Clarksdale passes motion that allows rezoning for potential data center

The Clarksdale Board of Mayor and Commissioners in Mississippi recently approved a motion to rezone a 648-acre tract of land, paving the way for a potential multi-billion-dollar hyperscale data center project. The parcel, located between the Sunflower River, U.S. 278, Tallahatchie Street, and the Roundyard neighborhood, was changed from commercial/agricultural to light industrial use. While the vote does not directly approve the construction of a data center, it is a crucial initial step to allow such industrial development. The city is considering the significant economic impact of "The Data Center Project," which could represent a multi-billion-dollar investment. The city leaders stated that rezoning gives them more authority to address community concerns, request public contributions, and mitigate potential risks. As of March 23, no specific application to develop a data center has been filed in Clarksdale.