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For third- and fourth-generation farmers Ginger Atkins, Jill George and Brooke Coffey, memories flourish where flowers grow —  on the family farm that’s blossomed into a community haven. Sisters Ginger and Jill grew up on their parents’ farm in Hickman, Kentucky, and continued operations after their father, Doyle Wayne George, passed away in 2009. They’ve […]

On a country road west of Rives on a hot but beautiful morning in mid-June, the occasional passerby craned to see two men in hard hats flying drones in the nearby fields. The duo – Power Utilization Engineers Grayson Chandler and Phil Taylor – are part of the TVA West Region Comprehensive Services Program (CSP) […]

You’re invited to our Gibson Electric Membership Corporation appreciation events starting Sept. 30 in Alamo. Please mark your calendar for 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Click for location addresses. Tiptonville Ellington Assembly Hall is located at 2595 Highway 21E, Tiptonville, TN 38079. Our annual Member Appreciation Events are part of Gibson Electric’s celebration of National Cooperative Month, a […]

Gibson Electric Membership Corporation is celebrating staff excellence while powering continued progress with the addition of three new employees. New CFO Gibson Electric Manager of Accounting Julie Grogan has been tapped to succeed Richard BeDen as Chief Financial Officer when he retires in January. Grogan earned a bachelor’s degree from Murray State University and master’s […]

What:The Lifeline program, managed by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), provides discounted phone and internet services to eligible low-income households. Why it matters:Access to affordable communication services is essential for staying connected with family, accessing healthcare, education, and job opportunities. Lifeline ensures that everyone has the opportunity to stay connected. How to qualify:To qualify […]

When Donny Thomas closed the switch to energize the line in a small Guatemalan village, the 20-year lineworker felt the same thrill he remembered from his first job. But this time, the simple act brought light to a community for the very first time. Donny, a Gibson Electric Membership Corporation line crewleader in Troy, was […]

Jackie Curlin was building and remodeling houses when a Hickman-Fulton Counties RECC superintendent asked him to consider linework. A few days later, Curlin called the superintendent with an answer. “I tried it out and ended up staying 25 years,” Curlin said. Gibson Electric Membership Corporation, which merged with Hickman-Fulton Counties RECC in 2016, hosted a […]

Each month, Gibson Protect works behind the scenes to keep your network safe. In July, we blocked 157,129 web threats, 75,653 attempted network intrusions and 4 viruses. Why it matters:Cyber threats are evolving fast. Whether it’s phishing emails, malicious downloads, or unauthorized access attempts, your home and business networks are constantly at risk. Gibson Protect […]

For 13 seasons, a small but passionate group of live reality game (LRG) fans have built lifelong connections through “Surviving Reelfoot.” Based on the popular CBS reality competition “Survivor”, “Surviving Reelfoot” invites players to spend eight days in Hornbeak, Tennessee, to play what the LRG community calls the most authentic experience outside of the television […]

Gibson Electric Membership Corporation sponsored six local high school students on the Washington Youth Tour, June 14-20, 2025. Students spent the week touring Washington, D.C., learning about electric cooperatives and making new friends. Each year, Gibson Electric and the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association host a short story creative writing contest to select delegates for the […]