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When outdoor temperatures rise, air conditioners work harder and run longer, causing a noticeable increase in electricity use. Add to that the fact that many people use electricity at the same times—mornings and early evenings—and the demand on our electric grid goes up even more. At Gibson Electric Membership Corporation, we partner with the Tennessee […]

An intensive training program in Rutherford is giving youth the tools needed to pursue a career in firefighting while helping fire departments address dire staffing concerns. Gathered to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Rutherford Junior Firefighter Program, 30 students stood shoulder-to-shoulder with leader Jessica Rudd, Rutherford Fire Department Recruiting and Retention Officer. “We could […]

Gibson Electric Membership Corporation is proud to sponsor six local students on the annual Washington Youth Tour, an unforgettable expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., June 14-20. Claire Evans, Crockett County; Brian Robertson, Gibson County; Catelyn Ripley, Lake County; Reese Ulen, Obion County; Sophia Harding, Kentucky; and Jaxon Vredingburgh, At-Large; will join peers from electric cooperatives […]

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is no longer optional — it’s essential. At Gibson Connect, we understand how important it is to keep your family and devices safe from online threats. That’s why we offer Gibson Protect, a powerful security solution built into your home Wi-Fi network. Last month, Gibson Protect blocked 420,820 online threats from our subscribers […]

You probably have a good reason for wanting to take on a do-it-yourself home project. From saving money to customizing specifications to your liking, it’s easy to see why homeowners are eager to roll up their sleeves and do the work themselves. Gibson Electric Membership Corporation encourages homeowners to keep safety in mind when tackling […]

By Jaxon Vredingburgh Jaxon is a junior at Peabody High School. His short story is the overall winner in our 2025 Cooperative Writing Contest. Jaxon’s story has been submitted at the state level. This year’s theme is Energizing Every Moment. In the heart of West Tennessee, two friends, Dean and Sam, set off on an […]

Each year, Gibson Electric Membership Corporation sponsors two Tennessee students on the Youth Leadership Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, and two Kentucky students on the Frankfort Youth Tour. This year’s Tennessee delegates were juniors Seth LaRue, Dyer County High School, and Madee Arflack, Peabody High School, and the Kentucky delegates were juniors Sydney Todd and Ella […]

Three schools served by Gibson Electric Membership Corporation – Bells Elementary School, Dyer School and South Gibson County High School – have been awarded STEM grants from Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in March. TVA, in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc., a TVA retiree organization, provides grants to develop science, technology, engineering, and math education programs […]

Building floats in a sand-bottom, barely standing pole barn led Gibson Electric Field Engineer Mitzie Privitt to her husband Jerry and their shared passion for service. Three decades and over 700 floats later, Privitt is honored to serve as the president of the 87th West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, Tennessee’s largest and longest-running festival. “It’s my […]

The comfortable spring weather is more likely to nudge you to open your windows than to turn on the air conditioner, making it the perfect time to prep your system for the summer heat. The best time to service your home’s air conditioning system is when you don’t need it. If you put it off […]