Smith County, TN Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Smith County, Tennessee by Middle Tennessee E M C.
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Smith County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Smith County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 59 significant power outages in Smith County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 24, 2019) left 3,448 customers (40.1% 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 1 hr 12 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 68th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 12 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Smith County has fallen recently: about 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 31, 2025) affected 260 customers (3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 24, 2019 | 3,448(40.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 6, 2017 | 3,392(39.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jan 2, 2018 | 3,378(39.3%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 4 | Sep 30, 2018 | 3,368(39.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 15, 2018 | 3,364(39.2%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Smith County?
Electric companies with service territory in Smith County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) | Cooperative | 355,220 | Reporting | |
| 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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Smith County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Smith County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Smith County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Smith County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Middle Tennessee E M C, Upper Cumberland E M C, Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN) provide electric service in Smith County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Smith County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 24, 2019. It peaked at 3,448 customers without power (40.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Smith County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 59 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 12 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Smith County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/smith-county