Russellville council considers data center moratorium, zoning committee
The Russellville City Council is considering an ordinance to establish a temporary moratorium on data centers and create a data center zoning code committee. This move follows contention in nearby Clarksville regarding an $8 billion Serverfarm data center project. Although no specific data center plans are underway in Russellville, the council aims to review potential regulations.
The Russellville City Council is deliberating an ordinance that could lead to a temporary moratorium on data center developments and the formation of a dedicated data center zoning code committee. This consideration by the council, including Alderman Justin Keller, stems from significant public debate and opposition in neighboring Clarksville concerning an $8 billion mega data center campus being constructed by Serverfarm.
The Serverfarm project in Clarksville is a multi-phase development spanning 135 acres, located near Johnson Regional Medical Center, and is planned to encompass over 2 million square feet across six buildings. While Russellville Mayor Fred Teague has assured residents that no specific data center proposals or discussions are currently underway for Russellville, the City Council is proactively looking to review and establish appropriate regulations for future data center activity within the city.