Pausing data center proposals in Gallatin
The City of Gallatin, Tennessee, is considering a study to halt new data center construction and define associated zoning requirements. The city council is preparing to vote on sending this study to the planning commission for review. This comes despite the mayor's belief that new data centers are not imminent in the city.
The City of Gallatin, Tennessee, is advancing efforts to potentially halt new data center construction within its limits. The initiative includes a study designed to define data centers and establish appropriate zoning requirements. Currently, Meta operates the only data center in Gallatin. While some local leaders advocate against further data center development, Mayor Paige Brown expressed skepticism, stating that new data centers are unlikely to emerge in Gallatin for several years. However, she acknowledged that circumstances can change rapidly. The city council is scheduled to vote next week on whether to forward this study to the planning commission for further review.