Metro Nashville applies to take over land at center of Nashville Zoo data center controversy
Metro Nashville has submitted an application to acquire a piece of property at 648 Grassmere Park, aiming to prevent DC BLOX from building two data centers next to the Nashville Zoo. This action comes after significant public opposition, including a petition signed by over half a million people. Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell indicated the city will pursue condemnation legislation to acquire the land for public use, despite DC BLOX claiming prior
Metro Nashville has formally applied to acquire a 648 Grassmere Park property, currently eyed by DC BLOX for a new data center campus adjacent to the Nashville Zoo. The city's move to intervene follows widespread public backlash, including a petition with over 500,000 signatures opposing DC BLOX's plans for two data centers at the site.
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell confirmed the city's intention to file condemnation legislation, asserting a