Fentress County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Fentress County, Tennessee don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Fentress County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Fentress County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 237 significant power outages in Fentress County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 19, 2023) left 8,307 customers (77.7% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 55 min of power per year, more than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 6th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 149 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Fentress County has risen recently: about 12 hr 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 175 customers (1.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 19, 2023 | 8,307(77.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Mar 3–7, 2023 | 5,594(52.4%) | 5 | High winds |
| 3 | Mar 30–31, 2022 | 5,546(51.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 4–6, 2022 | 5,179(48.5%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 5 | Mar 15–17, 2025 | 4,893(45.8%) | 3 | 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 Fentress County?
Electric companies with service territory in Fentress County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC) | Cooperative | 129,770 | 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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Fentress County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Fentress County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Fentress 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 Fentress County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Volunteer Electric Coop provide electric service in Fentress County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Fentress County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 19, 2023. It peaked at 8,307 customers without power (77.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Fentress County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 237 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 149 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Fentress County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/fentress-county