Opryland USA
Natural gas power plant in Davidson County, Tennessee. 4.5 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 generator, operated by Gaylord Entertainment Co.
Also known as EIA plant 55037
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 4.5 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 1 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- July 1995First generator online
- Operator
- Gaylord Entertainment CoEIA operator ID 32487
- Grid
- TVABalancing authority TVA
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- Davidson County, TN36.2114, −86.6944
- EIA plant ID
- 55037EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power Opryland USA produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
25.2 GWh
25,160 MWh, final. 10 of 12 months reported
Capacity factor, 2025
76.9%
2024: 61.6%
January to July 2026
11.9 GWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2024
24.4–36.4
GWh a year. Low 2024, high 2015
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | 37,771 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 34,070 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 40,814 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | 38,340 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 30,151 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 39,669 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 39,712 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 40,971 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 39,115 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2011 | 24,410 | 61.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 18,690 | 47.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 31,390 | 79.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 35,996 | 91.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 36,418 | 92.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 32,305 | 81.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 33,041 | 83.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 33,299 | 84.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 32,653 | 82.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 32,472 | 82.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 31,986 | 81.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 21,413 | 59.4% | 11 of 12 |
| 2023 | 30,758 | 78.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 24,369 | 61.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 25,160 | 76.9% | 10 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 11,936 | 52.1% | 7 of 7 |
* 2026 covers January to July and is provisional. Capacity factor is net generation divided by nameplate capacity times the hours of each reported month.
Power prices and basis
Free accountNo verified ISO price node is linked to this plant, or its price history could not load.
Emissions
Free · EPA CAMPDNo EPA emissions units are linked to this plant.
Water use
Free · EIA-923 cooling, USGSNo EIA cooling-water record for this plant in 2024.
Generators
Free · EIA-860M| Generator | Technology | Nameplate MW | Online since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTO1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 4.5 | July 1995 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists Gaylord Entertainment Co as the operator, which is not always the owner.
Modeled data
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Generation potential vs reported
Monthly potential at seasonal net capability, next to EIA-923 output. Shows how much of the plant's capability was used.
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How much power does Opryland USA produce?
Opryland USA reported 25,160 MWh (25.2 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 76.9% capacity factor on 4.5 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 11.9 GWh, which is provisional. 10 of 12 months were reported for 2025.
Where is Opryland USA?
Opryland USA is in Davidson County, Tennessee, at 36.2114, −86.6944. It is in the Tennessee Valley Authority balancing area (TVA).
Who operates Opryland USA?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists Gaylord Entertainment Co as the operator (EIA operator ID 32487). The operator is not always the owner.
When did Opryland USA start operating?
Its first generator began operating in July 1995, according to EIA-860M.
Sources
- EIA-860 2025 (final) and EIA-860M August 2026: plant, generators, capacity, operator and location
- EIA-923 monthly net generation, 2000 to July 2026 (2026 provisional)
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page