News Releases
News Releases for: 2021
In the interest of protecting life and property, MLGW is required by law to routinely survey all gas services for leaks. This survey is over the full length of the gas service from the street to the gas meter.
For more than 20 years, MLGW has contracted with Heath Consultants, a national company
Utility work on Poplar Avenue continues
May 4, 2021
New leak requires 2-3 weeks of additional repairs
Memphis Light, Gas and Water crews will continue water repairs on Poplar Avenue. A new leak has been identified. The two north westbound lanes from 3644 to 3546 on Poplar will be closed. The south westbound lane will be open.
Due to the depth
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting May 5, 2021
April 30, 2021
Meeting to be held in person with limited attendance
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public meetings are held at 8:30 a.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted
MLGW Board of Commissioners May 5, 2021
April 29, 2021
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public meetings are held at 8:30 a.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Building, 220 S. Main which ar
LJoin us for MLGW Power Pivot’s next small business webinar today at 4 p.m. on MLGW’s Facebook page, (facebook.com/MLGW1).
In recognition of National Financial Literacy Month, Power Pivot’s April webinar is entitled, “Advice Your Small Business Can Bank On.” In this
Road closure on Danny Thomas due to Water Main Work
April 23, 2021
Repairs to take place Wednesday, April 28
A Memphis Light, Gas and Water crew will install a water service line at 409 Danny Thomas on Wednesday, April 28. South bound traffic will be closed on Danny Thomas from Vance to Mississippi Boulevard. North bound traffic will be down to one lane. Work w
Join us for MLGW Power Pivot’s next small business webinar at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 29 on MLGW’s Facebook page, (facebook.com/MLGW1).
In recognition of National Financial Literacy Month, Power Pivot’s April webinar is entitled, “Advice Your Small Business Can Bank On.&rd
Utility assistance available for customers in need
April 19, 2021
The U.S. Department of Treasury has granted a total of $28.2 million to the City of Memphis and Shelby County to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program. The program will provide Shelby County residents direct financial assistance in the form of emergency rent and utility relief.
Memphis Light, Gas, and Water recently celebrated a milestone for the completion of over 500 homes weatherized in March 2021 through its Share the Pennies program. Share the Pennies is a partnership between Memphis Light, Gas and Water and the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA) designed to
MLGW to perform routine gas maintenance
April 16, 2021
MLGW will be performing maintenance at the TVA Allen Combined Cycle Plant (2536 Hennington Avenue) on Monday, April 19 at 8 a.m.
This planned work will require natural gas to be vented into the atmosphere for one to four hours.
The public in the surrounding areas may smell mercaptan in the ai
Maintenance work to close Appling Road exit on I-40
April 15, 2021
Work to take place Sunday, April 18 from 5-7 a.m.
MLGW maintenance work will temporarily close the Appling Road exit ramp (Exit 15) westbound on I-40 this Sunday, April 18 from 5-7 a.m. This work will only involve the exit ramp, not the travel lane.
MLGW is the largest three-service public po
Memphis Light, Gas and Water will stream its Board of Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, April 21 at 8:30 a.m. on mlgw.com. There will not be a physical meeting. Customers can go to mlgw.com/livestream to view the meeting. A link to the meeting will also be available on mlgw.com Wednesday morning.
Notice of the MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting
April 14, 2021
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.
Due to the declarations of a State of Emergency by the President of the United States, the Governor of Tennessee and the Mayor of Memphis relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MLGW Board of Commissioners meeting will be conducted via live stream in order t
Water Main Work on Danny Thomas Postponed
April 12, 2021
The installation of a water main at 409 Danny Thomas has been postponed. Work was initially set for today, April 12. Traffic in that area will no longer be affected.
MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 429,000 customers in Memphis an
April is Safe Digging Month
April 12, 2021
Stay safe this April. April is National Safe Digging Month, a time when many homeowners, residents and contractors dig, excavate, build, landscape and garden. If there are plans to dig on your property at any time, whether it’s for fence posts, trees, gardening, home addition, construction or
Power outages are a pain and trees are often the cause. Find out what MLGW’s tree trimming practices are around power lines, proper tree care and how to select the best trees to reduce your energy burden.
“Power Outages – Rooted in Trees” starts our virtual neighborhood s
Road closure on Danny Thomas due to Water Main Work
April 9, 2021
Repairs start Monday, April 12
A Memphis Light, Gas and Water crew will install a 4’’ water main at 409 Danny Thomas on Monday, April 12. South bound traffic will be closed on Danny Thomas from Vance to Mississippi Boulevard. North bound traffic will be down to one lane. Work will be
MLGW gas crews will begin working on a nine-month construction and maintenance project in various sections of Midtown and East Memphis.
Drivers should be aware that some curb lanes may be closed to traffic at different phases of the project during the next nine months. Construction crews will st
Memphis Light, Gas and Water will stream its Board of Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, April 7 at 8:30 a.m. on mlgw.com.
There will not be a physical meeting.
Customers who plan to submit questions can send them by email prior to the meeting. The email should include: The customer’s
Good Friday and MLK Memorial Day to be observed
Memphis Light, Gas and Water offices will be closed Friday, April 2 in observance of Good Friday. Offices will also be closed Monday, April 5 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Day. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, April 6.
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