Knox Co. Commission to hear ordinance on data center zoning

Name: Knox Co. Commission to hear ordinance on data center zoning
Uploaded: 2026-05-11T17:10:33.000Z
Duration: 30 s
Description: Knox County commissioners are set to hear a resolution introduced by Commissioner Andy Fox that proposes amending the county's zoning ordinance. This resolution would add specific requirements for data centers and their accessory uses. The commission will not vote on the measure at this initial hearing, as proposed ordinances require two readings before a vote.

News Clip0:30WBIR Channel 10·Knoxville, Knox County, TN·5/11/2026

Knox County commissioners are set to hear a resolution introduced by Commissioner Andy Fox that proposes amending the county's zoning ordinance. This resolution would add specific requirements for data centers and their accessory uses. The commission will not vote on the measure at this initial hearing, as proposed ordinances require two readings before a vote.

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Gov: Knox County Commission, Commissioner Andy Fox

The Knox County Commission is scheduled to consider a resolution introduced by Commissioner Andy Fox that aims to amend the county's existing zoning ordinance. The proposed changes would introduce specific requirements and regulations for data centers and any associated accessory uses within Knox County. According to a data center map, there are currently 10 data centers located in Knoxville.

The commission will not be voting on the resolution at the upcoming meeting. Procedures dictate that any proposed ordinance must be read twice before it can be put to a vote by the commission.