News Releases
News Releases for: 2020
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division warns customers about thieves and other criminals disguising themselves as essential workers in order to gain access to homes and walk around neighborhoods undetected.
MLGW employees conducting utility business will always have identification with them
MLGW Board Meeting (May 6)
May 1, 2020
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
of the MLGW Board of Commissioners
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.
Board Meeting Agenda
Public Notice
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 t
Online recording is audio only
Memphis Light, Gas and Water will stream its Board of Commissioners meeting exclusively online Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 8:30 a.m. There’s no physical meeting or video. The audio from the Commissioners’ electronic meeting will be livestreamed.
Public c
Work Continues on A. W. Willis Avenue
April 28, 2020
Westbound lane closure extended to Wednesday, April 29
Memphis Light, Gas and Water crews continue work on a water main along A. W. Willis Avenue.
A detour has westbound traffic going to 5th Street, to Sycamore Avenue, to 4th Street and then back to A. W. Willis Avenue.
This detour will la
Fuel Blending Process May Cause Customers to Smell Gas
April 27, 2020
Mercaptan to be used on President’s Island April 29
Customers may smell an odor of natural gas in the air near President’s Island on Wednesday, April 29. Excel TSD is using mercaptan, the chemical which gives natural gas its rotten egg odor, in their fuel blending process. The blendi
A. W. Willis Avenue Westbound Lane Closure Water main repairs expected to last until Friday, April 24
April 23, 2020
Memphis Light, Gas and Water crews are currently working on a water main along A. W. Willis Avenue.
A detour will have westbound traffic going to 5th Street, to Sycamore Avenue, to 4th Street and then back to A. W. Willis Avenue.
This detour will last until Friday, April 24 unless rain slows
MLGW Crews to Aid in Chattanooga Storm Restoration
April 15, 2020
A convoy of eight MLGW trucks with nine employees will leave the North Service Center, 1060 Tupelo, on April 16 at 6 a.m. for the five-hour drive to Chattanooga, TN, to help with storm restoration.
The crews will be in Chattanooga for an unspecified amount of time. In recent years mutual aid agr
MLGW Board Meeting (April 15)
April 13, 2020
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
of the MLGW Board of Commissioners
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.
Board Meeting Agenda
Public Notice
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
Poplar Lane Closures Extended as Repairs Continue
April 13, 2020
Memphis Light, Gas and Water crews will continue repairs to a water leak in front of 3850 Poplar Avenue. This maintenance requires westbound curb and middle lane on Poplar Avenue between East Galloway Drive and Redbird Lane remain closed.
Water delivery to customers shouldn’t be affected d
Fuel Blending Process May Cause Customers to Smell Gas
April 10, 2020
Mercaptan to be used on President’s Island April 13 to April 16
Customers may smell an odor of natural gas in the air near President’s Island for four days starting Monday, April 13 through Thursday, April 16. Excel TSD is using mercaptan, the chemical which gives natural gas i
There’s no physical location for the meeting
In the interest of health and safety, Memphis Light, Gas and Water will once again stream its Board of Commissioners meeting exclusively online Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 8:30 a.m. There’s no physical meeting. The Commissioners’ elec
Home for Safe Digging Month?
April 9, 2020
This April, many U.S. residents will stay home to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s likely that many will decide to do some digging, either for gardening this spring, putting in fence posts, landscaping or having construction done. Staying safe from the virus is good, but also reme
MLGW Closed Good Friday
April 7, 2020
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division offices will be closed Friday, April 10 in observance of Good Friday. Normal business operations resume Monday, April 13.
MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 429,000 customers in Memphis and Shelby Co
MLGW Suspends Late Fees until Further Notice
April 3, 2020
Effective immediately, Memphis Light, Gas and Water will waive late fees on any bills issued today and going forward until further notice.
MLGW has a history of working with our customers when they need us most. That commitment continues during the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Customers are enc
Poplar lane closures extended due to water leak repairs
March 31, 2020
Repairs continue until April 10
Memphis Light, Gas and Water crews will continue repairs to a water leak in front of 3850 Poplar Avenue. This maintenance requires the closing of the westbound curb and middle lane on Poplar Avenue between East Galloway Drive and Redbird Lane until April 10.
Wa
MLGW Closed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Day
March 30, 2020
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division offices will be closed Friday, April 3 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Day. Normal business operations resume Monday, April 6.
MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 429,000 customer
MLGW Board Meeting (April 1)
March 26, 2020
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
of the MLGW Board of Commissioners
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.
Board Meeting Agenda
Public Notice
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 t
There’s no physical location for the meeting
In the interest of health and safety, Memphis Light, Gas and Water will stream its Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 8:30 a.m. MLGW Board of Commissioners meeting exclusively online. The meeting will not be accessible at any physical location.
Public
Drive-thru windows and drop boxes to remain open
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is restricting access to its Community Offices on Monday, March 23 for the safety of customers and employees. Drive-thru windows and drop boxes will remain open for payments by cash, check, and money orders only. Custo
Water Leak at 3850 Poplar Causes Lane Closures
March 17, 2020
Repair work estimated to take 7-10 days
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is repairing a water leak in front of 3850 Poplar Avenue. This maintenance requires the closing of the westbound curb and middle lane on Poplar Avenue between East Galloway Drive and Redbird Lane.
Water delivery t
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