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Want to represent your community on the board of your local cooperative?

Petition packets for potential candidates are now available at your local Southwest Tennessee Electric office. To qualify, candidates must collect 15 signatures from fellow co-op members and submit their completed petition by Friday, April 24 at 11:30 a.m.
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Behind every powered home is a team doing work many people never see.

From long hours to challenging conditions, being a lineworker takes skill, resilience and heart.

Today, Ben, Chris, Craig and Josh share something you might not know about the job. 💡
#STEMC #ThankALineworker #LineworkerAppreciation
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This week is Lineworker Appreciation Week and we’re celebrating our Lineworkers, OSP Fiber Specialists and Meter Department. Thank you for your dedication and the sacrifices you make to provide our members electricity every single day!

From early mornings to late nights, in every kind of weather, their work keeps our homes running and our communities connected. ⚡

Hear from Jake, Michael, Donald, Caleb and Jackson, members of our team, as they share what they enjoy most about being a lineworker. Join us this week as we celebrate the people behind the power. 💚
#STEMC #ThankALineworker #LineworkerAppreciation
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20,000+ members connected! 🎉
In partnership with Aeneas Internet & Telephone, we’re expanding access to reliable fiber internet across our service area.

Need internet service? Contact Aeneas today to get connected.We are so excited to announce that we have connected over 20,000 @southwesttnelectric Customers to the Fiber Internet network!
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JOB POSTING: STEMC is now accepting applications for a Locator in the Eastern District.

A detailed description of the position and an employment application can be found at stemc.com/careers/?v=2. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm, Friday, April 10, 2026.
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Join the co-op team! ⚡

Southwest Tennessee Electric is seeking a detail-oriented, trusted professional to serve as Executive Assistant in the Brownsville Corporate Headquarters.

A detailed description of the position and an employment application can be found at stemc.com/careers/?v=2. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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