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CEMC reports power outage affecting about 1,600 in Greenbrier
By Kassidy Brown at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
GREENBRIER, Tenn. (WSMV) - Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation is reporting a power outage affecting about 1,600 people in Greenbrier.CEMC said the cause of the outage is unknown, but crews are working to locate the issue and resolve it.“Visit https://trouble.cemc.org to submit an outage t...
Key takeaway (WSMV) - Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation is reporting a power outage affecting about 1,600 people in Greenbrier.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The power outage in Greenbrier affecting about 1,600 people is a significant disruption to daily life in this small community. As residents of the greater Nashville metro area, Greenbrier residents are no strangers to the challenges of infrastructure and service delivery in a rapidly growing region. Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation's efforts to locate and resolve the issue will be closely watched by those affected, who rely on a stable power supply for their homes and businesses. The outage also underscores the importance of effective communication and customer service, as CEMC provides multiple channels for residents to report outages and stay informed about the status of repairs. As the situation is resolved, it will be worth noting how quickly and efficiently CEMC is able to restore power to the affected area, and what steps the company takes to prevent similar outages in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? GREENBRIER, Tenn. (WSMV) - Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation is reporting a power outage affecting about 1,600 people in Greenbrier.CEMC said the cause of the outage is unknown, but crews are working to locate the issue and resolve it.“Visit https://trouble.cemc.org to submit an outage t...
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