Author: UCEMC Communications
The Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) is an electric power distribution cooperative. UCEMC is owned and operated by its members and distributes electric power through more than 4,600 miles of lines to more than 50,000 members located primarily in Jackson, Overton, Putnam and Smith Counties and northern DeKalb County. Several members are served in “fringe” areas of Clay, Fentress, Macon, Pickett, White, and Wilson Counties.
85th Annual Meeting of the Members
Here in the Upper Cumberland, the second Saturday in September is something extraordinary for UCEMC members who never fail to attend the annual meeting. This year will be at a NEW VENUE!
We see friends and neighbors we sometimes haven’t seen since last year. We cheer when we win a door prize, and we look forward to tasting the delicious fish or chicken in the afternoon. We come early to hear about what’s new at our electric co-op and stay until the afternoon for the fellowship and the fun.
UCEMC Hires Executive Vice President of Engineering Services
We proudly announce that Reggie Bowlin has been hired as the new Executive Vice President of Engineering Services at UCEMC. He’ll join us at the Carthage Corporate office on July 10th.
Is Your Organization a Non-Profit?
The State of Tennessee requires periodic renewal of the state’s recognition of a nonprofit’s tax-exempt status—reminder: 2023 is a renewal year for the Sales and Use Tax Certificate. The current certificates UCEMC has on file will expire on June 30.
Examples of Nonprofits Include:
- Church, temple, synagogue, or mosque
- Boys’ or Girls’ club
- Volunteer fire department
- 911 ECD
Let’s Text!
Sign up to receive texts from UCEMC, and we’ll keep you current on what’s up with your account. Update your mobile number at your local district office, on ucemc.com in the customer portal, or on our Smart App.
- Receive outage information
- Past due date reminders
- Billing information
Meet the 2023 Washington Youth Tour Delegates
The Washington Youth Tour is loading up the buses in a few weeks, and four high school juniors will pack their bags to represent Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation on the trip. Winners of the UCEMC Creative Writing and Scholarship Competition not only earned spots on the once-in-a-lifetime tour of our nation’s capital with 2,000 other students from across the country, but they also score a $1,000 scholarship and qualify for additional trips and even more money toward their college education.
Gordonsville High Graduates Receive Scholarships
UCEMC’s Jasmine Byrnes presents Gordonsville High senior Savanna Bryant with the UCEMC $1,000 scholarship she earned by participating in the Creative Writing Contest sponsored by UCEMC and TECA. Savanna also earned a spot on the “Trip of a Lifetime,” the Washington Youth Tour last June. Savanna is the daughter of Marlana Mofield and Phillip Bryant.
Carthage Rotary Club Receives Community Care Fund Grant
The Carthage Rotary Club has received $1,188.24 from The Tennessee Valley Authority’s Community Care Fund program in partnership with UCEMC Cares, Inc. The money will be earmarked for needy children in the area.
Mended Hearts Chapter 127 Receives Community Care Fund Grant
Chapter 127 of Mended Hearts, based in Cookeville, has received $2,600 in matching funds from the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Community Care Fund program in partnership with UCEMC Cares, Inc. The money will furnish Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to organizations in Smith, Putnam, and Jackson counties.
Smith County Fine Arts Awarded Community Care Fund Grant
The Smith County Fine Arts Center has received $1,500.00 from The Tennessee Valley Authority’s Community Care Fund program in partnership with UCEMC Cares, Inc. The funds will purchase costumes and rights for plays for the coming season.