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Downed utility pole causes outage for 1,600 Cumberland Electric customers
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kassidy Brown , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the outage and how to report future outages can be found on Cumberland Electric's website and through their customer service channels.
A power outage occurred in Ashland City on Sunday, affecting approximately 1,600 customers of Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation. The outage was caused by a downed utility pole near Main Street. Crews from Cumberland Electric responded to the scene and were able to repair the pole and restore power.
For customers who experience outages, Cumberland Electric provides several ways to report them, including online and mobile options. Further details about the outage and how to report future outages can be found on Cumberland Electric's website and through their customer service channels.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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