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Composite image of four new employees. From left to right: a man in an orange cap and gray shirt with an orange "T" on the pocket; a man in a camouflage cap, glasses, and white shirt with a logo; a man in a blue shirt with a logo and facial hair; and a woman in a black top and checkered pants, seated with hands resting on her legs.

Skilled additions strengthen Connect support

October 17, 2025

Note: Brett Wade was recently promoted to Fiber Installation/Repair Technician 2. To ensure Gibson Connect subscribers continue enjoying fast, reliable service, Gibson Electric Membership Corporation recently welcomed four new team members with backgrounds in fiber optics and Information Technology (IT). Fiber Installation/Repair Technicians I Cody Hoffman-Bullington, Parker Denton and Brett Wade, and Technical Support Representative […]

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EnergyRight on the money: incentives that make a difference

October 2, 2025

Thanks to the TVA EnergyRight® program for businesses and industries, communities across our service area are seeing real benefits from energy efficiency upgrades. In partnership with Gibson Electric Membership Corporation, TVA is helping schools, businesses and industries reduce costs and improve facilities without straining their budgets. Gibson Electric Key Account Representative Cynthia McClure delivered incentive […]

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Preserving what matters

October 1, 2025

Every October, we celebrate National Cooperative Month—a time to reflect on what makes electric cooperatives unique and worth preserving. This year, we’re adding a little extra flavor to the celebration, because at Gibson Electric Membership Corporation, members are our jam. Cooperatives put people before profits, serve their communities, and give member-owners the power to make local […]

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A utility pole stands in a rural landscape with green fields, a narrow paved road, and power lines stretching into the distance.

Saving energy during peak times

September 19, 2025

Does your home buzz with activity in the early morning or right after dinner? That’s not just your routine — it’s part of a bigger picture. These are what we call “peak times,” when everyone’s flipping on lights, brewing coffee, cooking meals and unwinding with electronics. And while it might seem like business as usual, […]

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A family legacy blooms at First Love Farms

September 12, 2025

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 […]

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Two men in hard hats and a woman stand near a utility vehicle as one man points into the distance during a drone inspection.

Drones and service reliability

September 5, 2025

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) […]

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Members are our jam

September 2, 2025

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 Member Service Center locations. Note: 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 […]

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Powering progress, celebrating success

August 29, 2025

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 […]

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How to Qualify for Lifeline USAC Service

August 28, 2025

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 […]

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Donny Thomas, a lineworker, wearing a safety harness and helmet is secured to a wooden utility pole. The background shows a scenic view of mountains and cloudy skies in Guatemala.

Powering lives, building bonds in Guatemala

August 19, 2025

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 […]

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