Hawkins County data center and crypto mine ban faces legal challenge

Hawkins County data center and crypto mine ban faces legal challenge

News ClipKingsport Times News·Hawkins County, TN·9/26/2026

One year after Hawkins County banned cryptocurrency mines and data centers, the ban is being challenged. ExoticRidge Crypto Company has filed a challenge, claiming the ban is unconstitutional and violates state law.

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A little over a year ago, Hawkins County, Tennessee, implemented a ban on cryptocurrency mines and data centers. The policy has since faced a legal challenge from ExoticRidge Crypto Company. The company contends that the county's ban is unconstitutional and in violation of existing state laws.