Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 13, and make plans to attend UCEMC’s Annual Meeting—a day of community, connection, and celebration. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the business meeting starting promptly at 10 a.m.

We’ll gather for fellowship, enjoy Helen’s famous fish and chicken, and share in the excitement of door prizes, live music, and community fun. This is more than a meeting; it’s a chance to celebrate the cooperative spirit that keeps UCEMC strong and thriving.

Your presence matters. Together, we’ll reflect on the past year, look ahead to the future, and continue working side by side to power our communities.

Bring your family, bring a neighbor, and be part of this special event. We can’t wait to see you there!

Hundreds of Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation members turned out at district office polls on Friday and Saturday, voting to fill seats on the UCEMC Board of Directors in districts one, three, and four.

Incumbent Board member C.D. (Digger) Poindexter received 626 votes and Chris Washer received 467 votes. C.D. (Digger) Poindexter wins the seat in District One consisting of Smith, DeKalb, Wilson, and Macon counties.

David Garrett received 479 votes and Chris Speck received 641 votes. Chris Speck wins the seat in District Three consisting of Overton, Clay, Fentress, and Pickett counties.

Jim Brown was unopposed in District Four, comprising of Jackson county and received 737 votes.

Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation is proud to support the next generation of innovators through the TVA STEM Award Program, which funds hands-on STEM learning in K–12 classrooms across the region. Sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Authority in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated (a TVA retiree organization), the program empowers teachers and school administrators to bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life for their students.

Over the past two years, schools in the UCEMC service area have received a total of $56,000 in STEM funding:

• In the 2024–2025 cycle, four schools each received $5,000, for a total of $20,000
• The year before, 8 schools in our area received a combined $36,000

We’re excited to see even more schools apply this year!
Here’s what you need to know:

• Applications are open August 1–September 15
• Open to K–12 teachers and school administrators in public or private schools
• Schools must be located in the TVA service area and receive power from a local power company
• Eligible applicants may apply for up to $5,000 per project
• Projects should focus on energy, environment, economic and career development, or community problem-solving

Together, we’re powering up the future—one classroom at a time.