MTE Linemen Recognized Among World’s Best at International Rodeo in Kansas
Several linemen from Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) brought home top honors from the 41st Annual International Lineman’s Rodeo & Expo, held October 15–18 in Overland Park, Kansas.
The prestigious event draws the best linemen from around the world to compete in a series of rigorous challenges based on traditional lineman skills. More than 300 teams and 450 apprentices participated in this year’s rodeo, recognized as the premier event in the electric utility industry.
Changing Lives Through Energy Efficiency: 350th Home Uplift Completed
Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) celebrated the completion of the 350th Home Uplift renovation on Wednesday, Sept. 10. This milestone highlights ongoing efforts to help local homeowners save money and improve energy efficiency.
MTE linemen excel at the Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo
Middle Tennessee Electric’s (MTE) Lineman Rodeo Team took home 17 awards at the annual Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo held at Williamson Family Farm in Murfreesboro last weekend, May 30-31. The Lineman Rodeo is a two-day competition held by and for the employees of Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) power distributors. The event recognizes and rewards participants for excellence in safety, skill and knowledge in their field.
Rutherford County's Earth Day Celebration Returns April 26
Bring the whole family and join Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Murfreesboro’s historic downtown square for the 24th Annual Earth Day Celebration. Rutherford County’s Earth Day Celebration aims to educate and mobilize the community into action with this year’s theme of “Our Power.
Middle Tennessee Electric contributes to local communities through significant tax payments
MTE provides more than electricity to the communities it serves. As a not-for-profit electric cooperative, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is exempt from certain types of taxes, but it is still one of the largest taxpayers to local governments through the ad valorem tax.
MTE offers energy-saving tips as cold temperatures settle in
As cold temperatures arrive, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) encourages members to prepare and adopt simple energy-saving practices to manage their energy costs effectively. Here are some practical tips to keep your home warm and your energy bills manageable:
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.
“You can never say never, but we are very confident TVA – unlike many other U.S. electric providers – will manage through these peak power demands without disruption of service,” Jones said. “TVA has hit record peaks for June load, at more than 31,000 MW.”
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