Quality Plumbing manager launches veteran generator giveaway

Quality Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical Electrical Manager Carl Nelson has launched a community fundraiser in Kodak, Tennessee, to give a whole-home generator to one veteran. Nominations run through Nov. 1, with more than $6,100 already raised and additional fundraising still underway.

Why it matters: - The giveaway could help one veteran keep lights, heat and critical appliances running during power outages. - The project also turns community donations into a tangible benefit for a local service member.

What happened: - Carl Nelson, Electrical Manager at Quality Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, launched a veteran generator giveaway in Kodak, Tennessee. - The initiative will award one veteran a whole-home generator through a nomination-based selection process. - Community nominations are open through Nov. 1, 2026. - Nomination boxes are available at City Electric locations. - The nominator and nominee will be notified by phone and email.

The details: - The fundraiser has raised more than $6,100 toward the generator. - City Electric, Tamco and private donors have contributed to the effort. - City Electric is providing the electrical connection materials for the project. - TamCo donated $3,500. - Community garage sale fundraising is also supporting the giveaway. - Participating local businesses will host nomination boxes and help spread awareness. - Nelson fabricated a wood table that will be auctioned on eBay from Oct. 25, 2026, at noon through Oct. 31, 2026. - The table will be listed under eBay username nelscar-t8ehlpv9. - The listing will also be available through the company’s Facebook page. - All proceeds from the table auction will go to the giveaway. - The team is still seeking additional support to cover remaining project costs.

Between the lines: - Nelson said the project was inspired by his personal experiences and family history, including relatives who served in World War II and the Korean War. - Nelson’s son served in Iraq. - Nelson said most of the people he knows are veterans. - The effort reflects a broader attempt to convert a home-services business into a visible community supporter, not just a service provider.

What's next: - Community members can keep nominating veterans until Nov. 1, 2026. - The eBay auction for the wood table begins Oct. 25, 2026, and ends Oct. 31, 2026. - Organizers are still looking for more donations to close the funding gap. - More information is available through the company’s social channels, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Yelp.