Urban Story Ventures

Data Center Signal is tracking 2 clips about Urban Story Ventures data center developments across 1 states, including TN.

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News ClipWDEF·Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN

Local labor unions continue to voice opposition to data centers in Chattanooga

Local labor unions in Chattanooga, organizing as Jobs with Justice East Tennessee, are voicing strong opposition to tax incentives for AI data centers, particularly an Oracle data center within Jailhouse Studios. They argue that over $300 million in state tax incentives will not create widespread jobs, citing recent Oracle layoffs. Residents are also concerned about the impact on local jobs, water resources from the Tennessee River, and electricity.

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4/17/2026

News ClipChattanooga Times Free Press·Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN

Hamilton County Commission approves Jailhouse Studios lease at downtown building

The Hamilton County Commission has approved a lease for Urban Story Ventures to develop the old county jail in downtown Chattanooga into Jailhouse Studios, which will include an AI data processing and storage center. The approval came with conditions, including limiting the data center's footprint to 12,000 square feet, in response to community opposition and environmental concerns.

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3/19/2026