Nashville: 21 data centres, 12 operators, 655 MW live

• 5 Aug 2026Land acquired

  Nashville Metro Council votes to acquire property for DC BLOX data center near zoo

  Metro Nashville Council voted to authorize city staff to acquire property near the Nashville Zoo where data-center operator DC BLOX had proposed a facility. The vote does not transfer ownership but authorizes officials to negotiate purchase or pursue eminent domain proceedings. Mayor Freddie O'Connell supports the move. Council member Quinn Evans-Segall estimates the acquisition could cost taxpayers a minimum of $37M. The decision follows months of community opposition to the DC BLOX proposal.

• 5 Aug 2026Zoning decision

  Nashville Council Approves Eminent Domain Action for Data Center

  Nashville city council approved an eminent domain action for a data center project in the area.

• 25 Jul 2026Opposition

  Nashville Zoo Rejects Data Center Deal Near Animal Park

  Nashville Zoo rejected a proposed deal that would have permitted a data center facility to be built near the animal park. The decision reflects community and institutional opposition to the data center project in the area. This outcome demonstrates how local stakeholder concerns can block data center development in certain locations.

• 23 Jul 2026Moratorium

  Nashville imposes temporary moratorium on data center permits near zoo

  Nashville Metro Council has implemented a temporary moratorium pausing development permits until December 1, 2026, in response to community opposition to a proposed DC Blox data center adjacent to the Nashville Zoo. The pause follows record public turnout at Metro Council meetings and a petition signed by over 562,000 people opposing the facility. Mayor Freddie O'Connell has also filed condemnation legislation to acquire the property using eminent domain, citing legitimate Metro needs. The council is additionally considering broader legislation to prohibit new data centers near zoos, churches, and schools in Davidson County.

• 13 Jul 2026Moratorium

  Gallatin City Council Considers Data Center Moratorium and Zoning Changes

  Gallatin City Council is weighing a data center moratorium alongside zoning changes and rural land reclassification measures. The deliberation reflects local regulatory efforts to manage data center development in the jurisdiction. The specific outcome and timing of council decisions are not stated in the available information.

• 7 Jul 2026Opposition

  Nashville Metro Council opposes proposed data centers near Zoo and Fisk University

  Over 245 residents attended a Nashville Metro Council meeting on July 7, 2026, to voice opposition to newly proposed data center projects near the Nashville Zoo and on Fisk University's campus. The council implemented a ticket system to manage the large turnout and maintain order during public comment. The opposition highlights community concerns about the data center development plans in Nashville.

• 30 Jun 2026Opposition

  Fisk University data center proposal faces community opposition at Nashville town hall

  Fisk University held its first public town hall on June 30, 2026, to address its proposed data center project in North Nashville, where community members, alumni, and residents expressed significant opposition. University leaders stated no final decision has been made, but mounting community resistance was evident during the packed meeting. The proposal has sparked heated debate within the North Nashville community regarding the data center development.

• 14 May 2026Opposition

  Fisk University's $400M data center plan faces major community backlash

  Fisk University, an HBCU in Nashville, announced a $900 million 10-year transformation plan on May 14, 2026, including a 70,000-square-foot, 30-megawatt data center. Students, alumni, and local residents from the majority-Black neighborhood have vocalized strong opposition, citing environmental concerns including water consumption, electricity demand, and air pollution. The announcement occurred without a public hearing and sparked criticism that the institution's liberal arts identity clashes with hosting industrial infrastructure.

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