BROWNSVILLE – Employees from Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation participated in the 2024 Tennessee Electric Cooperative Day of Service on Thursday, Oct. 17. This year, volunteers focused their efforts on collecting food, hygienic items, cleaning supplies, and therapy crafts, benefiting Carl Perkins Centers in Haywood, Madison, Tipton, and Chester Counties.

The project gave all our employees the opportunity to gather specific supplies that the Carl Perkins Center in each county requested. These supplies are crucial to have available for children and families that are affected by abuse. Collectively, employees of STEMC gathered over 1,100 items to donate to the Carl Perkins Centers in our service area.

“We chose Carl Perkins Center because of their outstanding work in supporting children and families in preventing and dealing with child abuse in West Tennessee. Their dedication to aiding families in such a tough time of their lives aligns perfectly with our cooperative’s mission to support and uplift our local communities,” said Kenley Mitchell, coordinator of the Day of Service project at Southwest Tennessee EMC. “Electric cooperatives have a unique and deeply rooted relationship with the communities we serve. We are not just service providers; we are neighbors and partners who want to make this wonderful region we live in a better place,” added Kevin Murphy, President of Southwest Tennessee EMC.

Projects like the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Day of Service are important to STEMC because they allow employees to give back and make a tangible difference in the lives of their own neighbors and friends. “Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our communities through innovative energy solutions and exceptional service,” emphasized Kevin Murphy, President.

Statewide Impact

The Tennessee Electric Co-op Day of Service is coordinated by the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association. Thirty-one separate community service projects were completed as a part of this year’s event. More than 630 electric co-op employees devoted more than 1,300 volunteer hours across the state.

Since its inception, the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Day of Service has made a significant impact across the state. Over the past eight years, the program has completed 210 projects with the help of 4,164 volunteers who have collectively contributed 10,000 hours of service. These efforts have not only improved local communities but also strengthened the bond between electric cooperatives and the people they serve.

Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation is a consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric utility that serves more than 50,000 meters in Chester, Crockett, Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Shelby, and Tipton Counties. Learn more about Southwest Tennessee EMC at www.stemc.com.