Where is Gallatin (TN)?

In Sumner County, Tennessee (TN). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Gallatin (TN)?

2 GW of nameplate capacity across 12 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Gallatin (TN)?

EIA-860M names Tennessee Valley Authority as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Gallatin (TN) LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Tennessee Valley Authority here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Gallatin (TN) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Gallatin (TN) still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Gallatin (TN)

Gallatin (TN) is a 2 GW coal power plant in Sumner County, Tennessee, operated by Tennessee Valley Authority. EIA-860M lists 12 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1956 and 2000.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 1,918.4 MW; 1,555.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 12
In service: 1956–2000
EIA plant ID: 3403

Where it is

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County: Sumner County, Tennessee
Coordinates: 36.3156, -86.4006
Balancing authority: TVA
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Tennessee Valley Authority
Primary energy source: Coal
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Coal 1 GW, Natural gas 663 MW. It is filed here under Coal, the source with the most capacity.

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Gallatin (TN): FAQ

Where is Gallatin (TN)?: In Sumner County, Tennessee (TN). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Gallatin (TN)?: 2 GW of nameplate capacity across 12 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Gallatin (TN)?: EIA-860M names Tennessee Valley Authority as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Gallatin (TN) LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Tennessee Valley Authority here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Gallatin (TN) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Gallatin (TN) still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.