2026 MLGW News Releases

Traffic Alert: Union Avenue Lane Closure

October 13, 2026

Memphis Light, Gas and Water is closing the left lane in both directions of Union Avenue near 1415 Union Avenue beginning today to repair a water leak. The lane closures are expected to remain in place for approximately two to three days while repairs are completed. Drivers are encouraged to

MLGW Standing Down

October 10, 2026

Immediate weather threats have passed Any immediate weather threats posed by Isaias have passed and MLGW is standing down. We will continue to watch the weather and keep a few crews on standby. Thank you to all of the customers who were prepared and had a plan.

MLGW Staying Vigilant

October 10, 2026

Isaias has weakened, but strong winds still possible Isaias has weakened into a post-tropical cyclone. We are in a wind advisory until 8 p.m. with sustained winds of 20-25 mph and gusts up to 50 mph. We are watching it closely and will remain on alert until we see the impacts to Memphis an

MLGW is prepared for remnants of Isaias

October 9, 2026

Damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding are possible MLGW is prepared for damaging winds, heavy rainfall and possible flooding on Saturday as Hurricane Isaias makes landfall. “We are hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst,” says President & CEO Doug

MLGW Delayed Office Openings

October 7, 2026

Memphis Light, Gas and Water will delay the opening of four Community Offices on select dates in October. Customers should take note of the adjusted opening times when planning visits to the following locations: Whitehaven Community Office 1111 East Shelby Drive, Memphis, TN 38116 Monday, Oct

MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting October 21

October 7, 2026

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 October 7

September 18, 2026

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.

Traffic Alert: Quince Road Lane Closure

September 15, 2026

Work begins Friday, September 18 LGW gas crews will close the outer lane on the north side of Quince Road from Ridgeway Road to Messick Road beginning Friday, September 18 for infrastructure improvements. One lane on the north side of Quince Road will remain open to traffic, and all side stre

MLGW Delayed Office Opening

September 14, 2026

South Community Office to open at 9 a.m. on Friday, September 18 Memphis Light, Gas and Water will delay the opening of its South Community Office (2935 Lamar Ave.) by 30 minutes on Friday, September 18, 2026, for staff training. The office will open at 9 a.m. Memphis Light

Gas Odor in the Air on September 14

September 14, 2026

MLGW will perform routine maintenance involving mercaptan near Democrat Rd. and Portia St. on Monday, September 14, 2026. This routine work will start at 7 a.m. and take two hours to complete this work. The public in the surrounding area may smell mercaptan in the air. Mercaptan is the chemic

MLGW closed for Labor Day

September 2, 2026

Memphis Light, Gas and Water business offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 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 Board of Commissioners Meeting September 16

September 2, 2026

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.

Millington Community Office Reopens

August 31, 2026

Memphis Light, Gas and Water is proud to announce the reopening of the Millington Community Office, 5141 Navy Road. The updated facility reopened on August 31, 2026 to serve customers in a space that enhances comfort, efficiency and accessibility. The Millington Community Office is open from 8 a

Bow Echo Storm Restoration Complete

August 28, 2026

All customers who can accept power restored The historic bow echo storm on August 22 was severe and deeply impactful to our residents, schools and businesses. MLGW is happy to report that all known customers impacted by the storm who can receive power have been restored. We are aware of over

Bow Echo Storm Restoration Update

August 27, 2026

Over 133,000 customers restored - all hands on deck for full restoration MLGW has all hands on deck to restore power to customers affected by a bow echo storm system that hit Memphis and Shelby County in the evening hours of Saturday, August 22, impacting more than 140,000 customers. MLGW and co

Bow Echo Storm Restoration Update

August 26, 2026

Nearly 127,000 customers restored - customers without power asked to check weatherhead MLGW continues restoration today with a full staff of troubleshooters, line crews and tree trimming crews. They will work around the clock to restore power to customers affected by a bow echo storm system that

Bow Echo Storm Restoration Update

August 25, 2026

Nearly 115,000 customers restored - customers without power asked to check weatherhead MLGW has a full staft of troubleshooters, line crews and tree trimming crews working around the clock to restore power to customers affected by a bow echo storm system that hit Memphis and Shelby County in the

Bow Echo Storm Restoration Update

August 24, 2026

Nearly 100,000 customers restored – smaller, more complex outage will take more time to repair MLGW has 32 troubleshooters, 97 (22 MLGW, 75 Contract) line crews, and 83 tree trimming crews working to restore power to customers affected by a bow echo storm system that hit Memphis and Shelby

Bow Echo Storm Restoration Update

August 23, 2026

Multi-day restoration in progress – 40,000 customers restored Without much warning, a bow echo storm system impacted Memphis and Shelby County in the evening hours of Saturday, August 22, bringing straight-line winds of more than 70 mph. These winds wreaked havoc on the electric syst

MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting September 2

August 21, 2026

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.