Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association

"Enjoy the thrills, endure the defeats and know that each is there to teach you about life and help to anchor your identity," said our CEO, Mike Knotts, in this month's edition of Tennessee Today.

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Time Marches On Sometimes, it can be hard to admit defeat — especially when the battle you are waging is close to home. It is human nature, and it just plain feels good, to win rather than to lose. So, as a society…

Beat the heat with this summer energy efficiency word search. Find these words that are all about co-ops, summer and saving energy! ☀️

Mike Skaggs, the new interim president and CEO of Tennessee Valley Authority, joined Tennessee co-op leaders this morning to discuss rates, growth and nuclear power.

“One of our top priorities right now is being a positive presence in our communities, and these Home Energy Workshops build meaningful connections with our members,” said Nathan Taylor, Duck River Electric member and community engagement liaison. “These workshops give us a chance to connect with members while sharing practical information that can help lower their energy bills. With costs rising everywhere, that supports matters more than ever.”

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Connecting and saving through energy workshops Duck River Electric Membership Corporation has revamped a unique way to connect with its members of all ages while sharing how they can save money on their electric bills through energy efficiency.

We’re proud to partner with the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation to host a series of Congressional District Forums across the state this month. We hope you’ll join us as candidates share their priorities and vision for the future of rural Tennessee.

June 15 - 6th Congressional District Forum in Riddleton
June 16 - 5th Congressional District Forum in Dresden
June 18 - 9th Congressional District Forum in Savannah

Read how Portland's railroad history and strawberry heritage are still evident in this month's edition of There's a Place in The Tennessee Magazine.

Crates and Freights Now an industrial player, Portland’s railroad history and strawberry heritage are still evident Photographs by Robin Conover and Trent Dobbs There’s a place in upper Middle Tennessee called Portland…

Co-ops energize all of life’s moments.

“Supporting our high school senior classes is one of the best ways we can invest in the future of our service area,” said Benjamin Armstrong, Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative communications coordinator. “This challenge was a fun way to make a real impact and practice the “Concern for Community” cooperative principle.”

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Every shot matters Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative is engaging with their younger co-op members through a halftime relay event at local high schools. The co-op hosted the competition at three local high school…