Metro to vote on buying zoo-adjacent property
The Metro Council is voting on a measure to purchase property adjacent to the Nashville Zoo. The goal of this acquisition is to prevent the construction of a proposed large data center on the site. A second vote on the measure is scheduled for Tuesday, with a third and final vote required for it to become official.
The Metro Council is preparing to vote on a significant measure that would authorize the purchase of land next to the Nashville Zoo. The primary objective of this land acquisition, supported by the mayor's office, is to thwart the development of a large data center that has been proposed for the property.
According to officials, the airport's ongoing expansion has led to the closure of older facilities, making the zoo-adjacent property an ideal location for new developments. The resolution is currently up for a second vote on Tuesday, and if approved, will require a third and final vote to be officially enacted.