On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation sent 8 linemen to provide mutual aid to Tri County Electric Membership Corporation following storm damage across their service area. On Wednesday, January 28, eight more UCEMC linemen left to assist, bringing our total to 16 linemen, working as four crews of four, spread across Tri County’s system.

On Monday, our crews completed power restoration here at home. On Tuesday, we were proud to turn our focus outward and help our friends and neighbors at Tri County restore power for their members as quickly and safely as possible.

One of the cooperative principles we live by is simple: Cooperation among cooperatives. This means that co ops help co ops. We are grateful for the times other crews have helped us, and we are proud to return that support when it is needed.

Linemen Sent Tuesday, January 27

The following linemen were part of the first group sent to provide mutual aid to Tri County:

Spencer Anderson, Carthage
Corey Gregory, Carthage
Levi Haliburton, Carthage
Tanner Cook, Carthage
Dexter Wright, Cookeville
Jordan Meadows, Cookeville
Collin Norrod, Cookeville
Jared Rudd, Livingston

Linemen Sent Wednesday, January 28

The next day, we sent eight more linemen to Tri County. These men joined the crews already working and expanded our mutual aid support to 4 full crews:

Joe Ramsey, Livingston
Josh Nolen, Livingston
Mark Sherfield, Livingston
Peyton Boles, Livingston
Darren Birdwell, Gainesboro
AJ Savoia, Carthage
Shawn Way, Gainesboro
Jimmy Dell Watson, Carthage

Our crews have already made strong progress on storm repairs in the Red Boiling Springs area. Yesterday, two crews worked to rebuild and repair several miles of three phase line and several miles of single phase line, work that could help restore power for hundreds of Tri County members.

Conditions remain difficult. Road conditions are still hazardous, the ground is muddy, ice is present in many areas, and access to damaged sections of line is challenging. Yesterday, our trucks became stuck in the mud and we were able to get them out thanks to local farmers who stepped in with tractors and farm equipment. We are grateful for that help and for the spirit of neighbors helping neighbors that makes communities stronger.

Today, our four crews are in Tri County’s service area continuing restoration efforts and working to get even more members back on.

Please keep these crews in your thoughts and prayers as they work long hours and focus on safety. We are proud of their servant hearts, their willingness to volunteer, and their dedication to helping others. Thank you for supporting our linemen as they support Tri County.