Thousands Left Without Power on Memphis' Mud Island

Utility crews work to restore electricity to over 3,200 MLGW customers

Mar. 11, 2026 at 9:08pm

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More than 3,200 Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) customers lost power on Mud Island, a riverfront peninsula in Memphis, Tennessee, on March 11, 2026. Utility crews rushed to the scene and expected to have service restored around 3:30 p.m. the same day.

Why it matters

Power outages on Mud Island can significantly impact small businesses, riverfront attractions, and nearby neighborhoods that rely on the area's limited power distribution network. MLGW has been working to improve its operations and backup capabilities to shorten restoration times and enhance resilience.

The details

According to local news outlet LocalMemphis, the outage on Mud Island affected over 3,200 MLGW customers. Crews were on the ground working to restore service, and the utility's online outage map did not list a cause for the blackouts at the time of the report.

  • The power outage occurred on March 11, 2026.
  • Crews expected to have service restored around 3:30 p.m. on March 11, 2026.

The players

Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)

The public utility company that provides electricity, natural gas, and water services to the city of Memphis and surrounding areas.

Mud Island

A riverfront peninsula in Memphis, Tennessee, home to small businesses, attractions, and residential areas that rely on the area's limited power distribution network.

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What’s next

MLGW has been working to improve its operations and backup capabilities to shorten restoration times and enhance resilience in the face of power outages on Mud Island.

The takeaway

This power outage on Mud Island highlights the importance of reliable and resilient power infrastructure, especially in areas with limited distribution networks that can significantly impact local businesses and communities when disrupted.