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A utility lineworker climbs a power pole surrounded by snow‑ and ice‑covered trees at sunset while working to restore power after Winter Storm Fern.

Employees lend a hand to restore power, fiber

March 13, 2026

This is the expanded version of the story that appeared in our cooperative magazines. With the worst portions of historic Winter Storm Fern missing the Gibson Electric Membership Corporation service area, lineworkers were quick to answer the call for aid, traveling to Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation and Pickwick Electric Cooperative on Monday, Jan. 26. […]

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Two people stand in an office during a retirement reception. The person on the left is wearing a light teal button‑down shirt and holding a cup of yellow punch. The person on the right is wearing a light blue striped button‑down shirt. They are standing near light‑colored cabinets and a wall‑mounted thermostat.

Leaving a legacy of stewardship and service

March 11, 2026

When Richard BeDen started his career in accounting, he was equipped with a luggable computer he carried from audit to audit. “It had two floppy disk drives and a small, green screen,” he recalled. “It was packed in what looked like a small suitcase on wheels, and we ‘lugged’ it around with us.” The earliest […]

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Graphic showing the five primary reasons data centers require huge amounts of electricity to operate.

Balancing data center demand and reliability

March 4, 2026

Data centers may feel like a big-city phenomenon, but more of them are showing up in rural communities like ours for good reason. Rural areas offer what data centers need most: affordable land, room to grow and access to transmission lines that can move large amounts of power. What makes data centers different from other […]

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A white pickup truck is parked along a rural roadside, with three triangular emergency warning reflectors placed on the pavement behind it. Trees, grass, and a lightly traveled road are visible in the background on a clear day.

Move over for your service and their safety

February 27, 2026

After a late-night storm settles and most folks head to bed, Gibson Electric Membership Corporation crews are just getting started. Gibson Electric lineworkers and Gibson Connect fiber technicians work in all weather, day and night, to restore power and keep communities connected. At the roadside, they set cones, position bucket trucks and service vans and […]

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Seven people wearing matching blue polo shirts stand side by side on a grassy lawn, with the U.S. Capitol and leafy trees visible in the background on a sunny day.

Write your way to Washington, D.C.

February 16, 2026

What can 900 words do? More than you think. They can open doors to unforgettable experiences, lifelong friendships and even thousands of dollars in scholarships. They can take you from your hometown to the steps of the U.S. Capitol. All it takes is one short story and your imagination. The Electric Cooperative Creative Writing Contest […]

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An older woman and a man shake hands while speaking inside a large community hall filled with people seated at long tables. Attendees visit, eat, and mingle in the background beneath high wooden ceilings, with a casual, welcoming event atmosphere.

Co-ops in your corner

February 11, 2026

If there’s one word chilling the blood of politicians across the aisle today, it’s affordability. From housing to healthcare, education and energy, costs are rising everywhere — and no one is happy about it. This time of year can be especially hard. Severe winter weather drives up heating costs. There are many reasons for increasing […]

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Five adults stand side by side against a light brick wall, dressed in coordinated black outfits. One person stands in the center wearing a black button-down shirt and pants, with two people on each side wearing black dresses or tops, posed closely together on a concrete surface.

Celebrate community at our 89th Annual Members’ Meeting

February 4, 2026

Gibson Electric Membership Corporation is more than a utility; we’re neighbors working together to power and connect our communities. Our Annual Members’ Meeting on Thursday, March 26, at Crockett County High School in Alamo is your chance to come together, catch up with friends and help guide the future of your cooperative. Here’s what makes […]

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Inside a work vehicle, a technician is examining an open fiber optic splice tray mounted on a holder. The tray contains neatly organized fiber cables and labeled connectors. Behind the technician, the wall displays diagrams, notes, and a color-coded chart. A green toolbox sits on the counter. Through the window, a utility truck with equipment is parked along a roadside bordered by trees.

Guess who’s strengthening our communities

January 30, 2026

Play this quick guessing game to find out who’s strengthening our communities: I’m about the width of a human hair.I can carry a heavy load — fast.I help connect communities and bridge the digital divide.I am faster and more reliable than my competition.I enable smart grid technology for better power management.I help improve Gibson Electric […]

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LIHEAP logo featuring the acronym in large, bold orange letters inside the outline of a house. Below the house outline, the text reads: 'Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

Get help with energy bills

January 27, 2026

Please note: Gibson Electric is not involved in the application process or in distributing LIHEAP funds. All applications and decisions are handled directly by the appropriate state and local agencies. Applications for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) are being accepted in Tennessee and Kentucky. This federally funded grant program aims to assist low-income households […]

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Promotional graphic with the words “Winter Wonder List Sweepstakes” in green script lettering.

Enter to win the Winter Wonder List Sweepstakes

January 12, 2026

Ready to make your winter one to remember? TVA EnergyRight is giving you the chance to win big just for taking smart steps toward energy savings. Complete your free DIY Home Energy Assessment by March 8, 2026, and you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win our Winter Wonder List prize pack (worth $600): […]

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