Huntsville Utilities Lineman Rodeo Team Wins Big At Lineman Rodeo

The Huntsville Utilities Lineman Rodeo Team won 12 awards at the 27^th annual Tennessee Valley Public Power Association Lineman Rodeo in Chattanooga over the weekend.

The annual event includes competitive events for apprentices, journeyman teams of three, individual lineman, and a seniors category for linemen age 45 and above. Linemen are judged on their speed, safety, thoroughness of the job, and following procedures. This year’s rodeo was the largest to date, with lineworkers from 35 utilities competing.

Huntsville Utilities earned awards in these events:

Huntsville Utilities Team of Andrew Brown, Matt Hubbard, and Ronnie Mullins
--2^nd Place in A-6 Polybell Changeout
--3^rd Place in Best Overall Teams

Huntsville Utilities Team of Cole Border, Adam Thomas, and Colby Lipham
--1^st Place in A-6 Polybell Change Out
--3^rd Place in Hurtman Rescue
--2^nd Place in the Mystery Event
--1^st Place in Tap Change
--1^st Place in Best Overall Teams

Huntsville Utilities Team of Montana Walker, Corey Hill, and Noah Smith
--3^rd Place in Tap Change

Brandon Carden
--3^rd Place Apprentice Written Test
--3^rd Place Cutout Challenge Apprentice

Zeb Ferguson
--2^nd Place Jack Jumper

Dakota Hill
--3^rd Place Best Overall Apprentice