State Representative Pearson calls for data center moratorium in Tennessee
News ClipThe Commercial Appeal·TN·8/17/2026
State Representative Pearson has published an opinion piece advocating for an immediate moratorium on data center development. The article, appearing in The Commercial Appeal, reflects a legislative call for a pause in construction.
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