Awareness Topics
Keeping members informed about their cooperative is a priority for MTE. We’ve curated a list of awareness topics we feel our members should know. The topics on this page were chosen based on conversations and feedback from our members.
If you would like to know more, you can reach us by phone at 877-777-9020, by visiting your local office, or via email through our contact form.
The passing of the Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act opened the doors for cooperatives like Middle Tennessee Electric to offer high-speed internet services to their members. Much like electricity in the 1930s, access to high-speed internet is becoming a necessity. Broadband is a vital resource that improves the quality of life and spurs economic development across our communities.
Scammers repeatedly attempt to steal our members’ money and personal identity information by posing as Middle Tennessee Electric. These attacks typically occur during periods of high energy consumption like summer and winter.
During these seasons, our members consume more energy than normal, which results in a higher monthly bill. Scammers use this to their advantage. Because your monthly bill is higher, the scammers will approach you demanding payment immediately, or they will threaten to shut off your power.
Don’t fall for it! Currently, we are aware of three specific scams that have occurred recently: phone calls, email, and door-to-door. Below, you’ll find some information to help you spot a scam and determine if the interaction you’ve had is legitimate or not.
Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) and Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) have partnered to launch an innovative new quantum technology effort: the Middle Tennessee Quantum Technology Hub (MT-QuTech Hub).
This initiative is a key part of the growing “Quantum Valley” taking shape across the region via numerous research laboratories, universities, and energy partners as they advance practical quantum technology solutions to create new opportunities for innovation and economic growth that can strengthen energy infrastructure, improve reliability, and create new opportunities for innovation and economic growth across Middle Tennessee.
The pioneering partnership will help build the region’s emerging quantum technology ecosystem and focus on developing practical, accessible solutions that can improve the lives of MTE members and communities across Middle Tennessee. It also reflects MTE’s ongoing commitment to reliability, innovation, and making a positive impact locally.
By combining MTE’s expertise in energy and fiber internet with MTSU’s research leadership, the MT-QuTech Hub is helping shape the future of technology in our region — for the benefit of MTE members and all Middle Tennesseans.
Recent MTE News
Press Release 6/8/2026
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Press Release: Nov. 3, 2025
