Power Outages Reported Thursday Morning After Storms
Watch out for limbs in roadways this morning across the Upper Cumberland after Wednesday night’s strong winds. Winds gusted to 48mph at one point Wednesday evening in Crossville, according to the National Weather Service. Gusts around 40mph were common through the afternoon and evening. Warren County Emergency Management reported a tree down on a house […]
Ice Causing Weight Issues On Power Lines Biggest Issue With Winter Weather
Winter weather Sunday night brought numerous power outages to homes across the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Electric Department Director Carl Haney said that most of the outages are caused by thick heavy snow or ice freezing the lines. “It adheres to the lines and such when it freezes there it causes a lot of weight issues,” […]
Three Cookeville Departments Looking To Replace Several Vehicles
Cookeville’s Electric, Gas and Water Quality Control Departments are set to purchase 10 new vehicles to replace old ones in their fleet. Water and Sewer Department Director Ronnie Kelly said they try to cycle through their vehicles to ensure maximum use. “We’ve done some analysis on warranties, how long the vehicles last before they have […]
Cookeville Electric and TVA Will Provide Free Home Energy Evaluations
Cookeville Electric is partnering with the Tennessee Valley Authority to provide free home energy evaluations across the region. Karen Brown with Cookeville Energy Services said the goal of the service is to help people save money where they can on their energy bill. “A utility bill is a huge part of our budget,” Brown said. […]
Electric Providers Urge Residents To Call Before Tree Trimming
In the wake of February’s ice storm, many have asked who is responsible for trees in the right of way? Cookeville Right of Way Superintendent Jeff Fitzpatrick said the city is responsible for its 572 miles of overhead lines. However, Fitzpatrick said if any resident is still wondering who needs to do the trimming they […]
Cookeville Electric Readdressing Areas Damaged
Cookeville Electric began its work readdressing damaged areas in the aftermath of last week’s weather. Director Carl Haney said limbs and poles leaning into power lines and damaged lighting will be targeted. Haney said that Cookeville Public Works is assisting in the cleanup. “We just get it out and the Public Works will send their […]
Cookeville Electric Works To Restore Power In Park Village
Cookeville Electric and contracted cutting crews worked to restore power in the Park Village subdivision Thursday. Director Carl Haney said two crews went into the subdivision off 10th street Thursday. Haney said that going into Thursday, outages were able to be cut from over 100 down to roughly 30, despite Wednesday night’s weather. “It slowed […]
Power Restored To About 4,000 UCEMC Putnam Customers
In the past 12 hours, the Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation has restored about 4,000 outages in Putnam County. According to Mayor Randy Porter, about 6,500 customers are still without electricity. The Cookeville Electric Department has less than 300 without power. Gainesboro Grade, Fisk Road and Quinland Lake Road will need the most work to […]
Cookeville Electric Restoring Power As Rain Continues
Cookeville Electric has restored most of its circuits across town with less than 2,000 customers without power at 5pm. Electric Department Director Carl Haney said crews are now working on working on getting some subdivisions back online as well as isolated outages. Crews will be on standby for more issues as the precipitation continues Monday […]
Power Outages Ramping Up With Increased Precip
Upper Cumberland Electric reports Jackson County outages growing over the last hour. Across Gainesboro, outages are being reported on Bethel Palk, Lester Fox, Shepardsville, East Hill Rd, Mal Allen, Gilmer Montgomery, Flatt Dyer, Landmark, Roaring River, Brady Ln & Morrison Creek. Upper Cumberland Electric reports more than 4,000 Putnam County customers without power due to […]
