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JOHNSON CITY – BrightRidge was recognized as an EnergyRight Solutions Top Ten Performer in Total Program Savings and a Top Performer in the EnergyRight Solutions for Industry program by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Tuesday afternoon. The awards recognize BrightRidge for providing opportunities for residential and…

JOHNSON CITY – BrightRidge is hosting a calendar contest for all 4th graders currently enrolled in public schools, private schools, and homeschool programs in the BrightRidge service territory. All artwork submissions received by May 4th, 2018 will be judged, and the top 12 pictures selected will be featured in a calendar to be printed and distributed…

JOHNSON CITY – BrightRidge will close Lone Oak Road daily between Herrin Drive and South Greenwood Drive next week as BrightRidge crews and contractors prepare the right-of-way for installation of a new distribution line. The new line is essential to improving redundancy and reliability in this segment of the distribution system.

JOHNSON CITY – At least three business have reported phone scammers operating in the region on Wednesday. Utilities around the state report concerns from commercial and residential customers receiving high pressure phone calls from scammers posing as utility bill collectors. In the current incident, several local businesses have reported receiving…

JOHNSON CITY – BrightRidge Board of Directors voted unanimously Tuesday to seek regulatory approval for a phased, 8-year roll out of high-speed internet, television and phone services to its 78,000-customer service area. “There is no doubt that the essential utility of the 21st century is high-speed internet,” BrightRidge CEO Jeff Dykes said.

JOHNSON CITY – Frigid temperatures and frozen precipitation across the state are placing growing demands on the electric system, while BrightRidge team members are working around the clock to ensure your families remain safe and warm. Until conditions moderate Thursday afternoon, residents can help reduce their future power…

JOHNSON CITY – BrightRidge employees avoided lost-time workplace injuries in 2017, posting zero lost work time injuries for the year. “This is an outstanding accomplishment for any company,” BrightRidge CEO Jeff Dykes said. “Our employees, who work in a high-risk industry, operate with great skill, knowledge and attention to detail as they perform…