Nashville Zoo opposes data center; Metro Council proposes moratorium

News Clip1:00FOX NASHVILLE·Nashville, Davidson County, TN·7/24/2026

The Nashville Zoo is actively opposing a proposed 69,000 square foot data center by DC BLOX, planned next to its premises. Concurrently, the Metro Council is considering a proposal that would temporarily block data center developments in the area for several months. The zoo plans to continue its fight against the project until the proposed moratorium's deadline in December.

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The Nashville Zoo is actively opposing a proposed 69,000 square foot data center by DC BLOX, slated for construction adjacent to the zoo's property. The zoo has voiced strong objections to the development.

Simultaneously, the Metro Council has introduced a proposal that, if enacted, would temporarily halt new data center developments in the midstate area for several months. This proposal is currently on the table for consideration.

The Nashville Zoo has indicated its intent to continue its efforts to fight against the DC BLOX data center project until a new deadline, presumably related to the proposed moratorium, is established, which is expected to come up in December.