BRICK CHURCH
SubstationTennessee · TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
At a glance
BRICK CHURCH is an electric transmission substation in Tennessee, on TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 2 transmission lines. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #139973 | — | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 6.6 mi |
| #143506 | — | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 4.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BRICK CHURCH, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIN HOOK | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Davidson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 72.8 |
| WILSON | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Wilson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 71.4 |
| DAVIDSON | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Williamson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 71.3 |
| Music City Solar | Brownfield | TN | Davidson | — | 2 MW | 3.9 yrs | 69.3 |
| OZ Davidson | Greenfield | TN | Davidson | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 67.2 |
| OZ Davidson | Greenfield | TN | Davidson | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 66.9 |
| EC Near Vanderbilt University Power Plant | Greenfield | TN | Davidson | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 65.7 |
| ELYSLAN | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Davidson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at BRICK CHURCH?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. Their combined recorded length is about 10.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near BRICK CHURCH score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 65 to 73 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Davidson County, Wilson County, Williamson County, Davidson. The Tennessee average across 2,190 scored sites is 57. 886 of those Tennessee sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to BRICK CHURCH substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through BRICK CHURCH in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 10.5 miles.
Who owns BRICK CHURCH substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at BRICK CHURCH belong to TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is BRICK CHURCH substation located?
BRICK CHURCH is in Tennessee at 36.2432, -86.7814. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Davidson County, Wilson County, Williamson County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near BRICK CHURCH substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BRICK CHURCH. The highest-scoring is PIN HOOK at 73/100. Across Tennessee, the average DC Readiness score is 57.
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About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “BRICK CHURCH substation, Tennessee”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/tennessee/brick-church-dc0b43a3 (data as of June 29, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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