There are a number of constants in the electric utility industry: keeping a watchful eye on the weather, a 24/7…
Author: David Callis
David Callis
David Callis is a 1982 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, with a degree in business administration. He served the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association in various roles until his retirement in 2022.
Looking outside your home, you’ve probably noticed the transformer on the pole (or ground) that supplies your electricity. Transformers are…
Winter storms in February blanketed parts of Tennessee with ice, enough to bring down nearly 1,000 poles, cause more than…
In 1965, 14 high school juniors boarded a bus and left Nashville, heading to Washington, D.C. The students were part…
“Education is learning what you didn’t even know you didn’t know.” This quote from historian Daniel Boorstin sums up a…
Leaders come from all walks of life. Some are thrust into leadership roles because of their family lineage — which…
Several things about the holiday season bring out the best in all of us. This time of year, we enjoy…
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in the number of scams targeting utility consumers’ pocketbooks. In…
The Tennessee State Fair is a celebration of rural life. Last month, Tennessee’s electric cooperatives had the opportunity to help…
While there are usually two sides to every story, quite often there are even more. That makes decision-making difficult, whether…