DC Blox still 'working through the size and scope of the project' near Nashville Zoo
DC Blox is revising its plans for a data center near the Nashville Zoo, reducing the proposed size and capital investment in response to community feedback. This development coincides with the Metro Council's final votes on new data center zoning regulations and a moratorium.
DC Blox is significantly scaling back its proposed data center project near the Nashville Zoo, reducing it from two buildings with a $1.9 billion capital investment to a single 69,200 sq. ft. facility with an estimated $380 million investment. The company stated it is "working through the size and scope of the project" after hearing from the community, though it did not confirm if the property purchase had closed.
This reduction in scope comes as the Nashville Metro Council prepares to cast final votes on new zoning regulations for data centers and a potential moratorium. The proposed regulations would categorize data centers by size and power, determining where they can be built. The Metro Council meeting to consider these measures is scheduled for tonight at 6:30 p.m. DC Blox's revised plans still include landscape buffers and concrete walls, with a commitment to keep sound below 65 dB(A) at the property line.