Nashville Electric Service
1214 Church Street, Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Nashville Electric Service is one of the 12 largest public electric utilities in the nation, distributing energy to over 370,000 customers in Middle Tennessee. Since 1939, we have been committed to providing safe and reliable power in a financially responsible way.

Providing Reliable Power

NES is among only four percent of all public utilities in the country to receive the Reliable Public Power Providers Diamond Award, the industry’s highest honor for offering safe and reliable electricity to customers.

One major factor in providing continuous power is regular tree maintenance near power lines and electrical equipment. Learn more about our trimming guidelines. 

Staying Safe Around Electricity

Be prepared for severe weather and potential power outages, and always be aware of possible electrical hazards. Follow these important precautions to keep you and your family safe.

Protecting the Environment

NES is focused on both environmental stewardship and helping customers reduce their energy load. Learn more about our green programs.

Safety

NES offers important advice for staying safe during storms and around electricity. Always have an emergency supply kit handy, including batteries, flashlights, a portable radio, battery-powered clock, nonperishable food, bottled water and a fully charged cell phone.

Storm Safety Precautions

Portable Generators

• Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning from the toxic engine exhaust by operating your generator outside for proper ventilation. 
• Never refuel your generator when it is running. Let it cool down first.
• Do not store fuel in a garage, basement or inside your home. Vapors can be released that can cause illness and are a potential fire hazard.
• Install a carbon monoxide detector inside your home to warn you in case of a gas leak.
• Never hook up a generator directly to your home's electrical service or wiring. This can cause backfeeding and poses a serious risk to NES lineworkers. 

Tree Debris Removal  

Our crews must work quickly to restore power to all customers. Crews may need to cut broken and uprooted trees to make repairs to our lines, but it is the responsibility of the property owner to remove tree debris caused by a storm or emergency situation.

Appliances & Outlets

Power Lines

• Stay away from power lines and assume every wire is live.
• Never fly a kite or model airplane near power lines.
• Look up before moving metal ladders and scaffolding to avoid contact with lines.
• Don’t attempt to remove tree limbs or debris from power lines. Leave it to the professionals.
• Stay inside the car if power lines fall across your vehicle. If you are forced to abandon your car, jump clear and never touch the car and the ground at the same time.