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Planning commission approves Barren County zoning items after public hearings
News ClipWCLU Radio·Glasgow, Barren County, KY

Planning commission approves Barren County zoning items after public hearings

The Joint City-County Planning Commission unanimously approved four components of a proposed countywide zoning system in Barren County, including rules governing high-intensity technological infrastructure such as data centers. The proposal was prompted in part by a planned data center near Cave City, where a separate city moratorium is being challenged in court by Kentucky Industrial Alliance.

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10/20/2026
Land Use committee continues work on countywide zoning ordinance
News ClipWCLU Radio·Barren County, KY

Land Use committee continues work on countywide zoning ordinance

The Barren County Land Use Committee is developing a new countywide zoning ordinance, including regulations for high-intensity technological infrastructure like data centers, in response to community demand. This initiative follows a vote by the Barren County Fiscal Court to enact zoning where none existed in unincorporated areas. Separately, a data center moratorium in Cave City is currently being challenged in court by the Kentucky Industrial Alliance.

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9/18/2026
Cave City data center lawsuits to move forward together
News ClipWNKY·Cave City, Barren County, KY

Cave City data center lawsuits to move forward together

Two lawsuits related to a proposed data center in Cave City, Kentucky, are expected to be combined by a Barren Circuit Court judge. The lawsuits involve the Kentucky Industrial Alliance challenging a 12-month moratorium on data center development enacted by Cave City and a dispute over property annexation, including Shaw Cemetery. The Alliance argues the city failed to follow proper procedures for the moratorium and seeks an injunction to allow its development plan to proceed.

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8/24/2026
Cave City residents push back on proposed data center near Mammoth Cave
News ClipSpectrum News·Cave City, Barren County, KY

Cave City residents push back on proposed data center near Mammoth Cave

Residents in Cave City, Kentucky, are opposing a proposed 381-acre data center project by Kentucky Industrial Alliance, citing concerns about land use, water resources, and proximity to Mammoth Cave National Park. The developer is challenging the city's moratorium on data centers in court, arguing their development plan was submitted before its enactment. Local leaders are working to strengthen zoning regulations while residents express fears about environmental impact and property values.

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7/19/2026
Barren townhall series on zoning opens at Temple Hill
News ClipBowling Green Daily News·Cave City, Barren County, KY

Barren townhall series on zoning opens at Temple Hill

Barren County, Kentucky, is holding town hall meetings to discuss a potential countywide zoning ordinance, drawing significant public opposition to a prospective data center in Cave City. The Cave City council previously enacted a one-year moratorium on data center applications, which is now being challenged in court by the developer, Kentucky Industrial Alliance. Residents are concerned about the impact on the area's rural character and agricultural resources.

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7/16/2026
Cave City moves to toss lawsuit over data center moratorium
News ClipWCLU Radio·Cave City, Barren County, KY

Cave City moves to toss lawsuit over data center moratorium

Cave City is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Kentucky Industrial Alliance LLC over a one-year moratorium on data center applications. The city argues the company never submitted a valid development plan, thus lacking standing to challenge the ordinance. Kentucky Industrial Alliance claims the moratorium unlawfully halted its project after significant investment.

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7/7/2026
Farmers RECC and EKPC release statement about proposed data center project in Barren County
News ClipWBKO·Cave City, Barren County, KY

Farmers RECC and EKPC release statement about proposed data center project in Barren County

A developer, the Kentucky Industrial Alliance, has filed a lawsuit against Cave City and the Barren County Joint Planning Commission, challenging the legality of a 12-month data center moratorium. This legal action comes amid ongoing resident concerns across Kentucky about proposed data center projects and calls for greater transparency. Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation and East Kentucky Power Cooperative released a joint statement detailing their data center power tariff and their commitment to providing reliable power without burdening other members.

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6/12/2026
Cave City faces lawsuit over data center moratorium
News ClipSpectrum News·Cave City, Barren County, KY

Cave City faces lawsuit over data center moratorium

Cave City, Kentucky, is facing a lawsuit from Kentucky Industrial Alliance after the city approved a year-long moratorium on data center development. The developer claims their project application should be reviewed under previous zoning rules, while a city council member defends the moratorium, which also followed resident opposition.

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6/10/2026