Explore the largest coal power plants in Tennessee and see all the utility-scale coal projects in Tennessee on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of coal power plants in Tennessee. Each month, we track coal projects and update our list of the largest coal power plants in Tennessee.
As of May 2026, there are 4 utility-scale coal power plants in Tennessee, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 5,666 MW.
Total Coal Power Plants
4
Total Capacity
5,666 MW
Built in 2025
0
Map of coal power plants in Tennessee. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
2,600 MW
Year Operational: November 1973
Location: Stewart, Tennessee
1,700 MW
Year Operational: December 1955
Location: Roane, Tennessee
1,255 MW
Year Operational: August 1959
Location: Sumner, Tennessee
111 MW
Year Operational: December 1994
Location: Sullivan, Tennessee
111 MW
Year Operational: December 1994
Location: Sullivan, Tennessee
2,600 MW
Year Operational: November 1973
Location: Stewart, Tennessee
1,255 MW
Year Operational: August 1959
Location: Sumner, Tennessee
1,700 MW
Year Operational: December 1955
Location: Roane, Tennessee
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