Crews Push Forward on Day Eight of Winter Storm Fern Recovery

Fewer than 1,300 members remain without power

(9:00 a.m. February 1, 2026 – Centerville, TN) – Meriwether Lewis crews are entering day eight of restoration efforts with the same urgency and commitment shown since the first outages occurred. Work will continue daily until electric and broadband service is fully restored.

As of this morning, fewer than 1,300 members remain without power across Hickman, Lewis, and Perry counties. Crews are actively repairing main lines as well as lines serving smaller sections of the system with some individual services also being addressed.

MLEC expects to restore power to all members in three to four days. Some areas are still inaccessible due to storm debris, so right-of-way crews are working to clear the paths so lineworkers can safely reach these locations.

The following are some of the areas where crews will be working today:

Hickman County: Dog Creek, Mayberry Hollow, Willow Springs, parts of Cavenders Branch, Capps Ridge, Sulphur Creek, Wright Prong, Blue Buck, Sheboss, Beaver Creek, Highway 48 North, Pinewood Road, Pretty Creek, Old Highway 50 Loop, Bruce McCaleb Road, Willie’s Branch, South Tatum Creek, Captain Spence, and McAdoo. Crews are also working in Blackwell Hollow, where restoration will take additional time due to significant damage. Several individual service locations are also being addressed.

Lewis County: Colonial Road, Marvin Whitehead Road, Wildcat Road, Centerville Highway at Dorning Road, Seiber Ridge near Topsy, Cabin Road, Kro Hollow, Gandy Road, Couch Road, McCord Hollow Road, Till Road, McClearen Hollow Road, Depriest Branch, Edwards Road, Tablerock, and various individual service locations.

Perry County: Sinking Creek, Rockhouse, Lick Creek, White Oak, Mud Spring Hollow, Toad Hollow, Pleasantville, Upper Brush Creek, and Stephenstown. Right-of-way crews are also clearing access to parts of the Old Highway 20 area to allow restoration work to continue. Several individual service locations remain a focus.

Broadband Update

Fewer than 1,400 members remain without broadband service. Hohenwald accounts for the largest number of outages at approximately 450, with Hickman and Perry counties close behind at around 400 each. Mutual aid crews are assisting with fiber repairs, and additional support is arriving as power is restored to more areas.

MLEC appreciates the continued patience and cooperation of its members as crews work through the final stages of restoration following Winter Storm Fern.

We will share a progress update at 9:00 p.m. this evening.