WEST JOHNSON CITY
SubstationTennessee · KINGSPORT POWER CO
At a glance
WEST JOHNSON CITY is an electric transmission substation in Tennessee, on KINGSPORT POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #147953 | 161 kV | KINGSPORT POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 7.4 mi |
| #149588 | 161 kV | KINGSPORT POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 11.6 mi |
| #165168 | 69 kV | KINGSPORT POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 2.6 mi |
| #165169 | 69 kV | KINGSPORT POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 2.2 mi |
| #172470 | 69 kV | KINGSPORT POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 1.7 mi |
| #172472 | — | KINGSPORT POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WEST JOHNSON CITY, 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 |
| OZ Bristol | Greenfield | VA | Bristol | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 62.4 |
| OZ Scott | Greenfield | VA | Scott | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 60.8 |
| UNKNOWN113973 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Bristol city | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 60.7 |
| NORTH BRISTOL | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Bristol city | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 60.6 |
| ERWIN | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Unicoi County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 60.1 |
How does WEST JOHNSON CITY compare with other substations in Tennessee?
Tennessee has 1,967 substation records in HIFLD, of which 517 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 376 named substations in the state are in WEST JOHNSON CITY's 115–229 kV band (73% of named stations). 26 sit in a higher band. 25 named substations in Tennessee operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 161 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at WEST JOHNSON CITY?
The 6 connected lines listed above are owned by KINGSPORT POWER CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 161 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 25.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near WEST JOHNSON CITY 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, Scott. 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 WEST JOHNSON CITY substation?
WEST JOHNSON CITY has a maximum voltage of 161 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so WEST JOHNSON CITY is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to WEST JOHNSON CITY substation?
6 transmission lines terminate at or pass through WEST JOHNSON CITY in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV, 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 25.6 miles.
Who owns WEST JOHNSON CITY substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at WEST JOHNSON CITY belong to KINGSPORT POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is WEST JOHNSON CITY substation located?
WEST JOHNSON CITY is in Tennessee at 36.3129, -82.3920. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Scott County, Bristol, Sullivan County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WEST JOHNSON CITY substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WEST JOHNSON CITY. The highest-scoring is NAGEL at 65/100. Across Tennessee, the average DC Readiness score is 57.
Other 161 kV substations in Tennessee
- JOHN SEVIER· 18 lines
- NORTHEAST GATE· 16 lines
- SOUTHEAST GATE· 16 lines
- ALLEN· 15 lines
- NORTH NASHVILLE· 13 lines
- WEST NASHVILLE· 13 lines
- ALCOA SW STATION· 12 lines
- FORT LOUDON DAM· 12 lines
- All named substations in Tennessee· 517 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Tennessee· 2,190 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Tennessee
- Substations by state
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, “WEST JOHNSON CITY substation, Tennessee”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/tennessee/west-johnson-city-ea0d34a8 (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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