Exotic Ridge crypto company

Federal lawsuit targets ‘sweeping’ data center ban in Hawkins Co.

A federal lawsuit has been filed against Hawkins County, Tennessee, challenging its ban on data centers. The Beacon Center of Tennessee, representing Exotic Ridge crypto company, alleges the county's "blanket ban" violates state and federal law, citing procedural issues and the absence of a zoning code. Hawkins County leaders are awaiting official service of the lawsuit before determining their next steps.