Gallatin moratorium
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- Oct 30MORATORIUM·Sumner Co., TNLouisiana's governor has rebranded data centers as "digital factories" to address growing public opposition over their water and power consumption, similar to concerns that prompted Texas to issue a moratorium on such facilities. The state also announced a "Ratepayer and Community Protection Framework" requiring companies seeking tax exemptions to make commitments in workforce investment and grid improvements, though specific performance benchmarks remain unclear.NOLA.com · Sumner Co., TN
- Sep 24NEWS·TennesseeAt least 11 artificial intelligence and data center companies have hired Tennessee lobbyists for the first time or joined existing efforts in 2026, according to state ethics filings, as communities have imposed moratoriums on data center construction over concerns about electricity costs and environmental impacts.Tennessee Lookout · Tennessee
- Sep 16MORATORIUM·Sumner Co., TNGallatin city leaders advanced two six-month moratoriums on apartment and data center construction at Tuesday's council meeting, shortened from the originally proposed one-year terms. Both ordinances will return for a second reading at the council's next meeting.News Channel 5 Nashville · Sumner Co., TN
- Sep 16MORATORIUM·Sumner Co., TNHeadline onlyThe Tennessean · Sumner Co., TN
- Sep 9MORATORIUM·Sumner Co., TNGallatin city leaders unanimously advanced a proposed 12-month moratorium on new data center development during a Tuesday work session, with a formal vote scheduled for next week. The pause would allow city staff to refine zoning regulations distinguishing between different types of facilities, such as edge data centers and larger hyperscale operations.WZTV · Sumner Co., TN · also at WZTV
- Sep 8MORATORIUM·Walton Co., GATennessee State Rep. Aftyn Behn has proposed legislation to pause new data center tax exemptions for three years and require reporting on their financial impact, citing lack of transparency about revenue loss and grants. The state Department of Revenue confirmed 25 active exemption certificates statewide but does not track revenue lost or grants awarded.WZTV · Walton Co., GA · also at WTVC
- Sep 8LAWSUIT·Sumner Co., TNKentucky has yet to see a hyperscale data center open, but Gallatin, Tennessee's Meta facility offers insights into potential impacts. Residents near the 900-acre campus report concerns about water usage, low humming sounds, dust during construction, and property value effects, while city officials highlight revenue and infrastructure improvements.WKU Public Radio · Sumner Co., TN
- Sep 8MORATORIUM·Sumner Co., TN
- Sep 4NEWS·TennesseeExtreme heat this week pushed electricity demand on TVA's system to a record for the year, surpassing levels from January's ice storm. TVA officials say they expect no power shortages or load curtailment as high temperatures continue through the holiday weekend.News Channel 5 Nashville · Tennessee
- Aug 31ZONING·Sumner Co., TNThe Wilson County Data Center Advisory Committee received a first draft zoning ordinance for potential data centers, written by Planning Services Director Christopher Lawless. The committee will review and possibly revise the draft before resubmitting it for county commission consideration.Main Street Media of Tennessee · Sumner Co., TN
- Aug 25MORATORIUM·Sumner Co., TNThe Gallatin Planning Commission has recommended the City Council approve a 12-month moratorium on new data centers, citing neighbor concerns about noise and utility impacts and the lack of existing regulations or restrictions on such facilities beyond zoning requirements.WZTV · Sumner Co., TN
- Aug 20MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TNWPSD Local 6 · Shelby Co., TN
- Aug 12LAWSUIT·Davidson Co., TN
- Aug 12NEWS·Duval Co., FLCalifornia-based Landmark Dividend acquired a 32,945-square-foot T-Mobile data center in Jacksonville, Florida for $8.1 million earlier this month, purchasing the property from Connecticut-based Gallatin Point Capital.Data Center Dynamics · Duval Co., FL
- Aug 12MORATORIUM·Davidson Co., TNDC Blox filed a federal lawsuit against Metro Nashville, alleging the city illegally implemented zoning changes and a data center moratorium to block the company's planned facility near the Nashville Zoo, which had already secured necessary permits.Nashville Banner · Davidson Co., TN
- Aug 10NEWS·Duval Co., FLA California real estate investment firm acquired a 32,946-square-foot T-Mobile data center in Duval County for $8.1 million on Aug. 6, according to county records. The sale price represents a $2.4 million decline from the facility's 2022 purchase price of $10.5 million.Jacksonville Daily Record · Duval Co., FL
- Aug 3NEWS·Sumner Co., TNHeadline onlyThe Tennessean · Sumner Co., TN
- Jul 29MORATORIUM·Sumner Co., TNHeadline onlyWSMV · Sumner Co., TN
- Jul 21NEWS·Davidson Co., TNHeadline onlyWZTV · Davidson Co., TN
- Jul 20MORATORIUM·Sumner Co., TNGallatin City Council will consider a resolution Tuesday requesting the municipal planning commission evaluate a potential moratorium on data centers and provide recommendations. The city is home to a large Meta data center campus, with nearby residents reporting noise and property flooding issues.WSMV · Sumner Co., TN
- Nov 15NEWS·Sumner Co., TNHeadline onlyData Center Dynamics · Sumner Co., TN
- May 21VOTE·Sumner Co., TNHeadline onlyThe Business Journals · Sumner Co., TN