Tennessee’s Colleges of Applied Technology help keep the lights on in Tennessee, surrounding states
Submitted by S00436654 on February 5, 2026
The historic impact of the Jan. 24 winter storm that battered much of our state underscored the importance of first responders. Sometimes, electrical line workers don’t always spring to mind as part of this group – but the thousands that descended on communities across Tennessee are not only first responders, they are also heroes to many Tennesseans. TBR – The College System of Tennessee is extremely grateful for their dedicated work throughout a prolonged period of unimaginable conditions – including freezing temperatures, falling trees and ice – to keep families warm.
