Thomas Consulting Group

Records reveal behind-the-scenes talks to bring data centers to Lake Hico site

Records reveal that Jackson city officials have been covertly working for months on a strategy to attract data centers, specifically targeting the Lake Hico site to establish a tech hub. This behind-the-scenes effort unfolded even as the Jackson City Council recently approved a temporary moratorium banning data center development. The city administration's goal is to reverse a structural decline in its tax base and boost revenue for public services and schools.