Tennessee Association of Utility Districts

09/14/2026

We're making new friends in the exhibit hall at the NRWA Water Pro Conference in Phoenix this week!

09/09/2026

Welcome Region 4 Co-Leader Jeff Dyer, General Manager of Cumberland Plateau Water Authority (CPWA). Under his leadership, CPWA has grown rapidly through the successful consolidation of three utility systems and now serves more than 17,000 customers.
Jeff is focused on bringing communities together, improving operational efficiency, investing in infrastructure, and planning responsibly for the region's future water supply. We are thrilled to have him work alongside Region 4 Co-Leader Anthony Pelham of Warren County Utility District. Welcome Jeff!

09/04/2026

Yesterday, the Duke Julian Memorial TUPAC Golf Tournament was held at Avalon Country Club in Lenoir City. Over 120 golfers braved triple digit heat index to contribute to TUPAC and honor the late and great Duke Julian. A big thank you to the Julian family who led us on to the course. Congratulations to the winners of our two flights Rye Engineering Team 2 and Core & Main. Closest to the pin winners were Bert Gore and Mike Burns. We can’t say enough about the staff at Avalon. Major Hollin and his staff were incredible. We look forward to playing again there next fall. Thanks to all of our golfers, hole sponsors and beverage sponsors. We appreciate you!

08/29/2026

It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of JD Dethloff of Bradford. JD was a region leader, loyal member and most importantly friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Please keep his family, friends and utility in your prayers during this sad time.

View Jerry Allen Dethloff's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

08/13/2026

Can't make it to Gatlinburg? Watch the Opening Supersession live.

Thursday, August 13 at 9:30 AM CT — join us as we recognize operators of the year, present the TUEC scholarships, honor our region leaders, and crown the Best Tasting Water in Tennessee.

Streaming free on YouTube: [https://youtube.com/live/cgMpYrEnIh4?feature=share]

07/31/2026

Please be aware!

Cyber Alert: This week, multiple public water systems, including small utilities across several states, have experienced cyber-attacks targeting internet-connected programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Check out the full advisory here: https://nrwa.pulse.ly/lm7umpspe0

07/30/2026

Have you registered for the Duke Julian Memorial Tournament? If not, do so today at: https://taud.org/legislative/tupac/

07/30/2026

Our Groundwater/IT Guru, Greg Baker is in Nashville today presenting a tabletop exercise for EPA, TNWARN, and TDEC. Greg has been a vital resource for TNWARN in natural disaster response for our utilities.

07/29/2026

Business Conference attendees are in for a special treat this year. Our opening supersession is going to be so much fun. Join us for magician/comedian/entertainer Stephen Bargatze!

Our latest Nateland special comes from none other than Stephen Bargatze. Out in a Minute is a heartfelt and hilariously unpredictable magic special that blends classic illusions, quick-witted crowd work, and deeply personal stories from a lifetime in show business. As Stephen repeatedly promises throughout the night, he'll be "out in a minute," audiences find themselves wishing he'd stay a little longer.

07/23/2026

In addition to our work with the Apprenticeship Program; TAUD, Fayetteville Utility District, Fayetteville High School, Lincoln County High School and Riverside Christian Academy in Lincoln County, partnered to coordinate a registered pre-apprenticeship program recognized by the Tennessee Dept. of Labor and Tennessee Office of Apprenticeship. The program introduces high school students to the municipal water treatment and all the careers associated with the water treatment. Students met monthly at the Fayetteville Public Utilities water treatment facility, explored and learned about the membrane water treatment process including the facilities, tools, and equipment used in the process.

Students were mentored by Fayetteville Public Utilities' Chief Facility Operator, Lee Williams and his staff. Students participated in hands-on activities emphasizing safety procedures and equipment, biological sampling, water chemistry, and facility maintenance/repair. Additionally, students participated in a water-related, service-learning project by cleaning trash from the banks of the Elk River that runs through Stone Bridge Memorial Park in Fayetteville. Students had the opportunity to tour the campus of MTSU. Students also completed a National Incident Management certification course through FEMA.

This program is in its third year and has proven to be successful and sustaining!