Celina Substation Maintenance To Impact Tri-County Electric Customers
Tri-County Electric members in Clay County could experience a brief power outage Wednesday night due to scheduled maintenance. The planned outage will last about an hour beginning at 8:00 p.m. Customers east of the Cumberland River in Clay County should expect disruptions in service. Those areas include Celina, Burksville Highway, Pea Ridge, Livingston Highway and […]
UC Temperatures Drop To Single Digits After 4-7 Inches Of Snow
Four to seven inches of snow common across the Upper Cumberland Thursday as a strong push of artic air collided with moisture from a southern system. Roads treacherous almost as soon as the snow began falling with more than an inch in just an hour. Thursday night, temperatures will fall to the single digits in […]
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,” […]
Planned Sparta Power Outage Happening Late Saturday
A planned city-wide power outage will occur in Sparta starting at midnight on Saturday. According to Utility Manager Belva Bess, residents will be without power for three to four hours. Crews will perform maintenance during that time.
Generator Interest Increase After Ice Storm Outages
The ice storm two weeks ago has led to more residents looking at home generators. Cove Generators President Dave Boender said they received 170 consultation calls in the week following the ice storm. Boender said generators are more affordable than people think, depending on what you’re backing up. “If you have a gas hot water […]
Cookeville Hotels Filled Up After Power Outages
In a survey of six Cookeville hotels, each one was at capacity for Tuesday night with rooms going fast for Wednesday. With an estimated 11,000 without power in Putnam County, many residents are seeking a place to stay. At this time, hotel staff do not know the extent of each guest’s stay. As a result, […]
Brief Cookeville Power Outage Friday Morning
A brief power outage affected over 1,200 Cookeville residents Friday morning. Electric Department Director Carl Haney said the possible cause was a tree limb. “Basically we lost power to one of our circuits at about 1:30 a.m., then we tested that circuit and then our crews went out and checked it to make sure there […]
Planned Power Outages For Jackson, Putnam and Overton
The Tennessee Valley Authority will disconnect power Saturday night for areas in Jackson and Putnam County to repair damage from storms. Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Company General Manager Jimmy Gregory said 13 poles from Gaineseboro Grade up Highway 56 to their Gainesboro substation will be replaced. All the poles are located on rough terrain. So, […]
