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Joint Efforts Underway to Remove Debris for Douglas Lake Following Tropical Storm Helene

Nov 07, 2024 at 01:09 pm by WGNS News

Local, state, and federal partners have begun coordinated efforts to clear debris from Douglas Lake following the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. Leading this critical rec.... Read More

TVA Sends 100 Linemen to Florida in Aftermath of Hurricane Milton

Oct 10, 2024 at 05:35 pm by WGNS News

Over 100 line-workers, along with heavy equipment headed to Florida Thursday morning to help Duke Energy restore power after Hurricane Milton caused widespread damage. A pai.... Read More

TVA Wants Public Feedback on their Vegetation Management

Aug 17, 2024 at 09:59 am by WGNS

Knoxville, TN - You've seen the tall utility towers that for miles and miles support high-voltage elecric lines. TVA is trying something new with the vegetation the is beneath.... Read More

From Gas to Electric: Local Enthusiasts Showcase Their EV and EV Conversions at 2024 Supercharged Cruise-In

Jun 05, 2024 at 11:43 am by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY, TN – Electric vehicles, otherwise known as “EV's,” are gaining more attention as their miles of travel between charges grows longer, charging.... Read More

Thanks To Everyone's Help--TVA and MTE Made It!

Jan 17, 2024 at 02:27 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Middle Tennessee Electric’s Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator Amy Byers told WGNS, “TVA successfully met record peak demand of approx.... Read More

TVA Hopes to Avoid Rolling Blackouts with Improvements & Tips on Staying Warm from MTE

Jan 14, 2024 at 02:06 pm by Rutherford Weather

(MURFREESBORO) While the snow forecast is grabbing the attention, the arctic cold that's invaded Middle Tennessee has some thinking about the last cold snap Christmas weekend.... Read More

Local Electric Provider Suggests Rutherford County Residents Prepare for a Cold Winter Now

Oct 17, 2023 at 07:39 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County saw milder than normal temperatures this past winter and the Old Farmer's Almanac shows November temperatures will be about 4-degre.... Read More

TVA STEM Grant Application Deadline for Classrooms Extended through Tuesday at 11:59 PM

Sep 18, 2023 at 08:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Educators in the Rutherford County area have the opportunity to apply for grant that could help students in their classroom. The Tennessee Valley A.... Read More

Virtual Annual Middle TN Electric Meeting is This Saturday

Aug 23, 2023 at 09:01 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Middle Tennessee Annual Meeting will be a virtual meeting, which will be “LIVE” this Saturday… That was MTE Marketing and Public.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Completes 100th Home Uplift Renovation

Jul 19, 2023 at 05:20 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN. – July marks a milestone as Middle Tennesse Electric (MTE), in partnership with TVA EnergyRight, celebrated the 100th Home Uplift energy renovation for quali.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric and the TVA Recently Celebrated the 100th Home Uplift - Hear how the Program Helps Residents at No Charge

Jul 14, 2023 at 06:53 am by WGNS News

Middle Tennessee Electric and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently celebrated the 100th Home Uplift on Thursday in Smyrna.  In case you’re unfamiliar with.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric and TVA Celebrates 100th Home Uplift Event

Jul 11, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

UPDATE: Read the UPDATED Story on Home Uplift and hear soundbites from the event on Thursday. You will also find videos on Home Uplift HERE.  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN.... Read More

Aid from MTE, TVA continues to flow into Readyville in aftermath of tornado

Jun 20, 2023 at 11:54 am by WGNS News

On Saturday, April 1, an EF-2 tornado left hit the small community of Readyville, leaving widespread damage and destroying or damaging many homes and businesses. Middle Tennes.... 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

Middle Tennessee Electric Earns TVA Community Champion Award

Feb 22, 2023 at 05:19 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) has earned the Community Champion Award from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for its dedication to TVA En.... 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

CONTINUED: Higher Electric Bills This Summer - Increased Fuel Costs

Aug 16, 2022 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) WGNS continues to receive phone calls and emails asking our news team to further examine why local residents are receiving higher than usual electric b.... 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

Rolling Blackouts Threaten Across the U.S., but not Middle TN Electric or the TVA

Jun 27, 2022 at 11:46 am by WGNS

Middle Tennessee Electric President and CEO Chris Jones praised the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) reliability as a major heat wave continues to engulf the area.&nbs.... Read More

Murfreesboro Housing Authority to Receive TVA Funds to Offer Residents Internet Connectivity and Energy Education

Mar 23, 2022 at 06:38 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. –  A vital TVA initiative is helping United Communications and Middle Tennessee Electric apply consumer data and innovative technologies to.... Read More