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Data Center Signal is tracking 92 clips about DC Blox data center developments across 7 states, including TN, IN, FL, AL, GA.

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opposition95%

zoning91%

government87%

environmental65%

moratorium58%

electricity50%

water40%

legal30%

announcement22%

News ClipChalkbeat·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

How a proposed data center could impact one of the city’s oldest charter schools

A proposed DC Blox data center in Indianapolis, Indiana, is facing a lawsuit from Irvington Community Elementary School and local residents due to concerns about noise, potential environmental contaminants from the former Ford plant site, and its impact on student enrollment. The project was approved just before the city enacted a moratorium on new data center applications, but a lawsuit seeks to halt its development.

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9/10/2026

News ClipFlaglerLive·Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL

Palm Coast Targets Loopholes To Better Restrict Data Centers and Prevent Hidden Expansions

Palm Coast is amending its Land Development Code to classify data centers as mostly prohibited land uses, requiring a supermajority City Council vote for approval. The city aims to prevent developers from exploiting loopholes to avoid public hearings or hide phased expansions. This action comes amidst concerns about potential state legislation that could preempt local oversight.

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9/8/2026

News ClipInkFreeNews.com·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Indianapolis Data Center Moratorium, Water Use, and Environmental Concerns Discussed at Indiana Water Summit

Indianapolis has implemented a data center moratorium until 2027 to establish new zoning standards, driven by resident concerns over potential pollution and excessive water use. State officials are conducting studies on data center water consumption, proposing legislation for dedicated energy industrial hubs, and considering restrictions on water infrastructure funding for large developments. Discussions at the Indiana Water Summit also highlighted critical environmental issues like PFAS 'forever chemicals' and microplastics in the state's waterways.

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8/29/2026

News ClipThe Real Deal·Nashville, Davidson County, TN

Fisk University defends $400M data center proposal amid Nashville moratorium

Fisk University is defending its $400 million data center proposal in Nashville with a new report, arguing it will bring economic opportunity without straining local infrastructure. This comes amid a city-wide moratorium on data center developments, which has led to a lawsuit against Nashville by DC Blox.

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8/26/2026

News ClipHeatmap News·Hill County, TX

Data Center Moratoria Are ‘Unconstitutional,’ Lawsuits Claim$

Data center developers are increasingly filing federal lawsuits to challenge local moratoria on new data center construction, claiming these bans are unconstitutional. Cases against cities like Nashville, Wixom, and Urbana argue violations of due process and equal protection rights. Developers view these lawsuits as a cost-effective strategy to pressure local governments and advance projects, with legal experts anticipating a rise in such challenges.

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8/21/2026

News ClipPost and Courier·Conway, Horry County, SC

SC environmental groups pushing Myrtle Beach-area data center moratoriums$

Environmental groups, including the Coastal Conservation League and the South Carolina Environmental Law Project, are advocating for data center moratoriums in the Myrtle Beach area due to a lack of statewide regulations. This push follows similar actions in other South Carolina counties like Colleton, Greenwood, and Orangeburg, where moratoriums were adopted amidst public outcry and legal challenges over proposed data center projects. Local governments are now considering draft ordinances to pause data center development and establish protective guidelines.

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8/18/2026

News Clip1:41WKRN News 2·Nashville, Davidson County, TN

DC Blox sues Metro over proposed data center

DC Blox is suing Metro government in Nashville, Tennessee, claiming city leaders are illegally blocking a data center project that was previously approved. The lawsuit alleges that Metro is applying a new moratorium to the project despite legal advice that vested projects should be exempt. Metro officials are reviewing the lawsuit and preparing to defend their actions.

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8/12/2026

News ClipNews Channel 5 Nashville·Nashville, Davidson County, TN

DC Blox sues Metro over new regulations delaying data center near Nashville Zoo

DC Blox has filed a federal lawsuit against Metro Nashville, alleging the city illegally implemented zoning changes and a moratorium to block its data center development near the Nashville Zoo. The company claims these actions were a targeted attack despite it having secured necessary permits. DC Blox is seeking to block enforcement of the new ordinances and monetary damages.

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8/12/2026

News ClipFlaglerLive·Flagler County, FL

Flagler County Echoes Surging Backlash Against Data Centers with One-Year Construction Ban

Flagler County has enacted a one-year moratorium on new data center construction to allow time for the development of specific zoning regulations. This decision is part of a growing regional and national backlash against data centers, driven by concerns over their energy and water consumption and potential noise pollution. The county aims to draft comprehensive rules for data center development during this pause.

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8/12/2026

News ClipAxios·Nashville, Davidson County, TN

DC Blox sues over Metro's data center moratorium$

DC Blox has filed a lawsuit challenging a data center moratorium implemented by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. This legal action targets the local government's decision to halt new data center developments.

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8/11/2026

News ClipWFYI·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Indy council advances pause on data centers, sends to commission for final approval

The Indianapolis City-County Council advanced a proposal for a moratorium on new data center approvals in Marion County through 2027, sending it to the Metropolitan Development Commission for final approval. The move follows months of community opposition over data centers' water, energy, and noise impacts, though three previously approved projects are exempt. The council also worked on defining 'data center' in the county's zoning code.

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8/11/2026

News Clip2:07WTHR·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

East Indianapolis neighbors appeal decision on data center

Neighbors in Indianapolis's Irvington neighborhood are appealing the Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission's decision to approve a use variance permit for a data center project by DC Blox. A lawyer, Scott Federoff, representing the East Side Community Action group, believes the approval process was flawed. Meanwhile, the city-county council is set to vote on a data center moratorium, though it would not retroactively affect this specific project.

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8/10/2026

News Clip1:59WSMV 4 Nashville·Nashville, Davidson County, TN

Metro Council set to vote on eminent domain

The Metro Council in Nashville is set to vote on legislation to use eminent domain to acquire property where DC Blox plans to build a data center next to the Nashville Zoo. This initiative is part of an ongoing effort to stop the project, following the city's recent data center regulations and a construction moratorium in Davidson County. The acquisition could cost taxpayers over $37 million.

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8/5/2026

News ClipWSMV·Nashville, Davidson County, TN

Metro Council approves eminent domain legislation for Nashville Zoo data center

Nashville's Metro Council approved legislation allowing the city to use eminent domain to acquire property intended for a DC Blox data center next to the Nashville Zoo. This action is part of the city's effort to stop the project, following the recent adoption of data center regulations and a temporary construction moratorium.

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8/5/2026

News ClipWSMV·Nashville, Davidson County, TN

Willie Nelson says data centers are the ‘last thing we need’

Country music legends Willie Nelson and Brad Paisley have voiced strong opposition to data center developments in Texas and Tennessee, citing environmental and community concerns. In Nashville, the Metro Council recently approved new data center regulations and enacted a temporary moratorium on construction in Davidson County, partly in response to opposition to a DC Blox project near the Nashville Zoo.

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8/2/2026

News Clip0:35WKRN News 2·Nashville, Davidson County, TN

Eminent domain vote coming Tuesday for proposed data center property

The Metro Council in Nashville is scheduled to vote on whether to exercise eminent domain over property purchased by DC Blox for a proposed data center. This action is a result of ongoing efforts by the Nashville Zoo and the mayor's office to block the data center development. DC Blox has not indicated if it would pursue legal action if the city takes control of the property.

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8/2/2026

News ClipLavender Hotel·Nashville, Davidson County, TN

Nashville Zoo Board Rejects Data Center Compromise, Citing Animal Safety

The Nashville Zoo board unanimously rejected a compromise proposal from DC Blox to build a 10-megawatt data center adjacent to the zoo, citing animal safety concerns. This decision escalates a conflict between municipal preservation and data center development in Nashville, where the Metro Council has also introduced regulatory guardrails and a moratorium on new permits.

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7/25/2026

News ClipWilson County Source·Nashville, Davidson County, TN

Metro Council Approves Data Center Limits After Zoo Pushback

Nashville's Metro Council has unanimously approved new regulations and a temporary moratorium on permits for large-scale data centers. This decision follows widespread public opposition, including a petition signed by over 562,000 people and pushback from the Nashville Zoo, against a proposed DC Blox data center project next to the zoo. The Mayor also proposed legislation to pursue property acquisition through condemnation.

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7/23/2026

News ClipChattanooga Times Free Press·Nashville, Davidson County, TN

Nashville greenlights data center regulations, permit moratorium$

Nashville's Metro Council has enacted new zoning regulations for data centers and a moratorium on new permits until December 1st. These actions follow significant public opposition, particularly concerning a DC Blox project near the Nashville Zoo. The council also advanced legislation to potentially acquire the DC Blox property through eminent domain, as existing regulations may not apply to its already-filed permits.

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7/22/2026

News ClipNews Channel 5 Nashville·Nashville, Davidson County, TN

Metro Council passes data center restrictions, moratorium amid Nashville Zoo concerns

The Nashville Metro Council has approved new zoning restrictions and a moratorium on data center construction until December, following community concerns, particularly near the Nashville Zoo. These actions could significantly impact DC Blox's proposed data center project, which the company is now reevaluating.

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7/22/2026