DC Blox Finalizes $23M Purchase of Data Center Site Near Nashville Zoo
DC Blox has finalized the $23 million purchase of a 23.49-acre property near the Nashville Zoo for a proposed data center, moving the project forward despite ongoing public and zoo opposition. The company has submitted a new building permit application, and the Metro Council is expected to vote on a temporary moratorium and new regulations for data centers.
DC Blox has officially completed the acquisition of a 23.49-acre site near the Nashville Zoo for $23 million, moving forward with its proposed data center project despite significant public backlash. The company purchased the property from MarketStreet and has already submitted a new building permit application as the owner. Attorney Doug Sloan, representing DC Blox, confirmed that Nashville Zoo officials were notified before the sale's finalization.
The proposed 10-megawatt facility has generated considerable opposition, with zoo leaders expressing concerns about potential noise disturbing animals and local residents voicing objections to the development. Opponents had hoped DC Blox would abandon the project following mounting criticism and government challenges, but MarketStreet indicated it lacked the authority to halt the pre-existing sales agreement.
Despite the land purchase, the project continues to face obstacles. The Metro Council is scheduled to vote next week on two measures: one that would implement a temporary halt on new data center projects and another to establish new regulations for future facilities. It remains uncertain whether these impending rules would apply to the DC Blox proposal, which was already underway prior to the legislation's introduction.