Bradley Co. director of planning shuts down concerns about proposed AI data center

Bradley Co. director of planning shuts down concerns about proposed AI data center

News ClipLocal 3 News·Charleston, Bradley County, TN·4/16/2026

Concerns are circulating among residents in Charleston, Tennessee, about a potential AI data center project rumored to be built near a family farm. While the Bradley County Director of Planning has addressed these concerns, Mayor Gary Davis confirms that no formal project proposal has been submitted to the county for approval.

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Rumors are circulating in Charleston, Tennessee, about a proposed AI data center that could be built on land neighboring Cheree Guy's family farm, raising significant concerns among residents. The Guy family fears the potential development could disrupt their traditional farming lifestyle and impact their livestock. Despite the community's unease, Mayor Gary Davis clarified that, as of now, no formal project submission related to an AI data center has been made to Bradley County for approval. The Bradley County director of planning has also addressed and "shut down" some of the community's concerns, indicating the project is in a very early, pre-application phase.