Vote today on data center property near Nashville Zoo
Nashville's Metro Council is scheduled to vote on acquiring property next to the Nashville Zoo via eminent domain to prevent a proposed DC BLOX data center. They will also debate new data center restrictions and a temporary moratorium amid significant public opposition.
The Nashville Metro Council is set to take a significant step tonight regarding a proposed data center adjacent to the Nashville Zoo. Mayor Freddie O'Connell has requested the council acquire the nearly 23.5-acre property through eminent domain, intending to use it for city operations such as offices, warehouses, and training facilities instead of the data center project.
The proposed data center, developed by DC BLOX, has encountered months of strong opposition from community members and the Nashville Zoo. An online petition against the project has garnered over 545,000 signatures.
In addition to the eminent domain vote, the council will conduct public hearings on proposed data center regulations and a temporary moratorium. These proposals aim to establish new rules concerning where data centers can be built, how they operate, and the requirements developers must meet. A large public turnout is anticipated, prompting the council to implement a ticket system for those wishing to speak during the public hearings.