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Over 1,700 Homes/Businesses Were Without Power Monday Night

Jul 17, 2023 at 10:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - There was a large power outage in Murfreesboro on Monday night. 1,717 Addresses in Murfreesboro lost their electricity around 8:20 in the evening. A large.... Read More

At Least 9,300 Addresses were Without Electricity on Monday Evening in Portions of Murfreesboro

Mar 20, 2023 at 05:41 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - Just before 4:45 on Monday afternoon, at least 9,300 customers with Middle Tennessee Electric lost their power. Amy Byers, the Public Relations.... Read More

UPDATE: TVA Increases Fuel Cost Adjustment, which will increase your electric bill in the summer heat

Aug 02, 2022 at 07:00 pm by WGNS

  Rutherford County, Tenn. – When temperatures rise, so does the use of your air conditioner as it fights to keep your home or business cool. Increased usage equal.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric halts disconnections, erases late fees throughout August amid continued heat wave, rising TVA fuel costs

Aug 01, 2022 at 11:08 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) will take unprecedented steps during August to help alleviate the strain on its members from increased consumption.... Read More

WGNS Radio Tower / Transmitter Without Power - Multiple Addresses Impacted by Random Outages Friday

Jun 17, 2022 at 03:11 pm by WGNS

  UPDATE - Back at Full Power: The WGNS Radio Tower and Transmitter were without power Friday afternoon, after strong winds downed trees on the electric lines leading to.... Read More

MTE continues to offer payment options as members receive higher bills due to the cold weather

Feb 15, 2022 at 07:20 am by WGNS

The recent wave of extreme cold weather has led to a wave of increased energy bills for many Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) members.Heating and cooling costs can account for.... Read More

Tennessee Residents Pay 6th Highest Electric Bills

Aug 06, 2021 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

Summer brings with it two certainties: rising temperatures and rising electric bills. Locally, electricity accounts for about 70% of utility bill costs in Tennessee, whil.... Read More

Reporting Electric Outages and Seeing an Outage Map in the Age of Technology

Mar 31, 2021 at 08:27 am by WGNS

In the new age of technology, sometimes we make things more confusing than what they should be. That said, it is still important to report electricity outages in your communit.... Read More

RECAP: Middle TN Electric Crews Restore Electricity in the Eye of the Storm

Jan 26, 2021 at 05:35 pm by WGNS

Middle Tennessee Electric experienced a large scale power outage on Monday night, which was when the storms brewed through Middle Tennessee. The electric provider's spokespe.... Read More

Changes at Middle TN Electric

Jan 19, 2021 at 01:14 pm by WGNS

Middle Tennessee Electric has changed their logo, which is one small detail in their focus on customers.  Amy Byers, who is with the electric provider’s public rela.... Read More

UPDATE: Middle TN Electric Rates have NOT Increased after Murfreesboro Electric Purchase

Aug 19, 2020 at 07:46 am by WGNS

You may have noticed the comments on social media suggesting Middle Tennessee Electric increased their rates after purchasing Murfreesboro Electric. However, WGNS has confirme.... Read More

Alexander: TVA Does a Very Good Job of Producing Large Amounts of Low-Cost, Reliable Electricity

Aug 04, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

United States Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s new executive order:“TVA may have shown.... Read More