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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State Rep. Pearson: We need a data center moratorium now | Opinion  The Commercial Appeal