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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 4,735 miles of lines to more than 52,000 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.

UCEMC Offices Closed May 25, 2026

In observance of Memorial Day, all Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation offices will be closed on Monday, May 25.

As we spend time with family and friends this holiday weekend, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Regular office hours will resume Tuesday morning.

As always, crews will remain on call to respond to outages and emergencies.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.

UCEMC System Maintenance

UCEMC would like its valued members to be aware that necessary system maintenance will be performed tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Members will not be able to make payments on the website, mobile app, CheckOut, IVR, or at a KIOSK.

UCEMC apologizes for any inconvenience during this necessary maintenance.

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.

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Letters from home: Loving a Lineman

Behind every lineman is a family who shares the early mornings, long nights, storm calls, and missed moments. For Lineman Appreciation Day, we invited spouses, parents, and kids to write notes to the linemen they love. These letters are a small glimpse into the pride, gratitude, and support that make this work possible.

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