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Crews focus on main line repairs as just under 13,000 remain without power (4:00 p.m. January 27, 2026 – Centerville, TN) – Today brought slow progress and setbacks due to continued falling trees for Meriwether Lewis crews. Damage from the ice storm remains significant, and recovery is expected to take at least a couple of […]
Read More >>Crews focus on main line repairs as 13,000 outages still remain (9 a.m. Update January 27, 2026 – Centerville, TN) – Meriwether Lewis crews are continuing restoration efforts today across the five-county service area as damage from Ice Storm Fern remains widespread. As of this morning, 13,000 are still without power, though that number may […]
Read More >>14,000 members remain without power Meriwether Lewis crews continued restoration efforts today across the service area as ice-related damage remains widespread and unpredictable. Throughout the day, power was restored in multiple locations only to be lost again as additional trees and limbs fell. As of this update, an estimated 14,000 members are currently without power. Most outages remain […]
Read More >>Mutual aid crews assisting as hazardous conditions limit access (9:00 a.m. January 26, 2026 – Centerville, TN) – Meriwether Lewis crews returned to work early this morning to continue restoration efforts across the cooperative’s five-county service area. As of this update, approximately 14,500 members remain without power. Members should anticipate extended outages and plan accordingly. Due to fallen trees and treacherous road conditions, […]
Read More >>MLEC offices will close on Monday to focus on restoration (4:00 p.m. January 25, 2026 – Centerville, TN) – Meriwether Lewis crews continue to respond to widespread outages caused by Winter Storm Fern with approximately 18,500 members without power. To fully commit resources to restoration efforts, all MLEC offices will be closed on Monday, January 26. While walk-in services will not be available, district […]
Read More >>Restoration underway as crews work through dangerous conditions (January 25, 2026 – Centerville, TN) – Winter storm Fern is impacting the Meriwether Lewis service area, causing widespread power outages and damage to electrical infrastructure. As ice continues to build on trees and power lines, approximately 13,500 members are currently without power, but that number is […]
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MLEC shares ways to better prepare for cold wave (January 21, 2026 – Centerville, TN) – With freezing temperatures here, 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 home […]
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A winter safety message from Meriwether Lewis (January 13, 2026 – Centerville, TN) – With winter here in full force, there is nothing better than a warm home. Many homeowners turn to portable space heaters to gain an extra level of coziness, but the devices can lead to fire hazards if used incorrectly. MLEC is […]
Read More >>TVA transitions to seasonal rates (December 9, 2025 – 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 […]
Read More >>MLEC supports community through donations and volunteer efforts (December 2, 2025 – Centerville, TN) – Employees of Meriwether Lewis joined cooperatives across the state in giving back to their communities during the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Day of Service on October 16. This year, MLEC employees volunteered their time and donated goods across all five counties […]
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