TAP170448
SubstationTennessee
At a glance
TAP170448 is an electric transmission substation in Tennessee. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) 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 & operation
Operator not catalogued for this substation.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #172270 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 1.0 mi |
| #172274 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.9 mi |
| #172275 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP170448, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSONVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Benton County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 71.8 |
| GLEASON | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Weakley County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 68.3 |
| Greenfield (JOHNSONVILLE - GLEASON) | Greenfield | TN | Benton County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.0 |
| MAYFIELD | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Graves County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.2 |
| EC Near Johnsonville | Greenfield | TN | Humphreys | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 61.0 |
| Greenfield (JOHNSONVILLE - GLEASON) | Greenfield | TN | Carroll County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 60.9 |
| TAP152198 | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Humphreys County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 60.9 |
| TAP170452 | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Humphreys County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 60.9 |
How do candidate sites near TAP170448 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 72 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Benton County, Weakley County, Graves County, Humphreys. 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
What voltage is TAP170448 substation?
TAP170448 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP170448 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP170448 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP170448 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 2.5 miles.
Where is TAP170448 substation located?
TAP170448 is in Tennessee at 36.3082, -88.2782. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Benton County, Weakley County, Graves County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP170448 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP170448. The highest-scoring is JOHNSONVILLE at 72/100. 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, “TAP170448 substation, Tennessee”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/tennessee/tap170448-39a80405 (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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