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 […]
Power Outages Likely Approaching 20K Across UC
Power issues remain across the Upper Cumberland after Monday’s freezing rain with crews back at it as sunrise approaches. More than 13,000 Upper Cumberland Electric customers are without power as of Tuesday morning. Crews are dealing with downed lines and poles as well as falling trees. Putnam County Emergency Management reports the outages could take […]
Cookeville UCEMC Office Opening Lobby January 11
The UCEMC’s Cookeville District office announced today it is scheduled to reopen its lobby to the public January 11. The March tornado caused significant damage to the building, requiring extensive renovations. When the lobby reopens, social distancing will be strictly enforced and masks will be recommended to protect employee safety. The drive-thru portion of the […]
Cookeville UCEMC Closes Lobby To Move From Temporary Location
The Cookeville District UCEMC will close its lobby today at noon to start the move back to its office that was damaged in the March Tornado. Customers can still use the drive-thru at the temporary office today from noon until 4:30 PM. Drive-thru services will resume at the renovated office tomorrow and will be open […]
UCEMC Cookeville Location To Reopen This December
Cookeville’s Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation office is set to reopen to the public by the end of the month. The highway 70 location sustained severe storm damage during the March tornado. General Manager Jimmy Gregory said about 97 percent of repairs are complete. “We are very pleased,” Gregory said. “The process took a little […]
UCEMC’s Jimmy Gregory Retires After 47 Years
After 47 years of employment, Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation General Manager Jimmy Gregory has announced his retirement. Gregory played an instrumental role in restoring the power grid along Highway 70 after the March Tornado. Gregory said the natural disaster made his last year one to remember. “I knew going into this year would be […]
Power Outages Reported Sunday Morning; Fentress Most
Wind gusts in excess of 40mph Sunday morning have produced power outages across the Upper Cumberland. Just after 6am, Volunteer Energy reported nearly 600 residents without power, the majority in Fentress County. About 60 homes in Pickett County are also without power. Scattered outages are also occurring along the Cumberland-White County border. Upper Cumberland Electric […]
UCEMC Customers Will Receive 1.6% Discount
UCEMC will give members a credit beginning next month to reduce monthly electric bills. The TVA Board approved the credit as part of a $200 million Pandemic Relief Credit plan. That reduces UCEMC’s wholesale power bill. UCEMC General Manager Jimmy Gregory said standard service customers will see a 1.6 percent savings effective October 1st. “We […]
UCEMC Crews Heading to Hurricane Sally
Electric line workers from Carthage and Livingston are on their way to Gulf Shores, Alabama to help with Hurricane Sally. Crews set out Friday morning after getting their 24 hour notice. UCEMC General Manager Jimmy Gregory said the bond between line workers is about stepping up when disaster strikes. “It’s the human thing to do, […]
UCEMC Resumes Disconnections June 15
Upper Cumberland Electric will resume service disconnections for those with a past-due balance June 15. The utility suspended disconnections at the start of the COVID-19 crisis. UCEMC officials said payment plans can be worked out for those still dealing with the economic realities of the pandemic. Officials said customers with issues should contact UCEMC as […]
