About 15,000 UCEMC Customers Without Power
The Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation is working on restoring power for about 15,000 reported outages. Executive Director Jennifer Brogdon said the worry is that progress over the last two days could be lost with more winter weather on the horizon. “I am concerned, however, that if the pattern continues that we get things fixed, […]
Overton Sheriff Focusing On Welfare Checks, Hard Hit Areas
Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said the county is in a better position today than it was yesterday. Garrett said this is in terms of outages and debris blocking roadways. However, Garrett said there are still parts of the county feeling heavy effects from the weather. “We’ve still got a lot of power lines and […]
Low Temperatures Make Salt Less Effective On Roads
Road crews are battling to keep roadways clear with low temperatures making salt less effective. Van Buren Highway Superintendent Randy Oakes said salt is used to lower the freezing temperature of water on streets, but temperatures dipping into the teens does not stop ice from forming. “It doesn’t work really good,” Oakes said. “When the […]
Cookeville Water Finished Repairs On Three Line Breaks
The Cookeville Water Department has dealt with three water line breaks since Monday due to freezing weather. The three lines are located from Big Lots to Kroger on Jefferson Avenue. Water and Sewer Director Ronnie Kelly said the cast iron lines are not flexible and snap like a glass rod in low temperatures. “The ground […]
Highway 111 Deli Feeding First Responders For Free
The Highway 111 Deli is offering free meals to any first responders in the Upper Cumberland. This comes after a long night of trying to restore power and mitigate weather effects on residents. Co-Manager Candice Threet said the deli saw several first responders this morning and the owner gave her the go ahead to feed […]
Overton Executive Concered For Elder Residents
Overton County is in a state of emergency and trying to get enough generators to open multiple shelters. Four shelters in Livingston have opened at this time, but County Executive Danner said the county needs to get a shelter open in Rickman. Danner said his biggest concern are elder residents, with 2,000 to 3,000 residents […]
Jackson County Sees Widespread Outages, Treacherous Back Roads.
Jackson County is experiencing countywide outages and treacherous conditions on back roads. Mayor Randy Heady said his biggest concern are the residents without power or back up heat. Heady said he fears the Dodson Branch community could be without power the longest. Heady said UCEMC is reporting 1,300 residents without power in the county. “A […]
Putnam Mayor Asks Residents To Prepare For Extended Outages
UCEMC is reporting that approxitmately 11,000 customers are without power in Putnam County. Mayor Randy Porter said it is a long list of areas affected by outages. Porter said the county was not able to get a time frame of the areas affected and said residents should be prepared for extended outages due to tree […]
Brotherton, Buck Mountain Water Restored
Water is back on for the Brotherton and Buck Mountain areas after power is back online at the pumping station. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said generators have been installed at the Algood pumping station. Porter said the hope is that if everything works correctly, water flow will continue.
Most Secondary Roads Remain Treacherous Across UC
Majority of the state roads in the Upper Cumberland are clear with some slick spots, but some primary roads and most secondary roads remain treacherous. According to Overton County Dispatch, the only road way clear in the county is Highway 111 going into Livingston. Electric and road crews have been working all night to restore […]
