Loudon Utilities Board

06/22/2026

Today, we recognize and thank Gene Farmer for his 12 years of dedicated service on the Loudon Utilities Board, where he also served as vice chairman. His commitment to our community, focus on safety, and thoughtful leadership have helped guide important decisions that impact our customers every day.

We are grateful for his years of service and the lasting contributions he has made to our utility system and the citizens we serve. Thank you, Gene, for your dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our community.

06/22/2026

Congratulations on 20 years!

We would like to recognize and celebrate Missy Cooley on 20 years of dedicated service to Loudon Utilities!

Thank you for your hard work and commitment!

06/11/2026

💧 Water Service Notice 💧

Loudon Utilities Water Quality Update – Manganese

Loudon Utilities draws its drinking water from the Tennessee River and routinely monitors for naturally occurring minerals, including manganese.

Recent testing has shown manganese levels in our finished water are slightly above the EPA’s secondary aesthetic guideline of (0.05 mg/L.)

This may cause temporary black or brown discoloration in water, as well as staining on fixtures and laundry.

The water remains safe to drink and use.

These are aesthetic concerns only and are well below health advisory levels.

Our Water Treatment Team is actively addressing this issue by:
🔹 Increasing pre-chlorination to improve manganese oxidation and removal through our filtration process
🔹 Flushing sections of the distribution system to help clear any accumulated material from water lines

We expect levels to return to normal soon.

If you notice water discoloration or staining, please contact us at 865-458-2091 so we can assist you.

For updates and to view our full Water Quality Report, visit www.loudonutilities.org.

Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue quickly. We remain committed to delivering the high-quality water our community deserves.

— Loudon Utilities Water Treatment Team

Text or call 877-865-2091 anytime to report an outage. You'll get an instant confirmation and quick follow-up questions. Your report will show up on a live public outage map at www.hometowngrid.com/loudon

05/30/2026

⚠️ Power Outage Update ⚠️

Crews have identified another broken power pole on Steekee School Road. Personnel have been dispatched and are currently assessing the damage and making repairs.

We understand the inconvenience of being without power and appreciate your patience as crews work safely and efficiently to restore service as quickly as possible.

Please remember to stay far away from any downed power lines and treat all lines as energized. If you see a downed line, report it immediately through our Outage Management System or by calling 877-865-2091.

05/30/2026

Our crews are currently assessing storm-related damage across the system. At this time, we have confirmed that a tree has fallen across Chota Road, causing a utility pole to break.

Crews are working to safely evaluate the extent of the damage and develop a restoration plan. Because assessment efforts are still underway, we do not yet have an estimated restoration time.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as our crews work as quickly and safely as possible.

05/26/2026

⚠️ Power Outage Update ⚠️

This morning, 5/26/26, Loudon Utilities experienced storm damage after several trees broke and caused damage to power lines and poles. Crews have restored power to most customers; however, some areas will remain without power for several more hours while repairs are completed.

The outage area currently affects customers from River Rd. and Kingston St. to Butler Dr. as crews work to replace and repair two damaged utility poles.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as our crews work safely and as quickly as possible to restore power to all customers

05/24/2026

Due to the severe weather moving through the area, we are currently experiencing scattered power outages across the system, including the New Macedonia area and Rarity Bay. Crews are actively working to restore power as safely and quickly as possible as conditions allow.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while restoration efforts continue. Please use caution around downed trees or power lines and report outages by calling (877)865-2091.

05/21/2026

⚠️ Power Outage Notice ⚠️

Loudon Utilities is currently responding to a major power outage affecting Gun Ridge and the Lakeside area in Vonore.

A large tree fell and caused significant damage to utility poles and other electrical equipment, resulting in a loss of three-phase power. Crews are on site and working as quickly and safely as possible to restore service.

At this time, repairs are expected to take approximately 4–5 hours due to the extent of the damage and the restoration work required.

We understand the inconvenience this causes and greatly appreciate your patience and understanding while our crews work to safely restore power to the area. Thank you.

05/15/2026

⚠️ Loudon Utilities Notice – May 14 ⚠️

Loudon Utilities is currently performing routine maintenance on the Dry Valley Reservoir. Customers in the following areas, and surrounding, may experience low water pressure while this work is being completed:

📍 Dry Valley
📍 Prospect
📍 Dry Ridge
📍 Pond Creek

At this time, we do not have an estimated restoration time. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as our crews work to complete this maintenance safely and efficiently.

05/14/2026

🚧 The Road Closure & Power Outage Notice has been extended for Thursday, May 14, 2026 🚧

Loudon Utilities would like to inform customers of a scheduled road closure and intermittent power outages on Fork Creek Rd. from Steekee Creek Rd. to Calloway Rd.

🗓 Date: Thursday, May 14 , 2026

⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Crews will be working in the area during this time. Traffic may be impacted, and brief power interruptions are possible.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this necessary work. If you have any questions, please contact our office.