Electricity rates in Gallatin, TN
Gallatin (34,334 people, Sumner County) is served by 6 electric utilities. Homes on Nashville Electric Service pay about 14.22¢/kWh, 5% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Gallatin
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Electric Service | Municipal utility | 14.22¢ | $148 | 425K | 0 |
| Middle Tennessee E M C | Electric cooperative | 12.61¢ | $163 | 312K | 50 |
| Cumberland Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.93¢ | $200 | 102K | 221 |
| Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN) | Electric cooperative | 13.30¢ | $173 | 25K | 528 |
| City of Gallatin | Municipal utility | 13.16¢ | $141 | 24K | 49 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Sumner County right now
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Outage history in Sumner County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 176 | 194 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 56 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,222 (20.2%) | 9,303 (10.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-04-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (176 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Shackle Island 14.2¢
- Hendersonville 14.2¢
- White House 13.9¢
- Green Hill 12.6¢
- Mount Juliet 12.6¢
- Portland 13.9¢
- Lakewood 14.2¢
- Millersville 14.2¢
- Lebanon 12.6¢
- Goodlettsville 14.2¢
ZIP codes: 37066
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Gallatin?
Most homes in Gallatin get power from Nashville Electric Service, where residential customers pay an average of 14.22¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Gallatin: Middle Tennessee E M C (12.61¢), Cumberland Electric Member Corp. (13.93¢), Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN) (13.30¢).
What is the average electric bill in Gallatin?
About $148 a month, based on 1,040 kWh a month (the average for Nashville Electric Service customers) at 14.22¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Gallatin, TN?
6 utilities serve Gallatin's ZIP codes: Nashville Electric Service, Middle Tennessee E M C, Cumberland Electric Member Corp., Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN), City of Gallatin, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Gallatin?
In 2025, customers in Sumner County averaged 3 hr 14 min without power. Outages hit 56 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-05, when 9,303 customers (10.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.