⚡ Caney Fork Electric Cooperative Mobilizes for 10th Annual Day of Service Across Van Buren County

On Columbus Day, the team at Caney Fork Electric Cooperative (CFEC) in Spencer stepped beyond their role as utility providers to invest directly in the communities they serve. The cooperative participated in the 10th Annual Tennessee Electric Cooperative Day of Service, tackling multiple improvement projects across their service area on the Cumberland Plateau.

🤝 Community Projects That Made a Difference

CFEC’s workforce fanned out across Van Buren County to complete four distinct initiatives. The cooperative led outdoor beautification efforts at two Partner in Education schools-Irving College Elementary and Doyle Elementary-improving the physical spaces where local students learn and grow. 🏫 At the same time, team members revitalized indoor plants and enhanced outdoor grounds at NHC, while another crew tackled landscaping improvements at DeKalb Community Complex. The day also included accessibility improvements at Van Buren County’s Burritt College, ensuring the facility better serves all visitors and students.

💡 What Drives a Cooperative’s Mission

The Day of Service reflects a core principle that sets electric cooperatives apart: they are owned and governed by the members they serve. Unlike investor-owned utilities, cooperatives reinvest surplus revenue back into their communities. CFEC’s participation in this statewide initiative underscores that commitment. “We’re proud to do more than keep the lights on,” the cooperative stated in their announcement. “Giving back, lending a helping hand, and investing in the places we call home are all part of who we are as a cooperative.” ✨

For residents across Van Buren County and the surrounding plateau communities, this work signals that essential services providers can also be active community partners-maintaining infrastructure while strengthening the social fabric that holds neighborhoods together.