Old Hickory
10 Powerplant Road, Hendersonville, TN 37075Plant Summary Information
Old Hickory is ranked #26 out of 97 power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Old Hickory is comprised of 4 generators and generated 77.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Old Hickory |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | USCE-Nashville District |
| Location | Sumner County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1957 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 324.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,915 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #141 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #26 out of 97 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 28 Tennessee Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Old Hickory
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Old Hickory
Old Hickory Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Old Hickory (3426) |
| Plant Address | 10 Powerplant Road, Hendersonville, TN 37075 |
| Utility | USCE-Nashville District (19462) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.2972, -86.6556 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1957 |
| Annual Generation | 324.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Cumberland River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating December 1957
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 29 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1957 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1957
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 28.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 28.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 28.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1957 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1957
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 29 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1957 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating September 1957
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 29 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1957 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Old Hickory Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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