Stories
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Good Energy Stories
A survivor's story
A survivor's story
World War II veteran Bill Allen, who celebrates his 101st birthday this month, is making the most of
Help wanted
Help wanted
MTE is among Tennessee employers seeking skilled trade workers
When he strolled across the stage as a ne
9 decades of Cooperative Spirit
9 decades of cooperative spirit
Celebrating MTE’s 90th birthday
On May 11, 1936, Middle Tennessee Electric’s story beg
Rising to the Challenge
Rising to the challenge
MTE team demonstrates readiness and resilience versus Winter Storm Fern.
“We are prepared.” It
Married to the Job
Married to the job
Spouses share unique perspective and appreciation for the work MTE linemen do
Emilie Oldham doesn’t
Beyond Curb Appeal
Utility essentials smart buyers should consider
Spring is in the air, and many Middle Tennesseans are starting the sear
Keeping the lights on
The SMA team focuses on reliably delivering your power — and they’re very good at what they do
Clive Buttrey can sum up
A 'win-win'
A 'win-win'
Solar farm yields affordable, sustainable energy for MTE members while supporting local agriculture
Big th
Worried about your wintertime electric bill?
MTE EnergyPros answer members’ most-asked questions
If frigid temperatures have you worried about high electric use a
MTE resources to fit any lifestyle
Our goal is to help you gain more control over your energy consumption and improve your energy efficiency, ultimately saving you money. We encourage you to make the most of being an MTE member and take advantage of our range of programs and resources. Check out our programs and see what fits with your lifestyle.
Sign up for a seedling
Tennessee's Tree Day celebrates 12 years of encouraging residents to plant trees for the environment. Members can sign up for a free tree.
Beware of backfeed
When winter storms cause power outages and send MTE line crews out for repairs, there can be many obstacles and dangers standing between them and turning the lights on again. One of the deadliest threats could be coming from you.