Opryland USA
2802 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214Plant Summary Information
Opryland USA is ranked #15 out of 15 natural gas power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Opryland USA is comprised of 1 generator and generated 8.2 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Opryland USA |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Gaylord Entertainment Co |
| Location | Davidson County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1995 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 31.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 464.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,882 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,255 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #59 out of 99 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 15 Tennessee Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Opryland USA
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Opryland USA Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Opryland USA (55037) |
| Plant Address | 2802 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 |
| Utility | Gaylord Entertainment Co (32487) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.21139, -86.69444 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1995 |
| Annual Generation | 31.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
| NAICS Code | Accommodation (721) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 480.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GTO1 Details Operating July 1995
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.87 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1995 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Opryland USA Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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