Electricity rates in Gatlinburg, TN
Gatlinburg (4,184 people, Sevier County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Sevier County Electric System pay about 12.41¢/kWh, 8% less than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Gatlinburg
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevier County Electric System | Municipal utility | 12.41¢ | $146 | 36K | 376 |
| City of Alcoa Utilities | Municipal utility | 13.37¢ | $165 | 28K | — |
| City of Newport | Municipal utility | 15.49¢ | $171 | 20K | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Sevier County right now
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Outage history in Sevier County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 413 | 327 |
| Days with outages | 89 | 63 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,656 (17.7%) | 7,825 (11%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-27 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (413 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pigeon Forge 12.4¢
- Sevierville 12.4¢
- Seymour 14.3¢
- Wildwood 13.4¢
- Dandridge 14.0¢
- Eagleton Village 13.4¢
- Newport 15.5¢
- Maryville 13.4¢
- Alcoa 13.4¢
- New Market 14.3¢
ZIP codes: 37738
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Gatlinburg?
Most homes in Gatlinburg get power from Sevier County Electric System, where residential customers pay an average of 12.41¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Gatlinburg: City of Alcoa Utilities (13.37¢), City of Newport (15.49¢).
What is the average electric bill in Gatlinburg?
About $146 a month, based on 1,174 kWh a month (the average for Sevier County Electric System customers) at 12.41¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Gatlinburg, TN?
4 utilities serve Gatlinburg's ZIP codes: Sevier County Electric System, City of Alcoa Utilities, City of Newport, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Gatlinburg?
In 2025, customers in Sevier County averaged 5 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 63 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 7,825 customers (11%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.