Data center regulations up for public hearing

News Clip0:35WKRN News 2·Nashville, Davidson County, TN·7/6/2026

The Metro Council in Nashville, Tennessee, is holding a public hearing on proposed data center regulations, including restrictions on where they can be built. A potential moratorium on new data center developments is also on the agenda. Community members are expected to attend the meeting to speak on these issues.

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Gov: Metro Council, Planning Commission

The Metro Council in Nashville, Tennessee, is set to hold a public hearing on new data center regulations, with a packed house expected at the upcoming meeting. These proposed regulations, which would restrict where data centers can be built, have been debated by Metro leaders for weeks.

The Planning Commission recently approved some changes to the ordinance and sent it back to the Council for consideration. Additionally, a potential moratorium on new data center developments is also on the agenda for discussion. Community members wishing to speak at the Council meeting will need to obtain a ticket and join a queue.