Middle Tennessee Electric Warns About Scammers, Lineman Rodeo Preview, and Summer Power Tips
Middle Tennessee Electric President and CEO Chris Jones joined us on the morning show to talk about an important scam warning affecting local residents, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming lineman rodeo competition.
Chris explains how scammers are impersonating MTE employees in areas like Mount Juliet and Lebanon, showing up at homes demanding payment and using fake uniforms and vehicles to trick people. We also discuss phone scams, suspicious emails, and how to protect yourself from cyber threats.
We also got an inside look at the Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo coming up in Florence, Alabama this June. Chris breaks down the different competitions, including the intense “hurt man rescue” event where linemen race to safely rescue a 250-pound dummy from the top of a utility pole in just minutes.
Other topics in this interview include:
- Scam prevention and safety tips
- Fake MTE employees going door-to-door
- Phone and email scam warnings
- Lineman rodeo training and competitions
- How MTE crews prepare for storms
- Summer energy-saving tips
- Free home energy evaluations from MTE
- Levelized billing explained
- Cybersecurity workforce challenges
- Recent storm recovery efforts across Middle Tennessee
- MTE’s Earth Day community event and tree giveaways
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For official information or to report suspicious activity, contact Middle Tennessee Electric directly.
