The pages of this publication routinely celebrate the things that make Tennessee unique and special — places that simply cannot…
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.
Cooperatives are, by any measure, a big deal in our state. From the Mississippi River to the Great Smoky Mountains,…
Your workplace might be an office, factory or farm. Yet no matter your profession, you follow safety rules that address…
Over the past 50 years, Tennessee’s member-owned electric cooperatives have sent thousands of rural youth to Washington, D.C. The frequently…
For nearly three decades now, the thousands of readers who enjoy The Tennessee Magazine have recognized — and appreciated —…
If you’re a proud supporter of the University of Tennessee, you’re already intrigued by the title. But if your allegiances…
In early April, Gibson Electric Membership Corporation held its annual members meeting. The cooperative’s board and management submitted an annual…
There are a number of holidays and appreciation days we celebrate. Some more important than others. We don’t observe National…
Occasionally, the question arises as to the continued need for electric cooperatives. The query often comes from investor-owned utilities that…
“He’s in the 11th floor burn unit at Vandy” are familiar words to electric utility employees in Tennessee. They are…