Gallatin residents describe living near one of Tennessee’s largest data centers as city council defers moratorium vote
Gallatin City Council deferred a vote on a proposed two-year moratorium on data center construction, prompted by resident complaints regarding the impacts of a large Meta data center campus, including construction noise and water runoff. The council aims to ensure the legislation is properly written before voting.
Gallatin, Tennessee, is considering a two-year moratorium on new data center construction after residents living near the extensive Meta data center campus expressed significant concerns. Gallatin City Council Member Pascal Jouvence introduced the proposal, citing a lack of understanding regarding the facilities' true impact on the community.
Residents like Glenn Haller, who live near the 900-acre Meta site, reported negative effects primarily from construction noise and water runoff, which has caused property flooding. Some residents even claim the nearby data center has deterred potential buyers for their homes. While several council members voiced support for the pause to better regulate future developments, the council ultimately chose to defer the vote on the resolution to allow for a thorough review and proper drafting of the legislation.