Thousands Without Power in Middle Tennessee Amidst Large Outage
A large power outage is affecting over 11,000 customers of Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation in Sumner and Robertson counties, Tennessee, impacting areas including White House, Millersville, Hendersonville, Greenbrier, and Ridgetop. The cause is under investigation, with initial indications pointing to…
Nashville, TN, August 23, 2026 —
A significant power outage is impacting more than 11,000 customers of Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (CEMC) across Sumner and Robertson counties in Tennessee. The widespread disruption is affecting multiple communities, including White House, Millersville, Hendersonville, Greenbrier, and Ridgetop.
The exact cause of the extensive power loss is currently under investigation. Initial information suggests that the issue may be originating upstream of the CEMC’s own electrical system, indicating a potential problem with the broader power supply infrastructure feeding the cooperative.
CEMC is actively working to identify the source of the outage and restore power to the affected areas. The company has not yet provided an estimated time for full power restoration.
Residents in the affected counties are experiencing disruptions due to the outage. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses and repair efforts continue.
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