MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Electric leadership updated cooperative members about the status of the organization and answered questions during its livestreamed Annual Meeting on Saturday (August 22nd).

MTE President and CEO Chris Jones reflected on the cooperative's history and mission during the broadcast. "For 90 years, MTE has done more than deliver electricity. We’ve worked to improve the quality of life for our members and our communities, guided by a commitment to service that remains as strong as ever today," Jones said. "Because MTE is more than an electric cooperative. We’re a community of employees, members and neighbors working together to make life better for one another."

Members voted for both the MTE Board of Directors and the Nominating Committee candidates during the week leading up to the Saturday (August 22nd) meeting. Per cooperative bylaws, election results were announced during the official event. Three incumbents were re-elected to the board of directors without contest: Scott Murphy for Williamson County (District 1A), Ross Bradley for Rutherford County (District 2D), and Hal Bone for Wilson County (District 4B). In a contested election for Rutherford County's District 2C, incumbent Will Jordan won re-election. Board members serve staggered three-year terms.

Members also voted to select the 2026-2027 Nominating Committee, which is tasked with nominating next year's board candidates. The election resulted in the appointment of Jessica Davey, Karen Paris, and Juanita Patton from District 1 (Williamson County); Teb Batey, Tracey Binkley, Michael Busey, and Jamey Faulkner from District 2 (Rutherford County); Jeanne Melton from District 3 (Cannon County); and Greg Butler, Zachary Butler, and Sonya Smith Wright from District 4 (Wilson County).

As a not-for-profit electric cooperative, MTE reported that its average cost per kilowatt-hour remains 30% below the national average, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Leadership also highlighted community involvement efforts, including school career days, the Home Uplift energy service program, and the organization-wide response to restore power following this year's ice storm.

Following the formal updates, leadership answered live member questions during a Q&A session. Topics included generator safety and maintenance, youth programs, electric affordability, data centers, and future challenges facing electric cooperatives.

Residents can watch the complete broadcast recording at http://mte.com/AnnualMeeting.