TVA Proposes Building New Transmission Line in Sevier County Between Waldens Creek and Pigeon Forge

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Route chosen for new Sevier County power line to support growing energy needs

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Valley Authority is building a new transmission line in Sevier County. The line will support the growing energy load in the area while improving reliability. The new power line will begin on TVA’s existing Douglas Hydro-Pigeon Forge #2 161-kV transmission line east of McMahan Hollow Road and extend west for about three miles to Sevier County Electric System’s new Waldens Creek 161-kV substation. This ro…

TVA proposes building new transmission line in Sevier County between Waldens Creek and Pigeon Forge

TVA said the new line and substation are needed due to growing demand so that other nearby substations aren't operating over capacity during peak winter demands.