Rocky Top moves to regulate AI data centers with new zoning laws

Name: Rocky Top moves to regulate AI data centers with new zoning laws
Uploaded: 2026-04-08T22:43:16.000Z
Duration: 2 min 19 s
Description: The City of Rocky Top has passed a Zoning Ordinance on its first reading, aiming to regulate future AI data centers. These facilities are noted for their significant consumption of electricity and water.

News Clip2:19WATE 6 On Your Side·Rocky Top, Anderson County, TN·4/8/2026

The City of Rocky Top has passed a Zoning Ordinance on its first reading, aiming to regulate future AI data centers. These facilities are noted for their significant consumption of electricity and water.

zoningelectricitywater

Gov: City of Rocky Top

The City of Rocky Top has passed a Zoning Ordinance on first reading with the goal of regulating possible AI Data Centers in the future. AI Data Centers are massive facilities designed to store and process data for artificial intelligence, often consuming vast amounts of electricity and water.

Stay informed about what's happening in East Tennessee. Find the latest news, weather and sports on our website and social media:

https://www.wate.com/
http://www.facebook.com/wate6onyourside
http://twitter.com/6news
http://instagram.com/wate6onyourside