Tennessee Public Utility Commission

Tennessee Public Utility Commission's 2018-19 Title VI report is available.https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/publicutility/documents/reports/2018TitleVIReport.pdf

Reports TPUC Reports and Publications Annual Reports 17-18 16/17 15/16 14/15 13/14 12-13 11-12 10-11 09-10 Commission Reports 2018-2019 Title VI Report (pdf) 2017-2018 Title VI Report (pdf) 2016 -2017 Title VI Report (pdf) Authority's Report on HB2117/SB2147 Regarding TN Rural Affordability (TRAF) Fund (pdf...

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Accidental fiber cut causes limited E-911 service in Hamilton County Monday The Hamilton County Emergency Communications District says a major fiber cut in the AT&T system has caused the Emergency Communications Center to not receive any calls, both E911 and non-emergency, from wireline (landline) phones. E911 calls from cellular devices like smartphones are still being del...

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The 42nd Annual National Conference of Regulatory Attorneys (NCRA) is underway. Hosted by the Commission, the 4-day event, being held in downtown Nashville, will address the various issues public utility commission attorneys face and provide resources, guidance, information for navigating the legal landscape related to these public utility issues.
Opening the conference was Tennessee Public Utility Commission Chair Robin L. Morrison (Chattanooga). Welcome to Music City!

It’s National Safe Digging Month! If you’re planning any digging projects this weekend, why not call 811 TODAY to know what’s below before you dig?

In the interest of water efficiency and conservation, state commissions around the US and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners team up encourage consumers to fix-a-leak!
https://www.tn.gov/tpuc/news/2019/3/22/fix-those-leaks-.html

Only two weeks left to register! https://www.tn.gov/tpuc/2019ncraconference.html?fbclid=IwAR2XCG9HBQqrNIybzOxlO39oIIPUdaF-gjAkDNQjbxJza63Fwe2UxzlQS7A

Tennessee PUC officials this week endorse Federal TRACED Act legislation designed to blunt unwanted telemarketing calls

TPUC Supports TRACED Act TPUC Supports Federal TRACED Act

Great meeting with caseworkers with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for Deaf & Blind Services at the Tennessee Department of Human Services in Jackson, Tenn to talk about TDAP! These caseworkers ensure that our deaf and blind citizens get the support they need and we're glad to provide them with information about how that TDAP program can also help by providing specialized telecommunication devices to communicate! Learn more about the TDAP at https://www.tn.gov/tpuc/telecommunications-devices-access-programs-tdap.html

The Telecommunications Devices Access Program (TDAP) provides specialized telecommunications devices to persons with particular disabilities. The devices are for persons who are either deaf, blind, hard of hearing, speech-disabled or have cognitive limitations.
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Under the TDAP program we also have wireless solutions, such as iPhones and iPads. The devices are pre-loaded with Apps that are useful for persons with cognitive, hearing, speech, low vision, and physical disabilities.
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These are just two of the several devices available for Tennessee residents under the TDAP program. For more information or to apply call, us at 800-342-8359.

The Telecommunications Devices Access Program (TDAP) provides specialized telecommunications devices to persons with particular disabilities. The devices are for persons who are either deaf, blind, hard of hearing, speech-disabled or have cognitive limitations.
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For example: The phone shown here comes with the ability to place photos on the buttons for the person using the phone. This device is especially helpful for persons with cognitive limitations who may find remembering number harder than recognizing familiar faces. This phone also has an amplifying feature to boost the sound of the conversation.
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This is one of several devices available for Tennessee residents under the TDAP program. For more information or to apply call us at 800-342-8359. Or visit us at https://www.tn.gov/tpuc/telecommunications-devices-access-programs-tdap.html

We’re in Chattanooga today at the CHOICES Meeting speaking to members of the Southeast Tenn Area Agency on Aging and Disability about the TDAP program. What’s TDAP? Visit us at https://www.tn.gov/tpuc/telecommunications-devices-access-programs-tdap.html

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