UPDATE: Dozens gather in silent protest against Project River in Bradley Co.
Residents in Cleveland, Tennessee, are protesting 'Project River,' an $11.3 billion energy campus proposal that includes a large-scale data center and power plant in Bradley County. Despite aims to boost the economy and fund public services without raising taxes, dozens gathered in silent opposition.
Dozens of residents gathered in Cleveland, Tennessee, on Sunday evening to express their opposition to 'Project River,' an ambitious $11.3 billion energy campus proposal slated for Bradley County.
The project, which includes a large-scale data center and a power plant, is planned for an 850-acre privately owned parcel belonging to the Wright family. Proponents suggest that Project River will stimulate the local economy, provide substantial investments, and contribute to public services without the need for tax increases, potentially revitalizing the local forestry industry.
However, the silent protest underscores significant community concerns regarding the development.