Jackson County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Jackson 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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Jackson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jackson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 11 significant power outages in Jackson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 28, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 684 customers (14.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 79th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 3 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
The most recent significant outage on record (Apr 12, 2019) affected 272 customers (5.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 28, 2017 | 684(14.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 15, 2018 | 276(5.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Sep 22, 2018 | 273(5.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 12, 2019 | 272(5.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 13, 2018 | 153(3.2%) | 1 | 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 Jackson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jackson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Cumberland E M C | Cooperative | 54,524 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN) | Cooperative | 30,837 | 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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Jackson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jackson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jackson 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 Jackson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Upper Cumberland E M C, Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN) provide electric service in Jackson County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 28, 2017. It peaked at 684 customers without power (14.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Jackson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 11 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 min of power per year, and on 3 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jackson County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/jackson-county