2025 MLGW News Releases

MLGW completes installation of Weaver-Gill pipeline

October 9, 2025

New pipeline installed and fully operational just in time for Public Natural Gas Week Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division announced the completion of the construction phase of $37.4 million natural gas pipeline modernization project, Weaver-Gill, in South Memphis. The newly installed 5.4-mile

Traffic Alert: Lane Closure on North Parkway

October 7, 2025

Water repair to last two to three weeks Memphis Light, Gas and Water is repairing a water main on North Parkway. Work will begin on Friday, October 10, and is expected to last two to three weeks. A section of the eastbound left lane on North Parkway will be closed from North Manassas to appro

Gas Odor in the Air October 6-8

October 3, 2025

Maintenance work with mercaptan will impact areas in Whitehaven MLGW will perform routine maintenance near Gill and Brooks Roads; on Weaver, south of Ruby Creek; Shelby Drive, east of Horn Lake; Raines and Neely Roads; Holmes and Ford Roads; and Mitchel and Highway 61 starting Monday, October 6,

MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting October 15

October 1, 2025

Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public meetings are held at 8:30 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month (unless otherwise noted) at the MLGW Administration Building, Board Room, 220 S. Main.

MLGW announces the 2025 Student Poster Art Contest focusing on wind power generation and distribution with Power League Superhero “Windy”

September 30, 2025

Memphis-Shelby County students, grab your paints, brushes, colored pencils, crayons, glue, glitter and even computers! It’s time to enter Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s 2025 Student Poster Art Contest. The theme is wind power and the challenge for students is to design the newest MLGW P

MLGW construction to temporarily close Dunlap Street

September 25, 2025

The project is expected to last approximately four to six weeks MLGW is performing underground electric construction work on Dunlap Street, between Lane Avenue and North Parkway, beginning Friday, September 26. The project is expected to last approximately four to six weeks. During this time, th

MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting October 1

September 22, 2025

Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public meetings are held at 8:30 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month (unless otherwise noted) at the MLGW Administration Building, Board Room, 220 S. Main.

MLGW using UAV Recon for drone inspections

September 19, 2025

Memphis Light, Gas and Water is using drone pilots from UAV Recon to inspect overhead electrical equipment in the Castalia Heights neighborhood. The utility previously used drones to inspect 9,000 utility poles around Orange Mound. The repairs and maintenance that came about because of those inspec

MLGW Substation Fire Causes over 11,000 Outages Staff and crews working 24/7 to restore power

September 16, 2025

A substation breaker (about the size of a car) caught fire at a substation near Firestone this afternoon. We are still investigating the cause. Staff and crews are working on restoring all customers as quickly and as safely as possible. However, affected customers should plan on being without power

MLGW to close Whitehaven Community Office for renovations

September 15, 2025

The last day of business will be Friday, September 26 Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division’s Whitehaven Community Office, located at 1111 E. Shelby Dr., will close temporarily for remodeling. The last day of business will be Friday, September 26. Renovations will begin on Monday, Septe

MLGW Announces New Barricade Reporting Site

September 11, 2025

Memphis Light, Gas and Water is rolling out a new tool to ensure that no cones or barricades are left behind. With nearly 5,000 street cuts each year, clearing equipment from neighborhoods is an ongoing challenge. The utility is asking customers to assist by reporting any abandoned barricades, c

MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting September 17

September 3, 2025

Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public meetings are held at 8:30 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month (unless otherwise noted) at the MLGW Administration Building, Board Room, 220 S. Main.

MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting September 3

September 2, 2025

Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public meetings are held at 8:30 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month (unless otherwise noted) at the MLGW Administration Building, Board Room, 220 S. Main.

Customers could smell gas on September 3

August 29, 2025

MLGW will be performing routine maintenance involving mercaptan on Wednesday, September 3, starting at the Germantown Gate Station (Germantown Parkway and Chimneyrock), next at Collierville Gate Station (Hwy 269 and Hwy 72), then the Airways Gate Station (Airways Blvd and Stateline Rd) and finally

Gas Odor in the Air on August 27

August 26, 2025

MLGW will be performing routine maintenance involving mercaptan at Third Street and I-55 on Wednesday, August 27. This routine work will start at 7 a.m. and could last all day. The public in the surrounding area may smell mercaptan in the air. Mercaptan is the chemical odorant that MLGW adds

MLGW closed in observance of Labor Day

August 25, 2025

Memphis Light, Gas and Water business offices will be closed Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. Customers can use My Account on MLGW’s secure website or mobile app to check balances, make payment arrangements and to check the status of an outage. Customers with at least four

MLGW Offers Free Pilot Light Safety Inspections in September

August 15, 2025

A $55 charge will be applied between October 1 and December 31 To ensure gas appliance safety, MLGW offers pilot light safety inspections. Customers are encouraged to begin scheduling appointments on August 18. Technicians will begin performing inspections on September 2. Inspection appointments

MLGW Celebrates National 811 Day

August 11, 2025

Call 811 Before You Dig Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division is honored to mark National 811 Day, observed each year on August 11 (8/11). Call 811 Day reminds everyone to always call 811 before you or your contractor start any digging or construction projects to prevent damage to underground ut

MLGW infrastructure improvements to affect traffic near S. Third Street & Mitchell Road

August 8, 2025

Work to begin August 11 and last up to two days As part of MLGW’s ongoing Weaver-Gill Pipeline Project, road and sidewalk closures will begin Monday, August 11 near the intersection of South Third Street and Mitchell Road. The work is expected to last up to two days, with construction sche

Customers behind on utility bills encouraged to act now

July 30, 2025

Greater community encouraged to donate to Plus1 When temperatures are dangerously high, MLGW does not disconnect utility services for the safety and comfort of its customers. This has been the case since the Midsouth has been under a heat dome. However, this can cause some to get behind on their