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Potential data center near Nashville Zoo raises concerns

A proposed DC BLOX data center on Grasmere Park near the Nashville Zoo is facing significant opposition due to concerns about noise and light pollution affecting wildlife. A petition against the project garnered over 150,000 signatures, and Nashville's Mayor Freddie O'Connell is investigating the permit application's unusual circumstances. Meanwhile, other Tennessee localities like Johnson City, Knox County, and Rocky Top are implementing or proposing new zoning restrictions and regulations for data centers.