Community

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Serving Our Community

Serving People, Improving Lives 

As Clarksville’s electric and fiber to the home broadband provider, we recognize our responsibility to be a strong community partner. Clarksville is our home, too, and we’re committed to making it the best place to live, work and raise a family. Our support centers on three key areas: Education, Growth and Promotion. Every year, our collective efforts make a positive difference in the community we serve, embodying the public power model of serving people to improve lives. Some of our initiatives include:

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CMCSS Partnership in Education

Promote careers in science, technology, engineering & math and participate in annual school supply drive to stock their warehouse with essential supplies

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Community Care Fund

Identify local organizations or initiatives in Clarksville that are in need of support, and work to secure matching funds through our partnership with TVA to address these critical needs

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Helping Hand Program

Volunteer opportunities at non-profits for employees 

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Public Education

Educate the public on how to save energy and money

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Project Help

Raise funds through employee engagement to assist customers with their utility bills

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United Way

Partners to address critical needs in the Clarksville community

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Safety Education Demo

Come see how we work! Our Safety Demonstration Trailer showcases our process, from line workers and engineer tasks to fiber connections for remote meter reading and broadband, and features live climbing demonstrations by our line workers, fully equipped with safety gear.

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APPA RP3 Award

Achieved the Diamond Level (highest designation) for providing reliable and safe electric service

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STEM Partner of the Year Award 

Recognized for contributing to STEM programs (e.g., teacher externships, demonstrations) to link classroom standards to careers and community needs

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TMEPA Community Service Award

Acknowledged for community commitment and employee volunteer opportunities

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Tree Line USA Award

Honored 11 consecutive years of commitment to proper tree maintenance in our service area

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TenneSEIA Solar Champion

Celebrated for leadership in deployment of clean solar energy in our service area

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Smart Energy Provider

Earned for demonstrating leadership in smart energy programs and services

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