Knoxville mayor asks for regulations on data centers
News ClipWVLT·Knoxville, Knox County, TN·6/8/2026
The Mayor of Knoxville, TN, is proposing regulations for data centers. The City of Knoxville plans to enact a one-year moratorium on new major data center construction while city staff develop permanent operational and siting guidelines.
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Gov: Knoxville mayor, City of Knoxville
The City of Knoxville is planning to pause the construction of all new major data centers for a year while city staff talks over possible permanent guidelines outlining where and how Knoxville data centers operate.