# TVA Seeks Input on DeKalb Transmission Line

The Tennessee Valley Authority is seeking public input on a proposed 6–8-mile transmission line in DeKalb County, Alabama, intended to serve a planned Cherokee Electric Cooperative substation and support local load growth and reliability. TVA proposes primarily single-pole structures and a new 100-foot-wide right-of-way easement. An in-person open house is scheduled for October 22, 2026, and the virtual open house and public comment period run through December 3, 2026. This is a planning and stakeholder-engagement process, not a solicitation or contract award.

- The October 22 open house and December 3 comment deadline give utilities, contractors, landowners, and other stakeholders a window to provide input on the proposed route and project impacts.
- Companies in transmission construction, engineering, and right-of-way services can use the project details to assess potential future market activity, but no procurement opportunity or award is announced.
- Interested parties can direct public-relations inquiries to TVA contact Scott Fiedler at safiedler@tva.gov or 423-751-7883.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

### Sources
- [TVA Invites Public to Open House for Proposed Transmission Project in DeKalb County](https://www.tva.com/news-media/releases/tva-invites-public-to-open-house-for-proposed-transmission-project-in-dekalb-county) - TVA