RUTHERFORD
SubstationTennessee · TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
RUTHERFORD is an electric transmission substation in Tennessee, operated by TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. It is classified as extra-high-voltage (500 kv) and connects 10 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24970 | 500 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 27.9 mi |
| #24208 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 9.4 mi |
| #27861 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 9.5 mi |
| #59223 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 7.5 mi |
| #59229 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 4.6 mi |
| #59230 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 4.6 mi |
| #59232 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 16.3 mi |
| #59238 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 9.8 mi |
| #6981 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 18.8 mi |
| #59239 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 9.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RUTHERFORD, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIDSON | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Cheatham County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 78.2 |
| RUTHERFORD | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Williamson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 76.5 |
| MAURY | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Maury County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 76.4 |
| Greenfield (PIN HOOK - DAVIDSON) | Greenfield | TN | Williamson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 75.9 |
| CANE RIDGE | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Davidson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 75.1 |
| TAP155917 | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Davidson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 75.0 |
| ELYSLAN | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Davidson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 74.7 |
| TAP152207 | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Davidson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 74.6 |
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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