⛏ Coal Power Plants in Tennessee
Tennessee operates 5 coal power plants totaling 7,168 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 15.5M MWh.
Coal plants burn pulverized coal to boil water and spin steam turbines. They emit substantial CO₂, SO₂, and NOₓ along with mercury and particulate matter. Modern units include scrubbers and selective catalytic reduction; older units are increasingly being retired or converted to natural gas as economics shift.
Plants5operating
Capacity7,168 MWnameplate
Generation15.5M MWhannual
All Tennessee coal plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland (Tn) | Cumberland City | Stewart County | 2,600 MW | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Gallatin (Tn) | Gallatin | Sumner County | 1,918 MW | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Kingston | Kingston | Roane County | 1,700 MW | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Bull Run | Clinton | Anderson County | 950 MW | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Watts Bar Fossil | Spring City | Rhea County | — | Tennessee Valley Authority |