News Releases
News Releases for: 2017
MLGW to Close North/South Lanes of Mendenhall Road North of Shelby Drive for Underground Electrical Work
September 18, 2017
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division will close all north bound travel lanes of Mendenhall Road just north of Shelby Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7 a.m. The southbound lanes will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 21.
This closure is necessary to perform underground electrical work at this location.
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda - Wednesday, Sept. 20
September 15, 2017
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:00 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Building
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda - Monday, September 11
September 7, 2017
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:00 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Building
MLGW crews continue restoration efforts
September 2, 2017
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division will continue restoration efforts throughout the weekend following power outages resulting from Tropical Depression Harvey that hit the area on Thursday.
More than 40,000 customers were affected by the storm system. Approximately 3,000 customers re
MLGW crews work into the evening to restore power
September 1, 2017
4:30 p.m.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division will continue restoration efforts into the evening following power outages resulting from Tropical Depression Harvey that hit the area on Thursday.
More than 40,000 customers were affected by the storm system. Approximately 8,000 cus
MLGW crews continue full restoration as a result of Thursday storms
September 1, 2017
8:30 a.m.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division began restoration efforts Thursday night for customers affected by Tropical Depression Harvey that hit the area on Thursday.
More than 40,000 customers were affected by the storm system. Approximately 15,000 customers remain without power.
MLGW Offers Weatherization Expo
August 24, 2017
M.I.N.E. (MLGW in Neighborhoods Everywhere) will host a weatherization expo at the Glenview Community Center, 1141 S. Barksdale, on Thursday, August 24. The event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an EnergySmart workshop to learn how to reduce energy
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda - Wednesday, August 16
August 14, 2017
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:00 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Building
Deferred Billing Relaxed Rules Program Ends August 16
August 10, 2017
As cooler weather returns to the Mid-South, Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s Deferred Billing Relaxed Rules Program will come to an end on Wednesday, August 16.
For this program, the bill has to be more than $250 and the upfront money required is 25 percent of the money owed or $250, whichev
MLGW Preserves Sanitation Icon Joe C. Warren’s Home
August 7, 2017
Press conference scheduled for Wed., Aug. 9, 2017 at 11 a.m.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water purchased the home of AFSCME Memphis Local 1733 member Joe C. Warren in June.
In honor of Mr. Warren, MLGW plans to preserve and maintain Warren’s home at 968 Meagher.
Warren held organiza
MLGW President and CEO to retire at the end of the year
August 4, 2017
Effective December 19, 2017, Memphis Light, Gas and Water President and Chief Executive Officer Jerry Collins Jr. will retire as head of the utility.
“Working for MLGW and the City of Memphis has been a great experience, however, after 30 years of public service it is now time for me
Pilot Safety Inspection Program Begins August 7
August 4, 2017
To ensure gas appliance safety, MLGW offers Pilot Safety Inspections through February 28, 2018. Customers are encouraged to begin scheduling appointments on August 7. Inspection appointments between September 2 and September 30 are free. After September 30, inspections incur a $55 fee which covers
As cooler weather returns to the Mid-South, Memphis Light Gas and Water’s Special Reconnect Program comes to an end. MLGW Community Offices will not be open this weekend. Normal operations will resume Monday, July 31.
The Deferred Billing Relaxed Rules Program will continue to be offered.
MLGW urges customers to beware of scammers
July 28, 2017
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division would like customers to be aware of the latest warning issued by the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Rising temperatures often result in rising utility costs. Scammers use this opportunity to tempt consumers with the promise of lower utility payments.
How the
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda - Wednesday, August 2
July 27, 2017
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:00 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Building
45 Window Air –Conditioning Units Available for Low-Income Seniors
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division and Neighborhood Christian Center are teaming up once again to “Play It Cool.” The annual initiative provides window air-conditioning units to qualified low-income seniors a
Due to the current heat wave that has engulfed Memphis and Shelby County, Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division will implement its Hazardous Weather Condition Impact Management Program effective Friday, July 21, 2017.
Residential customers can pay $250 plus the appropriate reconnect fee toward t
Last week, a certified independent lab began conducting tests on 10 wells that supply water to MLGW’s Davis pumping station located in southwest Memphis. Tests were also conducted on the treated drinking water which goes into MLGW’s distribution system.
Initial test results had some
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda - Wednesday, July 19
July 13, 2017
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:00 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Building
Memphis Light, Gas and Water's five community offices will be open extended hours on Monday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
MLGW Community Offices are located at:
Main Office
245 South Main
Map Location
North Community Office
2424 Summer Avenue
Map Location
Memphis, TN 38103