Electricity rates in Seymour, TN
Seymour (10,919 people, Sevier County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Knoxville Utilities Board pay about 14.28¢/kWh, 5% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Seymour
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Utilities Board | Municipal utility | 14.28¢ | $158 | 197K | 274 |
| Sevier County Electric System | Municipal utility | 12.41¢ | $146 | 36K | 376 |
| City of Alcoa Utilities | Municipal utility | 13.37¢ | $165 | 28K | — |
| 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
- Sevierville 12.4¢
- Wildwood 13.4¢
- Mascot 14.3¢
- Pigeon Forge 12.4¢
- Knoxville —
- Eagleton Village 13.4¢
- Alcoa 13.4¢
- Maryville 13.4¢
- Gatlinburg 12.4¢
- New Market 14.3¢
ZIP codes: 37865
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Seymour?
Most homes in Seymour get power from Knoxville Utilities Board, where residential customers pay an average of 14.28¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Seymour: Sevier County Electric System (12.41¢), City of Alcoa Utilities (13.37¢).
What is the average electric bill in Seymour?
About $158 a month, based on 1,109 kWh a month (the average for Knoxville Utilities Board customers) at 14.28¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Seymour, TN?
4 utilities serve Seymour's ZIP codes: Knoxville Utilities Board, Sevier County Electric System, City of Alcoa Utilities, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Seymour?
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.