(June 20, 2023) – Our dedicated team worked overnight, fixing a single major outage, and resolving 130 additional outages. Currently, 3,300 customers remain without power across 260 outages. We remain optimistic about substantial restoration by this evening, aiming to restore an average of 12 customers per action.

We appreciate everyone’s patience as we continue to work diligently on restoring power to everyone in Shelby County as safely and quickly as possible.

"I am proud of the solid progress made by our team overnight," said President Doug McGowen.

Customers can stay updated through social media, our customer care center, and the MLGW outage map.

Please report outages on My Account or by calling the outage hotline at 544-6500.

MLGW asks customers to stay away from downed powerlines

Memphis Light, Gas and Water is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving the residents of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee since 1939. MLGW consistently provides customers with rates that are amongst the lowest in the nation and stewards a water supply from artesian wells that is minimally treated. Actively engaged in promoting the prosperity of Memphis and Shelby County, MLGW supports the seven local chambers in its service area and makes doing business with local, minority- and women-owned business a priority. Deeply rooted in the community, its employees generously donate time and money in support of bettering the Greater Memphis area.