The Middle Tennessee Utility District of Cannon, Cumberland, DeKalb, Putnam, Rhea, Rutherford, Smith, Warren, White and Wilson Counties, Tennessee (Middle Tennessee Natural Gas or MTNG) was created in July, 1955 as a municipal corporation pursuant to the Utility District Act of 1937, to provide natural gas service to residents, businesses and industries within its boundaries.

Over 53,000 customers are served by Middle Tennessee Natural Gas in 120 communities in all or portions of 20 counties. We have over 140 employees trained and ready to meet the natural gas needs of our customers.

Natural gas prices have stabilized. Recent turmoil in the financial markets and significant hurricane activity in the Gulf Coast region have been prominent in the national news. Fortunately, these events have not adversely impacted natural gas prices for this winter. While natural gas prices at the national level have declined substantially since reaching record highs this summer, they are still higher than this time last year. However, we are encouraged that prices have stabilized and that the projected increase is lower than originally expected. If the weather is the same as last winter, gas bills should be about 10 percent higher. MTNG will continue to provide reliable natural gas service and will do all it can to help keep gas bills as low as possible.

Winter is just around the corner.There are several ways to reduce energy usage and lower gas bills. We encourage customers to winterize their homes by improving insulation, applying weather stripping, changing filters, and setting the water heater to 120 degrees. Keeping your heat at a lower but comfortable level is also recommended. For every degree you lower your thermostat, you can save about three percent on your heating bill. The District appreciates its customers and provides free safety inspections and pilot lighting. Natural gas is by far the best energy choice and will keep you warm and comfortable all winter long.