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Planned TVA Outage – Jackson County

UCEMC would like their valued members to be aware of an upcoming TVA planned outage.

TVA has announced that they scheduled a planned outage for Jackson County on Saturday, April 25, 2026. It will last around 6 hours, starting at 11 PM and ending at 5 AM. This outage is needed for TVA to replace poles and complete necessary maintenance.

The following areas and communities will be affected by the outage:

Big Bottom, Indian Creek, York Hwy, Celina Hwy, Jennings Creek, New Salem, Gladdice Hwy, McCoinsville Road, Hayden Burg, SR 85, Free State Town of Gainesboro, Parts of Granville Hwy, and Possibly Cubb Hollow.

There will be approximately 3,703 members affected.

An alternate date of May 2, 2026, at 11 PM until May 3, 2026, at 5 AM will be used in case of inclement weather on April 25 and 26.

TVA would like to thank all members for their patience and cooperation. This maintenance is required to ensure the continued delivery of safe, reliable power to the area.

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UCEMC would like their valued members to be aware of an upcoming TVA planned outage. TVA has announced that they scheduled a planned outage for Jackson County on Saturday, April 25, 2026. It will last around 6 hours, starting at 11 PM and ending at 5 AM. This outage is needed for TVA to replace […]

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