Jerry Sowell's Contact Details

Jerry Sowell's Company Details

MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 444,000 customers in Memphis and Shelby County. The utility's Economic Development team helps businesses in Memphis and Shelby County succeed. Find out how by contacting us at (901) 528-4228 or econdev@mlgw.org. Since 1939, Memphis Light, Gas and Water has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas and water service. Electricity is supplied to MLGW by the Tennessee Valley Authority, while natural gas is purchased from a variety of suppliers and transported by three pipeline companies — Texas Gas Transmission Corporation, Trunkline Gas Company and ANR Pipeline Company. Memphis receives its water from one of the largest artesian water systems in the world. MLGW is led by a president and a five-member board of commissioners who are appointed by the mayor of Memphis and approved by the Memphis City Council.