UPDATE: Restoring Power and Hope: MTE, Firefighters, and Utilities from Rutherford County Unite to Help After Hurricanes

Oct 16, 2024 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - UPDATED: Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) line crews safely returned home after assisting in restoration efforts across East Tennessee and North Carolin.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Crews Continue to Aid in Hurricane Helene Recovery in East Tennessee and the Carolinas

Oct 08, 2024 at 12:48 pm by WGNS News

  On September 28, crews from Middle Tennessee Electric made the trek to East Tennessee and the Carolina's to help restore electricity in the areas impacted by Hurricane.... Read More

City of Murfreesboro's Investment Trust Committee to Soon Prepare for 2025 Funding Cycle

Aug 07, 2024 at 05:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Four years ago, the City of Murfreesboro sold its electric utility to Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE). Today, the funds from that sale are held in.... Read More
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UPDATE: Traffic Delay on South Church Street Monday was Due to Downed Utility Pole

Aug 06, 2024 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – UPDATE – A minivan took down a utility pole while traveling on S. Church Street Monday afternoon (8/5/2024). The vehicle then went under the can.... 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
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📺 Severe Storm & Possible Tornado Downs Trees & Power Lines Monday Afternoon

Jul 29, 2024 at 03:51 pm by Rutherford Weather

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY) - A powerful thunderstorm with winds up to 65mph downed trees and disrupted power from Smyrna, into downtown Murfreesboro during the 2pm hour Monday..... 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

Murfreesboro Community Investment Board to Address Financial Matters

Apr 22, 2024 at 05:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Board of Trustees over the Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust are gearing up for an upcoming meeting scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April.... Read More

23rd Annual Earth Day on the Historic Murfreesboro Square THIS Saturday

Apr 19, 2024 at 06:11 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The 23rd annual Earth Day Celebration is this Saturday on the historic downtown Murfreesboro square... That was Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE).... Read More

United Communications and MTE Launch Operations Center - Supporting $85M Fiber Expansion

Mar 13, 2024 at 11:08 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - In a move to expand internet connectivity in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, United Communications, in partnership with Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE.... Read More

Lane closures on Thompson Lane expected from March 4 to March 15 for tree trimming work

Mar 01, 2024 at 05:33 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) has issued a cautionary notice for motorists in Murfreesboro, urging them to exercise caution starting Monday, March 4, with.... Read More

Friday is Arbor Day in Tennessee

Feb 28, 2024 at 05:41 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro was among a list of Tennessee cities to be named a Tree City USA Community. In the Volunteer State, Arbor Day is officially celebrated.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric: Powering Communities Through Ad Valorem Tax Support

Feb 26, 2024 at 04:32 pm by Chandelar Williams

Middle Tennessee - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE), a not-for-profit electric cooperative, plays a significant role in supporting local governments despite its tax-exempt stat.... Read More

Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust Board of Trustees to Convene Vital Meeting

Feb 20, 2024 at 09:46 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. - The Board of Trustees of the Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust are scheduled to convene a significant meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 4:.... 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

Power Outage in the Downtown Murfreesboro Area Fixed

Dec 11, 2023 at 10:28 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Equipment failure is to blame on a morning power outage in Murfreesboro on Monday at around 9:30 AM. Amy Byers with Middle Tennessee Electric told W.... Read More

This Friday Night in Murfreesboro: Celebrate Christmas Downtown

Nov 28, 2023 at 06:41 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The lighting of the downtown Murfreesboro Christmas tree will take place this coming Friday night with activities that include pictures with Sa.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Rally Behind Cancer Awareness Campaign

Oct 31, 2023 at 08:21 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) employees showed their support during the co-op's cancer awareness and prevention campaign that ran throughout the month of.... 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

Squirrel Cut Power To 58 'Boro Homes Monday AM

Oct 02, 2023 at 10:01 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Listeners called WGNS Monday (10/2/2023) moning asking why their electricity was out?  The radio station checked with Middle Tennessee Electric's Amy Byer.... Read More