Middle Tennessee Electric President and CEO Chris Jones joined us on the morning show to talk about an important scam warning affecting local residents, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming lineman rodeo competition.

Chris explains how scammers are impersonating MTE employees in areas like Mount Juliet and Lebanon, showing up at homes demanding payment and using fake uniforms and vehicles to trick people. We also discuss phone scams, suspicious emails, and how to protect yourself from cyber threats.

We also got an inside look at the Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo coming up in Florence, Alabama this June. Chris breaks down the different competitions, including the intense “hurt man rescue” event where linemen race to safely rescue a 250-pound dummy from the top of a utility pole in just minutes.

Other topics in this interview include:

• Scam prevention and safety tips
• Fake MTE employees going door-to-door
• Phone and email scam warnings
• Lineman rodeo training and competitions
• How MTE crews prepare for storms
• Summer energy-saving tips
• Free home energy evaluations from MTE
• Levelized billing explained
• Cybersecurity workforce challenges
• Recent storm recovery efforts across Middle Tennessee
• MTE’s Earth Day community event and tree giveaways

If you have questions for Middle Tennessee Electric or topics you want covered in future interviews, leave them in the comments below.

For official information or to report suspicious activity, contact Middle Tennessee Electric directly.

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Today’s morning show turned into a full-on foodie episode and we are not mad about it. From barbecue festivals and bake-off events to new restaurant openings, milkshake reviews, Mediterranean buffet favorites, and local business spotlights, we covered a ton happening around Murfreesboro and Rutherford County.

We kicked things off talking about MTE and the incredible linemen preparing for the Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo in Florence, Alabama. Watching these crews train is unbelievable and it gives a whole new appreciation for the work they do every day.

Then it was straight into food mode.

We talked about the upcoming BBQ Festival, featuring food trucks, barbecue competitions, whiskey tastings, live entertainment, and community fundraising through the Murfreesboro Breakfast Rotary Club. If you love barbecue, this event sounds like a must.

We also covered:
• Moe’s and Jamba Juice opening on Memorial Boulevard
• The grand opening giveaways at Moe’s
• The truth about the “mystery construction” next door
• Milkshake Factory’s new carrot cake shake
• Dairy-free and gluten-free options around town
• Paris Baguette favorites
• Le Ali Dubai’s incredible Mediterranean buffet and fire cooking experience
• Sweet Addiction’s Burrow Baking Bash fundraiser event
• Tennessee Craft Butcher’s upcoming anniversary celebration

We also talked about Quanta hiring hundreds of employees near La Vergne and Antioch, including opportunities for students coming out of tech programs.

Plus:
• Engagement photo updates
• Classic convertible cars for the shoot
• Urban Elite Aesthetics anniversary party
• Behind-the-scenes stories from local events
• Lots of laughs, random tangents, and barbecue talk

Thank you all for tuning into the morning show and supporting local businesses across Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee.

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Today’s show covers a little bit of everything happening around Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee.

We talk about the sudden closure of Painted Tree and the impact it’s having on more than 200 local vendors and small business owners. We also share an update on efforts being made with the city to help support those vendors moving forward.

We also revisit the Bar Rescue episode filmed at 615 District, now Southern Still, and talk about what it was like seeing the behind-the-scenes production with Jon Taffer and the crew.

Plus, we discuss the upcoming Tim Hortons opening in Murfreesboro and bring in special guests from Middle Tennessee State University.

MTSU students Justine and Gabe from the School of Journalism and Strategic Media join us to talk about their work with Honor Flight Middle Tennessee, a program that flies World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built in their honor.

They share:

– What Honor Flight Middle Tennessee does
– How they’re helping raise awareness and donations
– The impact the program has on veterans
– Their experience leading a public relations campaign at MTSU
– How the community can support the mission

We also run through several local events happening this weekend around Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, including:

– Earth Day Festival on the Square
– Highway 130 Farm Stand Spring Celebration
– Butterfly Festival at Williamson Family Farm
– Banging in the Boro Bike Show
– Rutherford County Heart Walk
– Paws adoption event
– Bible Babes and Bros meeting
– And more

Big thanks to Middle Tennessee Electric for sponsoring today’s show and continuing to support events and programs throughout the community.

If you enjoy local news, community updates, and stories happening around Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee, make sure to subscribe and follow along.

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