Bradley County officials urge open-mindedness toward $11.3B data center campus proposal

Bradley County officials urge open-mindedness toward $11.3B data center campus proposal

News ClipChattanooga Times Free Press·Bradley County, TN·8/26/2026

Bradley County officials are urging residents to consider "Project River," an $11.3 billion proposal by the Wright family for a data center campus. They emphasized the need for thorough evaluation rather than quick judgments on the five-year industrial campus development.

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Bradley County officials, including Mayor Gary Davis, are advocating for an open-minded approach from residents regarding "Project River," an ambitious $11.3 billion proposal by the Wright family. This extensive project involves the development of an industrial campus primarily for a data center, planned to unfold over five years. Mayor Davis stressed the importance of a comprehensive evaluation, cautioning against premature judgments about the significant economic development.