The food, fun, music, and prizes are only days away as Upper Cumberland EMC presents the Annual Meeting of the Members.

This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, September 10, at the Smith County Ag Center, 159 Ag Center Lane, in Carthage. It will feature music by Junction South, a fish fry by Helen’s Restaurant, and door prizes galore. This year’s theme is “Building a Brighter Future.” It’s the first in-person event since the pandemic forced “drive-in” or “hybrid” gatherings for the safety of our members and staff for the past two years.

Registration begins at 9 a.m., and this year’s event promises various displays to enjoy as members arrive. For the kids, Louie the Lightning Bug, our co-op mascot, will be on hand for photos in the Lightning Bug Hangout. He’s bringing coloring books to give away and is ready to meet his fans. Our friends from Tennessee Tech University are eager to show off a hybrid pickup, a fully electric truck, and a Nissan Leaf. They’ll have these vehicles on display.

 The business meeting starts inside the air-conditioned Smith County Ag Center promptly at 10 a.m. Members can meet the UCEMC Board of Directors and speak with co-op employees and leadership during the event.

The food, music, and prize drawings will follow, with indoor and outdoor dining options available. Prize winners’ names will be drawn and displayed during lunch, so you’ll want to stay with us. You must be present to win and claim the prize. 

We’ll be looking for you on Saturday, September 10!