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From TN to NC: MTE Crews Reflect on Recovery Efforts After Hurricane Helene

Oct 23, 2024 at 09:29 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - We are slowly learning more about the work done by MTE crews that went to North Carolina and East Tennessee to help communities uncover from the catast.... Read More

AM Radio Dominant In Helping "Helene" Storm Victims

Oct 05, 2024 at 06:09 am by WGNS

Washington, DC - During crises like Hurricane Helene, AM radio becomes a vital resource. Its signals travel farther than FM, ensuring that citizens can receive critical i.... Read More

MTE's Response to Back to Back Stormy Days

Jul 31, 2024 at 02:07 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - Middle Tennessee Electric crews have been busy this week with back to back stormy days producing high winds and power disruptions. Spokesperson Amy Byers says t.... Read More

Lightning Leads to Brief Downtown Murfreesboro Power Outages

Feb 16, 2023 at 06:27 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Power went off in the area of downtown Murfreesboro for a short time on Thursday afternoon.  Amy Byers, Public Relations Coordinator for Middle Tenness.... Read More

TVA Asking for Residents to Reduce Power Usage Across the State

Dec 23, 2022 at 02:43 pm by WGNS News

Extremely cold temperatures that have been in the single digits across the state have created an unprecedented demand on the power system. As a result, residents far and wide.... Read More

MTE reminds members to prepare for extreme cold weather

Dec 22, 2022 at 12:07 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) With the dangerously cold temperatures arriving Thursday night and remaining for several days, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) encourages members to be.... Read More