Power was quickly restored within just a few minutes.

TOP PHOTO: A La Follette Police Officer directs traffic at Stop Light 8, Central and Tennessee Avenues while the traffic light was not working due to lack of power. Power was soon restored, and the light is once again active.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – More than 4,000 LUB customers are without power at this hour coming on the heels of a passing thunderstorm that rolled through in the 9am hour. Multiple LUB crews are working to restore power. Utilities were restored in literally just a matter of minutes. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 08/14/2023-9:45AM-UPDATED 9:50AM)