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Power and Pastures: Rutherford County Solar Farm Adds Cattle in 2026 as Middle Tennessee Electric Helps

Oct 31, 2025 at 07:40 am by WGNS News

  CHRISTIANA, TN - In the southern portion of Rutherford County, a solar farm has been nominated for Solar Builder’s 2025 Project of the Year. The project is in th.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Linemen Win Top Honors at International Rodeo

Oct 21, 2025 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Several linemen from Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) brought home top honors from the 41st Annual International Lineman’s Rodeo & Expo, held.... Read More
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MTE and Fire-Rescue Respond Swiftly After Tree Limb Sparks Blaze

Oct 19, 2025 at 04:02 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - One of the purposes of a news story is to satisfy your curiosity—and a Sunday (10/19/2025) afternoon event certainly stirred plenty of that. Just afte.... Read More

TVA Power Glitch Sparks Widespread Outage in Rutherford County

Sep 19, 2025 at 08:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - It was a Friday evening that started like any other—until around 6:25PM (9/19/2025), when a sudden glitch in the TVA high voltage power feed.... Read More

Rutherford County Tied to Groundbreaking Nuclear Energy Deal Powering Google’s Future

Aug 18, 2025 at 04:26 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - A major energy milestone is unfolding in Tennessee, and Rutherford County is quietly connected to it. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has announce.... Read More

iPhone Crash Alerted Arrington Fire-Rescue to Early Sunday Single-Vehcile vs Utility Pole

Aug 11, 2025 at 06:39 am by WGNS

Arrington, TN - Two people were in a single-vehicle crash into a metal utility pole early Sunday (8/10/2025) morning. An emergency signal from an iPhone in the car notifi.... Read More

Routine MTE Maintenance Causes Loud Boom in Downtown Murfreesboro

Jun 23, 2025 at 12:12 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A loud boom startled residents near the intersection of West Castle Street and Hickerson Drive late Monday morning, but it wasn’t a bl.... Read More

MTE Contributes Over $5 Million through Significant Tax Payments in Rutherford County

Feb 28, 2025 at 07:37 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - MTE provides more than electricity to the communities it serves. As a not-for-profit electric cooperative, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is exempt fr.... Read More

Addressing Cyber Threats: Middle Tennessee Electric President Testifies Before Congress

Feb 06, 2025 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. — Chris Jones, the president and CEO of Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE), traveled to the nation’s capital this week to testify before a Co.... Read More

UPDATE: Restoring Power and Hope: MTE, Firefighters, and Utilities from Rutherford County Unite to Help After Hurricanes

Oct 16, 2024 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - UPDATED: Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) line crews safely returned home after assisting in restoration efforts across East Tennessee and North Carolin.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Crews Continue to Aid in Hurricane Helene Recovery in East Tennessee and the Carolinas

Oct 08, 2024 at 12:48 pm by WGNS News

  On September 28, crews from Middle Tennessee Electric made the trek to East Tennessee and the Carolina's to help restore electricity in the areas impacted by Hurricane.... Read More

City of Murfreesboro's Investment Trust Committee to Soon Prepare for 2025 Funding Cycle

Aug 07, 2024 at 05:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Four years ago, the City of Murfreesboro sold its electric utility to Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE). Today, the funds from that sale are held in.... Read More
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UPDATE: Traffic Delay on South Church Street Monday was Due to Downed Utility Pole

Aug 06, 2024 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – UPDATE – A minivan took down a utility pole while traveling on S. Church Street Monday afternoon (8/5/2024). The vehicle then went under the can.... Read More

MTE's Response to Back to Back Stormy Days

Jul 31, 2024 at 02:07 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - Middle Tennessee Electric crews have been busy this week with back to back stormy days producing high winds and power disruptions. Spokesperson Amy Byers says t.... Read More
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📺 Severe Storm & Possible Tornado Downs Trees & Power Lines Monday Afternoon

Jul 29, 2024 at 03:51 pm by Rutherford Weather

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY) - A powerful thunderstorm with winds up to 65mph downed trees and disrupted power from Smyrna, into downtown Murfreesboro during the 2pm hour Monday..... Read More

From Gas to Electric: Local Enthusiasts Showcase Their EV and EV Conversions at 2024 Supercharged Cruise-In

Jun 05, 2024 at 11:43 am by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY, TN – Electric vehicles, otherwise known as “EV's,” are gaining more attention as their miles of travel between charges grows longer, charging.... Read More

Murfreesboro Community Investment Board to Address Financial Matters

Apr 22, 2024 at 05:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Board of Trustees over the Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust are gearing up for an upcoming meeting scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April.... Read More

23rd Annual Earth Day on the Historic Murfreesboro Square THIS Saturday

Apr 19, 2024 at 06:11 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The 23rd annual Earth Day Celebration is this Saturday on the historic downtown Murfreesboro square... That was Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE).... Read More

United Communications and MTE Launch Operations Center - Supporting $85M Fiber Expansion

Mar 13, 2024 at 11:08 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - In a move to expand internet connectivity in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, United Communications, in partnership with Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE.... Read More

Lane closures on Thompson Lane expected from March 4 to March 15 for tree trimming work

Mar 01, 2024 at 05:33 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) has issued a cautionary notice for motorists in Murfreesboro, urging them to exercise caution starting Monday, March 4, with.... Read More