Hawkings County Gas Utility District

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In the late 1950's East Tennessee Natural Gas Company built a natural gas pipeline to serve the AFG Industries plant in East Hawkins County. A small group of local businessmen headed by local banker and industrialist, Robert S. (Bob) Lane, realized the importance of natural gas for commercial and industrial recruitment and growth. These men petitioned the Hawkins County Court to establish a natural gas utility to provide gas service to Hawkins County.
On December 16, 1957 the Natural Gas Utility District of Hawkins County was created by order of Chairman John K. Williams of the County Court of Hawkins County. Robert S. Lane, Lance W. Rogan and George O. Baker were appointed to serve as the Board of Commissioners.