Cheatham County, TN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Cheatham County, Tennessee share live outage data (Cumberland Elec Member Corp), and none of them report outages here right now. Nashville Electric Service and City of Dickson do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Cheatham County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cheatham County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 284 significant power outages in Cheatham County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 3, 2020) came when tornadoes left 9,676 customers (62.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 26 min of power per year, more than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 19th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 113 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cheatham County has held roughly steady recently: about 8 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 997 customers (6.5%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 3, 2020 | 9,676(62.7%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jun 18–28, 2019 | 8,287(53.7%) | 11 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 3–9, 2023 | 7,239(46.9%) | 7 | High winds |
| 4 | Dec 9–10, 2023 | 7,053(45.7%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | May 3–6, 2020 | 4,524(29.3%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Cheatham County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cheatham County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Electric Service (NES) | Municipal | 470,927 | Not reporting | |
| Cumberland Electric (CEMC) | Cooperative | 113,734 | Reporting | |
| City of Dickson | Municipal | 39,833 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Tennessee. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Cheatham County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cheatham County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cheatham County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Cheatham County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nashville Electric Service, Cumberland Elec Member Corp, City of Dickson provide electric service in Cheatham County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Cheatham County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 3, 2020. It peaked at 9,676 customers without power (62.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Cheatham County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 284 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 113 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cheatham County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/cheatham-county