Rutherford County, TN - 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 showcasing traditional lineman skills.

The International Lineman’s Rodeo began in September 1984, when twelve teams from Kansas and Missouri competed in the first event. Since then, it has grown to include more than 300 teams and 450 apprentices, earning recognition as the premier competition in the electric utility industry.

MTE’s Journeyman Team of Billy Jack Alexander, Nolan Farris, and Adam Montgomery took first place in the Co-Op Division out of 42 teams and placed an impressive 10th overall out of 290 teams.

Another Journeyman team representing MTE included A.J. Hamlet, Dylan Parker, and Matt Patrick. Competing in the Apprentice Division were Preston Campbell, Caleb Dunsavage, Tyler McClendon, and Gunnar Peas.

MTE was also represented behind the scenes by Manny Bibian, Demorro Grayson, Branson Hammrich, and Chase Patterson, who served as judges. Keith Davenport and Brian Hughes provided critical coaching and support throughout the event.

“At MTE, we’re proud to have linemen who are not only committed to their craft but continuously sharpening their skills,” said MTE President/CEO Chris Jones. “They consistently represent our team and our members with excellence. We applaud their everyday contributions to the community and celebrate their achievements at the Rodeo.”

To learn more about the International Lineman’s Rodeo, visit linemansrodeokc.com.
           
About Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) - Founded in 1936, MTE is the largest electric cooperative in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) region and the second largest in the United States, serving more than 750,000 Tennesseans via 345,000+ accounts covering nearly 2,200 square miles in 11 Middle Tennessee counties, primarily Rutherford, Cannon, Williamson and Wilson. Municipalities served include Murfreesboro, Franklin, Brentwood, Smyrna, La Vergne, Lebanon and Mt. Juliet. MTE employs around 540 people in six local offices and its Murfreesboro headquarters. 
 
MTE’s subsidiary, United Communications, is a nationally recognized broadband company with a fiber network spanning more than 6,100 route miles, providing high-speed internet and phone services to portions of Bedford, Davidson, Franklin, Giles, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Moore, Rutherford, Williamson and Wilson counties.
For more information, please visit mte.com.