Being built
Bitdeer Knoxville bitcoin mine turning into an AI data center
Also called: Carpenter Creek LLC
Bitdeer runs a large bitcoin mine in Knoxville that uses about 86 megawatts of power. It is turning part of it (35 megawatts) into an AI data center. TVA gave the mine millions of dollars in power discounts.
Where things stand: Bitdeer began converting 35 megawatts of its Knoxville bitcoin mine to an AI data center, aiming to finish in late 2026.
🕒 Latest update (April 2026): WUOT reported TVA gave the Knoxville mine about $18 million in energy credits; it uses about 86 megawatts.
What we know
- 📍 WhereEast Knoxville area (exact site not confirmed), unknown, Knox County
- 🏢 CompanyBitdeer (Carpenter Creek LLC)
- ⚡ Power it needs86 megawatts (about as much as 68,800 homes)
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromTVA power; TVA gave the mine about $18 million in energy credits.
❓ Still unanswered
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- What is the exact address of the Bitdeer Knoxville site, and is it inside Knoxville city limits? 🙋 I'll find out
- Who will use the AI data center? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- Dec 2025Bitdeer said it began converting 35 megawatts in Knoxville from bitcoin mining to an AI data center, aiming for late 2026.
- April 2026WUOT reported TVA gave the Knoxville mine about $18 million in energy credits; it uses about 86 megawatts.
🛰️ See it from above
An aerial photo of the area.
Photos: USGS The National Map.
Where this comes from
- Bitdeer lifts November bitcoin output as mining sites begin AI data center conversions · The Energy Mag · Dec 15, 2025
- UT professor reveals TVA gave deep energy discounts to bitcoin mines in new reporting · WUOT · April 8, 2026
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