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Knoxville power outage map: outages near you right now by zip code
This is a Knoxville power outage map near you — centered at lat 35.9606, lng -83.9207 (the heart of Knoxville) and zoomed to neighborhood level. Use the +/− controls to drill down to your zip code; every Knoxville zip code is covered by reports submitted in the past few hours. Active outages appear in red; resolved outages within the past few hours in green.
For a wider regional view (statewide), see the Tennessee power outage map. For the nationwide live map, see the USA power outage map.
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Latest power outage update near you in Knoxville
For the most accurate estimated restoration time (ETR) for your address, the authoritative source is Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB)’s official outage map — they can see exactly which circuit you’re on. Tap below to open it.
Open Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) live outage mapFor push notifications when crews are dispatched and power is restored, opt in to Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB)’s SMS or app alerts — that’s the fastest way to get a personalized restoration update.
Community reports from Knoxville residents
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No active power outages reported right now. Report an outage if your lights just went out.
Data is based on user reports. Only active outages are shown. The confidence score is derived from the number of reports and their geographic proximity. For verified information, check your utility’s official outage map.
Report your outage in Knoxville
Adding your address to the live map helps neighbors know they’re not alone and lets us identify hotspots faster. For crew dispatch, you still need to call Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) directly — reporting here is supplementary.
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Reports are submitted anonymously and help other residents see where outages are happening. For official outage reporting, also contact your utility directly — only they can dispatch a crew.
Who to call for an outage in Knoxville
The utility that owns the poles & wires in Knoxville is Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB). Use their dedicated outage line — not the general customer-service number.
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1-800-824-3861Are Knoxville residents eligible for compensation?
Knoxville sits in Tennessee, so the rules that apply to your outage are Tennessee’s. No automatic compensation framework. The state PUC/PSC accepts disputed claims case-by-case.
Your Knoxville eligibility right now
You can file a claim directly with your utility for spoiled food and damaged appliances when the outage is utility-caused. Reimbursement is not guaranteed. File within 30–60 days with receipts, photos and a timeline.
For Knoxville addresses: file the claim directly with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) (outage line 865-524-2911) — they own the wires in your neighborhood, so they handle the claim.
Quick checklist for your Knoxville claim:
- Photograph spoiled food before discarding it — date-stamped phone photos are accepted.
- Note the outage start and end times (your utility’s outage map archives this; screenshot it).
- Save replacement receipts for groceries, prescription refills and any damaged electronics.
- File within 30 days through Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB)'s claims portal. Disputed claims go to the state PUC.
Renters in Knoxville: see the renters insurance breakdown — many HO-4 policies include a $500–$1,000 food spoilage benefit with no deductible, regardless of cause. For Tennessee-wide rules and the state PUC complaint pathway, see the Tennessee compensation page.