Seven States Leads the Way in Preparing for an EV Revolution
October 21, 2020

A surge in electric vehicle (EV) production is coming and Seven States Power leads the way in helping local power companies and communities throughout the Tennessee Valley establish a foothold in this exciting space.

Over 18 months, we have installed 64 EV chargers in the Valley.  Over 20 of those have been installed since June of this year, with many more scheduled for installation this fall. Spring and summer installations included:

  • Hartselle, Ala., Utilities – 2 Level 2 Chargers
  • Greeneville, Tenn., L&P – 1 DC Fast Charger
  • Cullman, Ala., Power Board – 2 Level 2 Chargers
  • Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, Tenn. – 1 DC Fast Charger
  • Tri-County EMC, Lafayette, Tenn. – 2 Level 2 Chargers
  • Upper Cumberland EMC, Carthage, Tenn., – 4 Level 2 Chargers (2 in Carthage; 2 in Livingston)
  • Marshall-DeKalb EMC, Boaz, Ala., – 2 Level 2 Chargers
  • Lawrenceburg, Tenn., Utilities – 2 Level 2 Chargers
  • 4-County EPA, Columbus, Miss., – 1 Level 2 Charger
  • United States Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, Ala. – 4 Level 2 Chargers
  • Elizabethton, Tenn., Electric Department – 4 Level 2 Chargers

In addition to managing a busy installation schedule, Brad Rains, Seven States Power’s director of DER deployments participated in Drive Electric Tennessee’s first-ever Driving EV Leadership event in Johnson City, Tenn., on September 29. The event, which was open to the public was hosted by Drive Electric Tennessee, the East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition, and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) in celebration of Drive Electric Week.

TDEC Commissioner David Salyers spoke of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s commitment to building a robust transportation infrastructure to connect rural and urban communities in the state and the role EV technology can play in that. He also noted how EV technology can create economic opportunity and keep fuel dollars in the state.

About the event, Rains said, “Seven States plays a key role in building the EV infrastructure, not only in Tennessee but across the entire Tennessee Valley, that is critical to increased EV adoption. We wanted to show our support to Drive Electric Tennessee as they work to build awareness of electric vehicles in this part of Tennessee.”

By Jessica Bradshaw June 9, 2025
Seven States Power Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Shumpert as Vice President of Public Relations. Shumpert brings over two decades of experience in growing the capacity and impact of multiple organizations within both the public and private sectors. With both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Public Administration, Shumpert brings a distinguished background in executive leadership, having guided regional economic development initiatives and directed comprehensive communication strategies across diverse platforms. Her experience includes successfully managing media relations and fostering strong partnerships. In her new role as Vice President of Public Relations, Shumpert will spearhead efforts to increase the organization’s impact, deepen stakeholder engagement, and advance the mission of empowering LPCs to meet growing consumer demand for technology and innovation in an evolving utility landscape. “We are thrilled to welcome Kim to our team,” said Betsey Kirk McCall, Seven States President & CEO. “Her proven ability to build meaningful relationships and communicate with purpose aligns perfectly with our vision for growth and engagement.” Shumpert joins Seven States at a pivotal time in the energy industry. Her leadership will play a crucial role in supporting Seven States Power Corporation’s ongoing commitment to leveraging technology to design, develop, and deploy forward-thinking energy solutions in partnership with LPCs and the communities they serve.  Seven States Power Corporation is a trusted partner to 153 local power companies across the Tennessee Valley, delivering customized energy and generation solutions and supporting community success through technology and innovation. To stay up to date on Seven States projects, announcements, and news, subscribe to our newsletter .
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