Power and Broadband Restoration Underway
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 staff on the ground. While not a complete list, some locations still without power include:
- Hurricane Creek area in Stewart
- Main Street and others, Tennessee Ridge
- City of Erin, along Arlington Street and Fire Tower Road
- Barber Highway in Cumberland City
- Rye Loop Road in Erin
MLConnect crews are also making progress toward restoring broadband service to the 100 remaining affected subscribers.
Hickman, Humphreys, Lewis and Perry counties have returned to normal operations.
To report a power outage, please continue to call your local district office or the after-hours number 1-888-879-6038. To report a broadband outage, call your local MLEC office or create a direct-line ticket online at https://mlec.com/mlconnect/contact-us/.
We appreciate your patience and will continue to provide updates as restoration progresses.
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MLEC is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric utility that serves more than 34,500 meters in Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lewis and Perry counties. We are your source for power and broadband and help build brighter futures for the communities we serve. Learn more at www.mlec.com/about-mlec.