Data centers in Tennessee local government
What Tennessee city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about data centers — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
19 Tennessee meetings since 2024 covered data centers. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Tennessee with the most data centers activity
- Bristol, TN (8)
- Coffee County, TN (3)
- Blount County, TN (2)
- Nashville, TN (2)
- Wilson County, TN (1)
- Fayette County, TN (1)
- Knoxville, TN (1)
- Sevierville, TN (1)
Latest matching meetings
Planning Commission to discuss county resolution on data center regulation
The Blount County Planning Commission will review several subdivision and replat applications, including the Clyde Kidd Estate resubdivision and the Anderson Property lots. It will also consider replat proposals for the Charles Farmer, Spurgeon Property, and Whispering Winds Properties. In addition, the commission…
Committee considers moratorium on data center permits
The Government Operations and Regulations Committee will discuss a temporary moratorium on zoning, building, and grading permits for data center developments. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding algorithmic pricing disclosure and public records for government boards.
Planning Commission to elect officers and discuss subdivision, ordinance, and data center topics
The Bristol Tennessee Municipal-Regional Planning Commission will meet to elect officers, review a subdivision concept plan for Meadow View Road, and discuss an ordinance regarding recreational substance retail and data centers.
Commission to consider temporary moratorium on data center permits
The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will consider a temporary moratorium on accepting land-use applications for data centers and high-density computing facilities, along with creating a due diligence committee. They will also hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: Jerry & Lisa Dies (10.01 acres at 3893 &…
Commission to consider zoning amendments for data center designations
The Coffee County Commission will meet to discuss a resolution amending the Revised Zoning Resolution of Coffee County Tennessee. The primary focus is the designation and definition of data center districts.
Committees to discuss AI data center, solar farm regulations, and airport lease
The Fayette County Committee meetings on July 13, 2026 include Health & Welfare, Development, and Solar Farm Regulation Committee sessions. Items include an ambulance report and grant, landfill construction debris discussion, recycling center bypass, airport report and ground lease agreement, AI data center…
City Council votes on one-year moratorium on large data center development.
The Knoxville City Council will vote on zoning changes for two residential properties, approve a one-year moratorium on large data centers, and authorize multiple contracts and grants for infrastructure, housing, and transit projects.
Sevierville planning commission considers 18-month moratorium on new data centers.
The Planning Commission will review an ordinance that pauses new data center and high-density computing facility permits for 18 months. The pause allows staff to study infrastructure, water, noise, and utility impacts before drafting permanent zoning rules. Existing or legally vested projects are exempt from the…
Board approves 2026-27 budget and tax rate
The Blount County Board of Commissioners will consider a $4 million interfund loan and a $1.66 million budget increase to correct errors in the 2025-26 budget. The body is also set to approve the FY 26-27 tax rate and appropriation resolutions.
Rezoning request at 308 Glenwood Road
The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning for 308 Glenwood Road and a road name change from Exide Drive to Limestone Ridge Road. They will also discuss regulations for data centers, temporary commercial uses, recreational vehicle parks, and tobacco/vape shops. An update on junkyards and other routine matters…
Planning Commission to consider data center regulation amendments
The Coffee County Planning Commission will discuss and potentially decide on a resolution to amend regulations for data centers. They will also review bonds and consider a final plat for Phase 4 of the Country Landing major subdivision. Public comments will be heard, and previous minutes will be approved.
County commission to vote on one-year data center moratorium, two rezonings, and city-county road agreement
The Coffee County Commission will consider several resolutions including a one-year moratorium on data centers, two rezoning requests (39 Goose Pond Road and a parcel on McMinnville Highway), and an interlocal agreement with Manchester for road maintenance and emergency services. The agenda also includes approval of…
Council considers a moratorium on data center permits and the FY27 capital budget.
The Council will vote on several third-reading ordinances including the multi-year Capital Improvements Budget. They are also considering a temporary moratorium on all new data center development permits and various street renaming and utility projects.
Planning Commission to review retail and garage site plans and Reed Road rezoning
The Planning Commission will consider conceptual site plans for two commercial developments and a rezoning request for Reed Road. The body will also discuss updated regulations for data centers, junkyards, and RV parks.
Planning Commission forms committee to draft data‑mining ordinance by July 1, 2026
The commission approved a Special Use Permit for two storage buildings at 1537 Maryland Avenue. It deferred a rezoning request for 1840 Vance Tank Road until a Sullivan County planning representative can attend. It approved a subdivision waiver for Cant Hook Hill Road and a condominium plat for Hudson Terrace. It also…
Planning Commission will consider several plats, rezoning and a data center moratorium
The Planning Commission’s Dec 15, 2025 meeting agenda lists five new‑business items: a final plat for Fox Meadows Phase 6, a condominium plat for Farm Meadows, a rezoning request in Sullivan County, a text amendment for a data‑center moratorium in Sullivan County, and a Hudson Terrace surety extension. Additional…
City Council to vote on annexation, data center moratorium, and budget amendments
The City Council will hold public hearings on annexing a property at 140 Sweet Knobs Trail and imposing a temporary moratorium on data centers. The body will also consider adopting the 2026 budget and tax rate, approving software and equipment purchases, and awarding a contract for solid waste repairs.
Planning Commission to discuss industrial zoning and annexation
The Bristol Tennessee Municipal-Regional Planning Commission will meet to discuss a proposed two-year moratorium on data processing centers and an annexation request for the Sweet Knobs Trail property. The agenda includes approval of minutes and reports from officers and committees.
Bristol City Council to consider moratorium on new data centers
The City Council will discuss a temporary moratorium on data centers and several zoning changes. The body is also deciding on the election of a Vice Mayor and the process for filling a vacant council seat.