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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 […]

Cut energy costs and improve comfort with a conventional electric water heater. Gibson Electric Membership Corporation helps make buying a water heater affordable through its financing program: The purchase and installation are quick and convenient. Just visit one of our participating water heater dealers, make your selection and sign a Gibson Electric financing agreement. Gibson […]

A large, colorful display on the lobby wall at Friendship Elementary School puts a playful twist on a classic sci-fi catchphrase: “Take me to your readers.” Throughout the 2024-25 school year, veteran teacher Ashlee Hall tracked students’ reading progress by moving their spaceships through the galaxy to show their word count gains. At the top […]

Working at a cooperative fits Gibson Electric Engineering Assistant Sandy Collins to a T. “She is the epitome of the word [cooperative],” said Emily Sullivan, a longtime friend and former colleague. Collins was recently honored – and surprised – with the Administrative Professional of the Year Award at the Greater Gibson County Area Chamber of […]

Gibson Electric Membership Corporation recently welcomed several new employees. Engineering Intern Josiah Tingley, Seventh-Period Apprentice Lineworkers Hayden French, and Jonathon Keeling, Apprentice Lineworker Baker Osborn and Technical Support Representative Jimmy Bailey joined the team in May. Tingley is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration at the University of Tennessee at Martin where he earned […]