Middle Tennessee Electric (Franklin Office)

SharingChange Spotlight: MTE’s member-supported SharingChange grant helps fund Autism Career Training (ACT) in Franklin, TN, a therapy and vocational program that bridges the gap between the traditional school system and workplace for young adults with intellectual disabilities. ACT’s enriching curriculum is helping 26-year-old Killian train for his dream job. “Because he loves hand tools, they created a wall where he can learn how to restock tools just like at Home Depot,” his mother Margot Cairnes said. Among the first four families involved with ACT, the Cairnes had no idea what it would come to mean to them. “It’s changed the quality of life for all of us,” Margot said.

▶️ Learn more about SharingChange at mte.com/SharingChange.

September is Disaster Preparedness Month. Consider these steps to prepare your home and family for emergencies. Make sure you are signed up for emergency notifications from your county’s emergency management agency, and be sure your contact information is updated on the myMTE mobile app or web portal: mte.com/myMTE

The temps outside may still be warm, but autumn weather is just around the corner. It is a perfect time for a Home Energy Checkup! This free service can help you reduce your energy consumption and ultimately your monthly bill. Learn more and sign up at mte.com/HomeEnergyCheckups.

Your laundry room is a great place to save energy! Make the most of your suds with these simple tips.

We are hiring! Visit mte.com/Careers for more information about this job opening, including how to apply.

Today we remember and honor the lives lost and forever impacted by the events of September 11, 2001.

Join MTE for some autumn adventures around Middle Tennessee! Make plans to swing by and see us at any of these events, and be sure to grab a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich from our Electric Griddle while you’re at it.

Labor Day, 8:29 p.m. - It's been a long day, but we're almost done. All repairs have been made and poles replaced, but now the system needs to be reset. 1900 Grassland area members will see a 30-minute temporary outage during the reset. Thanks for your understanding.

Labor Day, 12:58 p.m. MTE crews continue their work to replace poles and repair the grid along Holly Tree Gap Road. Several more hours will be needed to complete the repairs. Thanks for your patience.

Labor Day, 12:58 p.m. MTE crews continue their work to replace poles and repair the grid along Holly Tree Gap Road. Several more hours will be needed to complete the repairs. Thanks for your patience.

Labor Day, 9:28 a.m. - MTE has backfed power around the damaged circuit off Manley Lane to reduce the outage count from 686 to 228. However, replacing the 7 poles and removing the tree will take several hours. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Labor Day, 7:45 a.m. - MTE crews are working a 686-member outage in the Manley Lane area in Williamson County. Recent rains caused a large tree to fall, snapping the primary circuit, pulling down 7 poles, and causing a traffic accident. Crews are replacing the poles now.

Happy Labor Day! Our offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of the holiday. Our line crews remain ready to restore power 24/7 in any weather or situation. To report outages, call 877-777-9111 or use the myMTE app.

Our EnergyHub Trailer engages members in conversation about energy efficiency. The mobile trailer goes to places like country fairs, school events and community gatherings. Check out this video tour of the EnergyHub Trailer:

MTE's Energy Hub - Tour MTE's Energy Hub gives members an opportunity to learn more about energy efficiency, new technology and talk to energy experts. This mobile trailer goes to t...

School may be back in session, but the summer heat is sticking around. Keep your loved ones, pets and home more comfortable with these hot tips for staying cool.

On Saturday, Aug. 24, we updated cooperative members about the status of the organization and answered questions during the livestreamed Annual Meeting. Board Chairman Steve Seger, CEO Chris Jones and various MTE team members shared details about the cooperative’s community outreach and member engagement efforts, overall organizational vision, general updates about MTE’s progress and more.

Read more at mte.com/PressReleases. To watch the Annual Meeting video, visit mte.com/AnnualMeeting.

SharingChange Spotlight: MTE members are helping to continue a tradition for Tennessee’s rural youth. A SharingChange grant helps fund awards for the Tennessee State Junior Dairy Show. Held annually since the 1950s, the show provides competition and recognition at the state level for 4-H Club members enrolled in the dairy project. More important than awards, however, are the life skills learned from the experience, said Ed Davenport, a co-op member who serves as treasurer of the Tennessee Junior Dairy Show Foundation.

“I can’t tell you how much we appreciate the ongoing support from SharingChange and MTE that makes it possible for Tennessee’s junior dairy show tradition to live on,” Davenport said. “It’s been a great partnership.”

▶️ Learn more about SharingChange at mte.com/SharingChange.

The 2024 Annual Meeting is now live! Come join us and watch the stream at

2024 Annual Meeting Join us for the 2024 Annual Meeting to learn more about what's happening at Middle Tennessee Electric.

The virtual Annual Meeting is TODAY, Saturday, August 24, at 2 p.m. Visit mte.com/AnnualMeeting at 2 p.m. to tune in!

You can still vote for Board of Director and Nominating Committee candidates through 10 a.m. at one of the local MTE offices and register to be entered into a drawing for various giveaways.

MTE crews have restored power to all but 519 of the 2,500+ accounts impacted by this afternoon's storms. They will continue to work as quickly and safely as possible until all power is restored. If you have an outage, please call Member Support at (877)777-9020. Thank you!

Middle Tennessee Electric is aware of scattered outages and a larger one in Rutherford County impacting 2,500 accounts due to the severe weather. Crews have been dispatched to all outages. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience!

Crews continue to repair downed lines after the severe weather—177 accounts in Williamson Co. and 169 in Wilson Co. are still impacted. Thanks for your continued patience as our crews work to restore power as quickly and safely as possible! Call 877-777-9020 to report outages.

MTE crews have cleared a tree that fell across a primary power line on Hwy. 96 W at 9th Ave. in Franklin, restoring most of the impacted accounts. Crews will work until power is restored. Contact us at 877-777-9020 to report any further outages. Thank you for your patience!

MTE is aware of an outage impacting 1,258 members in the vicinity of Franklin due to severe storms passing through the area. Crews are en route to repair any damage. Please avoid any downed power lines! I apologize for any inconvenience.

Wed., May 8, 6:45 - We have widespread weather-related outages in Wilson Co. (3,549) and Rutherford Co. (4,813). Crews are in the field and will begin repairs as soon as it is safe to do so. We apologize for the inconvenience and caution members to seek shelter and stay safe!

Wed., May 8, 6:23 - MTE is aware of scattered outages in Wilson County due to severe weather and we have reports of a tornado on the ground between Spring Hill and Eagleville. Please take cover! Crews are en route to assess the damage.

Saturday, May 4 - 8:45 a.m.: MTE was made aware of a widespread outage in the area around our Owl Hollow substation in Southeastern Williamson County this morning. Crews arrived onsite, restored power and are investigating the cause. We suspect an animal came into contact with energized equipment. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Wed., April 24, 1:50 p.m. - MTE crews have discovered the McEwen Drive outage was caused by a snake coming into contact with an energized transformer. The breaker that tripped has been reset and all power has been restored. We apologize for any inconvenience and remind members to be wary around power lines and equipment. If you are still without power, please contact MTE at 877-777-9020.

Wed., April 24, 1:05 p.m. - MTE is aware of an outage in the McEwen Drive area near Cool Springs. Crews are on site and assessing the situation. We'll provide more information as it becomes available. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Friday, April 19; 11:19 a.m. - MTE is aware of an outage in the Triune area impacting 5,300 accounts. Crews found a snake that encountered our equipment and restored power. We apologize for any inconvenience; any members still experiencing an outage should call 877-777-9020.