As a part of my job, I travel to Washington, D.C., several times per year. I have actually lived there…
Author: Mike Knotts
Mike Knotts
Mike Knotts is the CEO of the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association. He is responsible for leading the work of the association and ensuring that the interests of electric cooperatives are understood and protected. He began his career working with the Tennessee Valley Authority and spent two years as District Director on the staff of a United States Congressman. In 2008, Mike received a Presidential Appointment and served on the administrative staff of a large federal Department.
Have you ever wondered where the phrases “the buck stops here” or “pass the buck” actually came from? In January…
Editor’s note: The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association is losing a valued staff member as Chelsea Rose recently accepted a new…
Several months ago, I attended a speech given by U.S. Agriculture Secretary and former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack. While most…
One of the things that makes your cooperative different from “a regular old power company” is that it is owned…
It’s no secret that life here in Tennessee is pretty good. Blessed with some of the most beautiful and diverse…
My first car was a 1965 Ford Mustang. My parents bought it for me, even though they were actually buying…
Sport is a great metaphor for life and does a fantastic job of relating important lessons. Not only does participating…
We are lucky to actually experience all four of nature’s seasons here in Tennessee. But fall is my favorite time…
You might recall that four years ago the United States Congress debated a bill called The American Clean Energy and…