Tennessee's regulatory environment is dominated by extensive moratorium activity, with at least 111 moratoriums enacted and only 1 rejected, one of the most lopsided ratios in the country. Opposition has been notably effective, with at least 11 projects blocked compared to just 2 approved despite resistance. Zoning outcomes are modestly positive at 11 approvals versus 2 denials, but the volume is low relative to the state's size and the number of moratoriums in play. Unlike neighboring Kentucky, where moratorium counts are comparable but zoning approvals are more numerous and opposition outcomes more balanced, Tennessee's combination of near-universal moratorium adoption and effective project blocking creates a challenging development environment. The 69 active companies suggest that market interest persists, but developers face significant hurdles in moving projects forward.
Regulatory Environment Score
Tennessee's regulatory environment is dominated by extensive moratorium activity, with at least 111 moratoriums enacted and only 1 rejected, one of the most lopsided ratios in the country. Opposition has been notably effective, with at least 11 projects blocked compared to just 2 approved despite resistance. Zoning outcomes are modestly positive at 11 approvals versus 2 denials, but the volume is low relative to the state's size and the number of moratoriums in play. Unlike neighboring Kentucky, where moratorium counts are comparable but zoning approvals are more numerous and opposition outcomes more balanced, Tennessee's combination of near-universal moratorium adoption and effective project blocking creates a challenging development environment. The 69 active companies suggest that market interest persists, but developers face significant hurdles in moving projects forward.
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