WTPUD Leaders Discuss Energy Realities, Community Leadership

By Joel Washburn • October 9, 2026 • Updated October 20, 2026

From the Oct 13, 2026 e-Edition

Brent Dillahunty, manager of West Tennessee Public Utilities, speaks to a dinner audience at the annual luncheon the natural gas distributor hosts in Carroll County.

McKENZIE (October 8, 2026) — At a recent luncheon hosted at Bethel University, officials from the West Tennessee Public Utility District (WTPUD) gathered to discuss the shifting landscape of the natural gas industry, the realities of data center development, and the importance of local leadership.

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