TAP170538
SubstationTennessee · TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
At a glance
TAP170538 is an electric transmission substation in Tennessee, on TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY's transmission network. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #167418 | 69 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 11.4 mi |
| #172380 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 2.6 mi |
| #400535 | 69 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 13.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP170538, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTGOMERY | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Montgomery County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 71.4 |
| 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 FFE Logan County | Greenfield | KY | Logan County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 66.4 |
| RUSSELLVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Logan County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.8 |
| EC Near Vanderbilt University Power Plant | Greenfield | TN | Davidson | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 65.7 |
| CASKY | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Christian County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP170538?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 27.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP170538 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 66 to 71 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Montgomery County, Davidson, Logan County, Christian 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
What voltage is TAP170538 substation?
TAP170538 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 TAP170538 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP170538 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP170538 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 27.6 miles.
Who owns TAP170538 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP170538 belong to TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP170538 substation located?
TAP170538 is in Tennessee at 36.5406, -87.0553. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Montgomery County, Davidson, Logan County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP170538 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP170538. The highest-scoring is MONTGOMERY at 71/100. 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, “TAP170538 substation, Tennessee”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/tennessee/tap170538-f4120b58 (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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