The Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division was founded March 9, 1939. On that day, the governor of Tennessee signed an amendment to the Memphis charter creating the Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division. Since 1939, the Division has strived to safely deliver services to customers. We believe the slogan found on the first MLGW logo still resonates with the Division today, “Public Service—Publicly Owned.” Join us in celebrating this significant milestone throughout the year!
The Making of a
Utility
May 22, 1819: City of Memphis founded
1852: Memphis Gas Light Company, MLGW’s parent company,
began operation
1870: Memphis Water Company founded
1882: Brush Electric Light and Power Company brought
electricity to Memphis
1887: Memphis Light and Power Company founded
1902: Memphis Light and Power Company merged with the
Equitable Gas Light Company
1903: Memphis bought the Artesian Water Company and formed
the Memphis Artesian Water Department
1917: Merchants Power Company of Maine merged with Memphis
Consolidated Gas and Electric Company to form Memphis Gas and Electric Company
1935: Memphis Light and Water Division founded
Feb. 6, 1939: City of Memphis purchased Memphis Power and
Light for $17.36 million, TVA contributed $2.11 million
March 9, 1939: Governor of Tennessee signed an amendment to
the City of Memphis charter to create the Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division
and the Board of Memphis Light, Gas and Water Commissioners
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