Washington County TN approves 1 year moratorium on data centers
News ClipSuperTalk 92.9·Washington County, TN·3/24/2026
Washington County, Tennessee commissioners have approved a one-year moratorium on new data center construction and operations. The resolution, which passed with a 13-2 vote, immediately halts permitting and building until June 30, 2027. This period will allow commissioners to update regulations for emerging technologies like data centers and cryptocurrency mines.
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Gov: Washington County, Tennessee commissioners
Washington County, Tennessee's Board of Commissioners has enacted a one-year moratorium on new data center developments. The decision, made during a Monday night vote, saw commissioners pass the resolution by a 13-2 margin.
Effective immediately, the moratorium prohibits the construction, operation, and permitting of all data centers, including those engaged in cryptocurrency mining, until June 30, 2027. The stated purpose of this pause is to provide the county with sufficient time to review and update its current regulations to adequately address the complexities and impacts of this rapidly evolving technology within the county.