The Electric Griddle
Your co-op, outside of the box
For MTE, outstanding member service doesn’t stop at the meter. The Electric Griddle is our mobile food trailer, and it rolls up to where our members already are — football tailgates, festivals, school appreciation days, and community events across our service area.
The grilled cheese is free and so is the conversation. Stop by and ask about a program, get a question answered, or tell us how we can be even more engaged with your community. What members share with us makes its way back to the people who plan our programs.
The folks behind the grill are MTE employees volunteering their time, usually in the communities where they live. There’s a good chance the person handing you a sandwich is a friend or neighbor.
In addition to the Electric griddle, our EnergyHub brings hands-on energy ideas to community events, and our Hotline Safety Demonstration shows what electricity can do and how to stay safe around it.
What to know about the Electric Griddle
Feel free to ask any question you’ve been meaning to ask while you wait for your grilled cheese. Our volunteers can point you toward programs that fit your home, help with your account, and explain how your cooperative works. If they don’t have the answer, they’ll connect you with someone who does.
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A member suggested the Electric Griddle through the Co-op Community Forum, MTE’s quarterly online member feedback forum. The idea became a recognizable way MTE shows up in our communities — proof that member feedback shapes what the co-op does.
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You’ll find the Electric Griddle at ball games, festivals, school events, and community celebrations. MTE’s Community Relations team plans each appearance, so locations change throughout the year. At larger MTE events, you may also see the EnergyHub trailer and our Hotline Safety Demonstration. Watch MTE’s social channels and The Tennessee Magazine for information about where we’re headed next.
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Good to know
It is — no cost, no sign-up, nothing to fill out. And we’ve been told they’re pretty delicious, too. Come say hello and grab one!
MTE employees who volunteer their time, usually from the community hosting the event.
See what else we can roll into your community
The EnergyHub brings hands-on energy ideas to community events, and
our Hotline Safety Demonstration shows what power can do and how to stay clear of it.
Looking for our youth programs?
The Electric Griddle is one part of MTE’s community work that you can see a local schools.
We offer more options for students than grilled cheese though.
Contact MTE's Community Relations Team
MTE’s Community Relations team works to strengthen connections between MTE and the communities we serve. Whether you're looking for information about community involvement, SharingChange, educational opportunities, events, partnerships, or outreach programs, our team is here to help.
We're here to serve MTE members and community partners through community engagement efforts and programs.
Email: communityrelations@mte.com
Phone: 877-777-9020
Online: mte.com/Community
