TAP152737
SubstationTennessee · FRENCH BROAD ELEC MEMBER CORP
At a glance
TAP152737 is an electric transmission substation in Tennessee, on FRENCH BROAD ELEC MEMBER CORP's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #104638 | — | FRENCH BROAD ELEC MEMBER CORP | IN SERVICE | 0.9 mi |
| #117905 | — | FRENCH BROAD ELEC MEMBER CORP | IN SERVICE | 7.1 mi |
| #127618 | — | FRENCH BROAD ELEC MEMBER CORP | IN SERVICE | 4.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP152737, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAGEL | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Scott County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.7 yrs | 64.7 |
| Bristol Demolition Landfill | Brownfield | VA | Bristol | — | 0 MW | 5.1 yrs | 64.6 |
| SULLIVAN | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Sullivan County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.7 yrs | 63.7 |
| CANE RIVER | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Yancey County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 62.8 |
| ERWIN | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Unicoi County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 60.1 |
| UNKNOWN110127 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Madison County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.3 yrs | 60.1 |
| TAP152498 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Madison County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.3 yrs | 60.0 |
| TAP145605 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Madison County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.3 yrs | 59.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP152737?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by FRENCH BROAD ELEC MEMBER CORP. Their combined recorded length is about 12.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP152737 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Scott County, Bristol, Sullivan County, Yancey County. 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 TAP152737 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP152737 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 12.2 miles.
Who owns TAP152737 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP152737 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 TAP152737 substation located?
TAP152737 is in Tennessee at 36.1926, -82.3665. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Scott County, Bristol, Sullivan County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP152737 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP152737. The highest-scoring is NAGEL at 65/100. 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, “TAP152737 substation, Tennessee”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/tennessee/tap152737-1c117852 (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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