesterday’s fast-moving thunderstorms. With the goal of restoring power to everyone by Saturday afternoon, we have a large presence of lineworkers and support […]
High School expanding biology studies with new lab equipment (March 23, 2026 – Centerville, TN) – Hickman County High School teacher Logan Campbell was recognized on March 6 for receiving a $5,000 STEM grant from TVA to purchase lab equipment to study biology and aquaponics. Pictured from left to right: TVA North Region Customer Relations […]