FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. — Fayetteville Public Utilities (FPU) had a ribbon cutting event on Wednesday morning to showcase its new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The ceremony, held in downtown Fayetteville, was attended by representatives from FPU, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), Seven States Power Corporation, along with state and local officials.
CEO/General Manager Britt Dye of FPU welcomed these stations as part of the Fast Charge Tennessee Network, a step towards supporting electric transportation in Fayetteville and beyond. The chargers will be listed on maps used by EV drivers to locate nearby charging points.
“Owners of EVs plan their routes by where they can find places to charge,” remarked Tennessee State Representative Clay Doggett. “With this being on the map, it will be an exciting time for visitors that are coming into our communities. I guarantee that someone will enjoy a slaw burger for the first time because of this charging station. Congratulations to all involved who helped put this together.”
Tennessee Speaker of the House Pro Tempore and State Representative Pat Marsh praised the partnership's efforts, noting the location of the charging stations near the square in Fayetteville.
“EVs are going to be around for a long time,” said Tennessee Speaker of the House Pro Tempore and Tennessee State Representative Pat Marsh. “I’m proud to see FPU, TDEC and TVA partner to do this in Fayetteville next to the square in such a wonderful location.”
For more information on the Fast Charge Network or to locate EV charging stations on your travel route, visit here.
