NEWPORT
SubstationTennessee · FRENCH BROAD ELEC MEMBER CORP
At a glance
NEWPORT is an electric transmission substation in Tennessee, on FRENCH BROAD ELEC MEMBER CORP'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #100438 | — | FRENCH BROAD ELEC MEMBER CORP | IN SERVICE | 1.5 mi |
| #142938 | — | FRENCH BROAD ELEC MEMBER CORP | IN SERVICE | 0.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of NEWPORT, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OZ Hamblen | Greenfield | TN | Hamblen | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 64.0 |
| OZ Hamblen | Greenfield | TN | Hamblen | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 63.9 |
| EC Coal Hamblen County | Greenfield | TN | Hamblen County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 63.3 |
| Greenfield (PHILLIPS BEND - VOLUNTEER) | Greenfield | TN | Grainger County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.9 |
| EC Near John Sevier | Greenfield | TN | Hawkins | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 61.9 |
| CHEROKEE DAM | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Grainger County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.8 |
| BULLS GAP | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Hamblen County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.7 |
| WHITE PINE | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Hamblen County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at NEWPORT?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by FRENCH BROAD ELEC MEMBER CORP. Their combined recorded length is about 2.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near NEWPORT score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Hamblen, Hamblen County, Grainger County, Hawkins. 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 NEWPORT substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through NEWPORT in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 2.1 miles.
Who owns NEWPORT substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at NEWPORT belong to FRENCH BROAD ELEC MEMBER CORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is NEWPORT substation located?
NEWPORT is in Tennessee at 35.9706, -83.2038. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Hamblen, Hamblen County, Grainger County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near NEWPORT substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of NEWPORT. The highest-scoring is OZ Hamblen at 64/100. 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, “NEWPORT substation, Tennessee”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/tennessee/newport-3252aaed (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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