Friday, March 8, 2019

MLGW Celebrates 80th Anniversary 1939-2019


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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