Wilson County, TN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Wilson County, Tennessee share live outage data (Middle Tennessee E M C), and none of them report outages here right now. Nashville Electric Service does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Wilson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wilson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 290 significant power outages in Wilson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 3–9, 2020) came when tornadoes left 35,831 customers (53.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 47 min of power per year, less than the Tennessee average of 5 hr 20 min. That ranks 57th of 88 Tennessee counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 39 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wilson County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 3,791 customers (5.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 3–9, 2020 | 35,831(53.3%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | May 3–5, 2020 | 23,545(35%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 8, 2020 | 9,554(14.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 27 – Jul 1, 2023 | 8,240(12.3%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 11, 2021 | 7,628(11.3%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
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 Wilson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wilson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Electric Service (NES) | Municipal | 470,927 | Not reporting | |
| Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) | Cooperative | 355,220 | Reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Tennessee. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
No Wilson County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Wilson County
Lebanon, Mount Juliet
Nearby counties
Wilson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wilson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wilson 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 Wilson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nashville Electric Service, Middle Tennessee E M C provide electric service in Wilson County, Tennessee.
What was the worst power outage in Wilson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 3–9, 2020. It peaked at 35,831 customers without power (53.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Wilson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 290 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 39 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wilson County, TN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/tennessee/wilson-county