Planning Board denies data center application
The Mountain City Planning Board denied an application for a proposed modular AI factory and data center at 1455 S. Shady St. The town still has an ordinance allowing data center applications, while Johnson County lacks regulations specifically governing such developments.
The Mountain City Planning Board denied an application submitted by James Phipps and Blue Sky Ai for a modular AI factory and data center at 1455 S. Shady St., near the Mountain Empire Hotel and U.S. 421. The decision was made during a meeting attended by a large crowd.
Although the application was rejected, an existing town ordinance continues to allow data center applications. The article also notes that Johnson County has not adopted regulations governing such developments.