Macon County, TN Power Outages
Utilities serving Macon 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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Macon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Macon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 359 significant power outages in Macon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 16–17, 2021) left 11,027 customers (80.1% 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 6 hr 44 min of power per year, more than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 24th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 156 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Macon County has risen recently: about 7 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–31, 2025) affected 506 customers (3.7%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 16–17, 2021 | 11,027(80.1%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2021 | 9,816(71.3%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 27–29, 2024 | 7,596(55.2%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jun 24–26, 2025 | 7,401(53.7%) | 3 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Jan 1–3, 2022 | 7,381(53.6%) | 3 | Winter storm |
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 Macon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Macon 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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Macon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Macon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Macon 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 Macon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Upper Cumberland E M C, Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN) provide electric service in Macon County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Macon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 16–17, 2021. It peaked at 11,027 customers without power (80.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Macon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 359 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 156 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Macon County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/macon-county